Gangland

By: Chuck Hogan

Narrated by: Justin Price

In this "masterly" thriller from the acclaimed author of The Town, the right‑hand man of one of the most infamous mob bosses in American history goes on a dangerous mission (New York Times Book Review).

In the late 1970s, The Outfit, led by Tony Accardo, has the entire city of Chicago in its grip. When the bracelet he bought his wife is stolen in a jewelry heist, Tony has his loyal soldier Nicky Passero track it down—by whatever means necessary. What Accardo doesn't know: Nicky has a secret which has made his life impossible and has put him in the pocket of the FBI.

Based on the true story of Tony Accardo, the longest‑reigning mob capo in history, Gangland is a Shakespearean drama of integrity, lost honor, and revenge. Gritty and action‑packed, it is Chuck Hogan's most thrilling novel yet.

2023 Edgar Award Nominee for Best Novel and a New York Times Best Crime Novel of 2022

Critic reviews

PRAISE FOR THE TOWN "A terrific read...A rich narrative of friendship, young love, and mounting suspense." —Stephen King

PRAISE FOR THE TOWN "Smart, speedy, and stylish."—Jeffery Deaver

PRAISE FOR CHUCK HOGAN AND THE TOWN "As knowledgeable as James Ellroy, as sharp as Elmore Leonard, and as profound as fellow Boston scribe Dennis Lehane."—Fort Worth Star-Telegram

PRAISE FOR THE TOWN "A riveting, splendidly detailed thriller."—St. Louis Post-Dispatch

PRAISE FOR THE TOWN

"Stunningly crafted...The plot...is swift and expertly built, the prose muscular and clean."—The Seattle Times

Great listen 🎧

Chuck Hogan knows how to tell a story the right way. Really enjoyed this one.

Slow start

This one started slow but when it got going it was truly terrific. Hogan never disappoints

Comfort food for the brain

I think of this sort of book as “comfort food“, engaging, and distracting, if you’re into this kind of genre. It is not high art, nor is it revelatory. But it’s well done for what it is. There are some really criminally bad examples of writing out there so it’s good to acknowledge it when something as well done.

Serviceable gritty 70’s crime novel

Interesting, if not riveting story, not a lot of depth or atmosphere, yet distracting enough to pass the time.

Good story I did not want to turn off

Story was interesting enough that I never got bored. Well narrated and no real slow parts. A good gangster story and definitely worth the listen