Borgata

A detailed work that covers major events in American mafia history . . . highly entertaining * WALL STREET JOURNAL * You could fill a whole library with books about the mob and the history of the mafia. [Borgata] stands out thanks to the background of its author, Louis Ferrante * NPR * A fascinating inside look at the history of the mafia . . . Ferrante's familiarity with mafia customs gives flesh and immediacy to what could otherwise be a rote historical tome, but he doesn't draw his authority from affiliation alone: this is a well-researched history in its own right. True crime fans will be captivated -- Praise for Louis Ferrante * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY * He may be a loss to the criminal fraternity, [but] he is most certainly an asset to the literary world -- Aspects of History podcast It's very rare when someone from Lou's world has the heart of a writer. Criminal experiences don't usually lead to great insights. Louis Ferrante is different - his talent for storytelling shines through -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wise Guy and Casino Building his case in concise, economical prose, Ferrante draws on an extensive knowledge of world events, mob lore and personal experience . . . a rousing memoir, meditation on world history and Mafia exposé all in one -- Kirkus Reviews on Mob Rules Being inside Ferrante's mind is an amazing experience -- Joel Stein * TIME * Drawing on his experience as an ex-mobster, Ferrante peppers his stories with enlightening morsels about the conditions that facilitated the rise and impunity of organised criminals -- Kirkus Reviews on Borgata: Rise of Empire