Organized Crime in Chicago: Beyond the Mafia

Great book, this is a researched, well informed book. The author looks at the subject as if it was a college class study. And it raises a valid theory that Italians didnt bring OC to Chicago, nor America for that matter. The black Policy Kings are mentioned in the book as well, such as Theodore "Teddy" Roe, who was half Italian himself, yet never backed down from Giancana & The Outfit, whom were trying to take over his policy racket. Again, this book takes the educational approach. If youre merely interested in the "we killed this guy, garroted this guy and buried him on an indian reserve. Oh, and we banged so many broads, youse wouldnt believe it" Henry Hill, Jimmy The Weasel type books, this one isnt for you.

This book gives an excellent overview on the subject of organized crime in Chicago -- from its earliest years with Diamond Joe Esposito, Big Jim Colosimo, and JohnnyTorrio's syndicate to the Capone years and the Outfit. This is one of the few books that delves into the 42 Gang and its role in shaping what became known as the Outfit. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of organized crime in America.

The author clearly did his research as well as had a lot of experience. I'm from Chicago so it should be a fun read, so far it seems to be well written.

I like reading about Chicago, mostly stuff about the outfit. I was part of the Suttles study in The Social order of the slum.I give the book 4stars

Very good account and history of organized crime in Chicago. I really like the chapters on the Outfit in the 50's and 60's. All in all a interesting read

An in depth look at the history of organized crime in and around Chicago. I really enjoyed it.

I purchased this book and it was not downloaded to my device. So, I have no review and I cannot seem to find a location on this site to report this. Also how can I telephone you as you keep your number a big secret. Your help system is terrible.

Fabulous book on the history of Organized Crime in Chicago

after reading on the history of organized crime in chicago, the volumes of illegal gambling, political corruption and among other criminal activities in america's third largest city would be the birth place of organized crime other than new york. it's surprising how any body could do business in that city honestly with so much corruption in the past and how chicago has cleaned up not saying that crime doesn't happen. a good read how a city become a haven for criminals.