Hitman

The Untold Story of Johnny Martorano, Whitey Bulger’s Enforcer and the Most Feared Gangster in the Underworld

De: Howie Carr

Narrado por: Keith Szarabajka

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Brothers Bulger comes the story of Johnny Martorano, whom the FBI called “the most feared man in the underworld.”

Martin Scorcese’s The Departed barely touched his story, but radio talk show sensation, crime reporter, and Boston Herald columnist, Howie Carr, takes us into the heart of the life of Johnny Martorano. For two decades Martorano struck fear into anyone remotely connected to his world. His partnership with Whitey Bulger and the infamous Winter Hill Gang led to 20 murders for which Johnny would serve only 12 years in prison. Carr also looks at the politicians and FBI agents who aided Johnny and Whitey and at the flamboyant city of Boston which they so ruthlessly ruled. But most of all, Carr depicts Johnny—the most fascinating crime figure Carr has ever encountered. A plethora of paradoxes, he was Mr. Mom by day and man-about-town by night. Surrounded by fast-living politicians, sports celebrities and show biz entertainers, Johnny was charismatically colorful—as charming as he was frightening. After all, he was in the end…a hitman.

After graduating from high school, John Martorano turned down seven football scholarships and instead stayed in Boston. Hanging out in the notorious Combat Zone, he fell under the guidance of Stephen Flemmi--high ranking Winter Hill mobster and close associate of James "Whitey" Bulger--and by the age of 25, Martorano was a professional killer. He became one of the Winter Hill Gang's most prolific--and feared--enforcers. This is the gripping true-life story of Martorano's years killing for the Winter Hill Gang, told in Carr's arresting inimitable style.

©2011 Frandel, LLC (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Howie Carr weaves a frightening tale of unlawful conduct, and it’s all true.” (Bill O’Reilly, Fox News commentator and bestselling author)

Howie Carr does it again!

Would you consider the audio edition of Hitman to be better than the print version?

Yes. I found it hard to follow all the little stories, within the story, but listening to the book made it understandable and I was able to follow it, completely.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hitman?

I loved the Q & A banter, between the Prosecutor and John.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book was very well written. I listen to Howie Carr on the radio, almost everyday.
The story was true in the telling and, descriptions clear. Read The Brothers Bulger, then this and get the full story of what happened in Boston's South-end.

Any additional comments?

Can't wait for The Rifleman, to come out in Audio.

Wicked Awesome!

We all know the story but it’s fun to hear it from different angles. The narrator does a great job with the Boston accent. The yelling and swearing sound so real! The only problem was his pronunciation of “Worcester”, making it clear that he’s not a native Masshole.

Gruesome & Gritty

Grew up in Winter Hill so this was crazy, knew all the locations. Used to walk by the Garage on Broadway on my way to school every morning. Had my first kiss on Marshall St.
Best accent by somebody not from Boston that I've heard. He should get a roll in all Boston movies. Only thing, I cringed everytime, he said "Bahhh-stin", Its "Baugh-sten" with an "awe"...the AH sound is for words with ar in them. The town of Wouborn is "Wuu-ben" and Worchester is "Wuh-sta".
Book is violent and depressing. crazy that it's a true story. Now I need to read something inspiring and uplifting to restore my faith in humanity.

Great book!!

If you're from Boston you will really enjoy this book it really tells the story of the Boston underworld. John has a had a hell of a life I think underneath it all it he is a good man!!

Great story!

If, like myself, you enjoy a good story about true crime and punishment or are a fan of organized crime stories, this is a book for you!
Martorano's unflinching story telling is top of the line and some of the information he shares about the Irish mobs in and around Boston is shocking as well as inspiring when you hear how he learned to flow with the punches coming at him.
Give this book a listen and you won't be disappointed.

The “Boston accent” is cringeworthy! Interesting story though.

Being from Boston, I was interested in learning about all the crazy characters and the local places that were a part of their lives. It’s hard to imagine living a life like these guys!
Although It was hard listening to the narrator and his forced Boston accent, I thoroughly enjoyed listening!

Could not stop listening!! Loved it!

a very interesting Vue into the world of crime that can take place right under our noses. an awesome insight into such a dangerous time in Boston's past and perhaps their future as well. an awesome story about the events that took place. awesome awesome I could not stop listening I loved it.

The other side of the story

It’s very interesting to hear a different prospective of the legend of Whitey Bulger and the corruption of authority helping the Boston underworld. This book sheds a lot of light on just how crazy and corrupt things were ran in Boston from top to bottom. If you love mafia books and have followed this gang and the associates in it, you will love it. It’s very detailed and the only thing I had a hard time with was alllllll the different names of alllll the people involved. Got confusing at times even for me and this is my 3rd book from this story. By the end you sort out who’s who and see the overall full picture. I hope or wished they made the movie from this book instead of Black Mass. This one paints the full picture way better.

Great book

Very interesting story and very well read. The story is a very in depth study on crime in Boston. The author and narrator did a great job!

A Rare Peak Inside The World of Organized Crime.

A good story. Johnny Martorano becomes an unlikely hero and the FBI takes a couple on the chin.

Illegal gambling, loan sharking, truck hijacking, fencing stolen goods and of course, murder. All in a days work for a tough old Southie guy and his pals.