Mafia Cop

The Two Families of Michael Palermo; Saints Only Live in Heaven

By: Richard Stanley Cagan

Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell

Length: 13 hrs and 59 mins

Publisher's summary

Detective Michael Palermo built his career on his unique ability to inhabit two worlds at once: the world of law enforcement and the underworld of New York’s crime family organizations. Palermo participated in over 2,000 arrests while maintaining close relationships with the kingpins of organized crime - ties that allowed him to stay one step ahead of the rest of the New York City Police Department.

This true crime drama takes you inside the police force at its most corrupt and into the dark and dirty world of dons, consiglieres, underbosses, button men, soldiers, and cowboys.

©2013 Richard Cagan (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

One of the best books I'll ever read/hear

I had no idea that I would meet a man like this loyal, brave, and courageous detective. The title is deceiving. I've read and listened to hundreds of books and none before, or likely after, will stick with me like this one. I had no idea there were men like Michael and I know this world would be a MUCH better place IF men like him existed today. Much thanks to the author for telling his story, and to the narrator who was able to put me in a time decades before I was born and allowed me to meet some incredible people who didn't bow down to awful, powerful people - and WON. Never forget the cost of fighting back on those who dare to...THESE are the heroes that statues should be of, so that all of us understand and learn what it means to be good.

Good story, great narrator.

Definitely kept my attention. The narrator is so good and consistent, that it's actually like listening to various characters interacting. Good story too.

phenomenal book

the narrator was awesome. the story was exciting and intriguing. the action and drama never stopped. cool characters and life lessons. I highly recommend this book

What a story

This book had it all, ups and downs. Wise guys and cops. Dons and drug dealers. And one man that had a foot in each world.

So good

What a good audiobook . Good reading and story line. Will stay in my library. A thumbs up.

Real

I came across this book as I finished up five families so glad I did one of the best books I’ve listened to ever in

Clay & Honor

I LOVED LOVED LOVED listening to this. It has the makings of a great movie!!

Like watching a feature film!

This book was so well presented and performed that it was more like watching a feature film than just listening to an audio recording. Each character was developed with so much detail that I had no trouble keeping the 20 or more main characters clear in my mind as with some other books I’ve read or listened to.

outstanding balance

balance of entertainment and enlightenment. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. listened twice already and will listen again for sure.

WONDERFUL BOOK!!!

I thought this was going to be a book about mafia thugs and a bad cop. I couldn’t have been more wrong. It’s a wonderful story presented by a WONDERFUL NARRATOR. I have to admit, it took a little bit of getting used to in the opening chapters. He seemed to have a monotone voice, however his gift is presenting a story very accurately, and re-creating the characters in the story very very well and consistently. I loved his characterization of the waitress. Small character, but it was done beautifully and I listened to it again and again .
I could almost tell the different characters just by his presentation, with no supporting evidence from the book. He reproduced them the same way every time.
it’s an excellent read, and I would recommend to anybody who asks.