The Five Families of New York

5 Books in 1: The Complete History of America's Notorious Mafia Organizations

For decades, the names Genovese, Gambino, Bonnano, Colombo, and Lucchese cast a shadow over the streets of New York, shaping the city's underworld into an empire known as the American Mafia, or Cosa Nostra. But today, the once-mighty Mafia stands as an endangered species, battered by relentless investigators, plagued by incompetent leadership, and torn apart by betrayals and generational shifts that have produced volatile and unreliable leaders and recruits.

In "The Five Families of New York," Mafia Library presents a gripping account of the ascension and decline of New York's foremost crime syndicates, from the legendary Lucky Luciano to the notorious Paul Castellano and John Gotti, and beyond. Through vivid storytelling, the book chronicles the relentless assault waged against these five families over two decades, a campaign that stands as the most successful law enforcement effort of the last century.

However, as the FBI and local law enforcement agencies pivot their focus toward homeland security, the question looms: Could the Mafia be poised for a resurgence? Delving into the latest developments and shifting dynamics of organized crime, this book offers insight into once-dominant underworld powers. From the gritty streets of New York to the corridors of power, "The Five Families of New York" is a riveting exploration of the rise, fall, and potential resurgence of one of America's most infamous criminal enterprises.

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Recommended

I love that every family is separated in the book so you don't get confused like in other books. It's highly recommended.

AI meets the mob

The dapper Don would likely have said FUGETTABOUTIT this amateurish depiction of the history of the five families of New York. You will repeatedly notice the duplication in storyline and missed pronunciation of the names of some of the legendary men in this book. The performance go to not so bad all the way to you must be kidding. Still I'm gonna give a four star for the good old mafia library try but people, there are much better AI voices out there than these guys. follow up: Amazon Alexa advises that this book is not AI created or delivered however she cannot give an address for the company in Auburn, Virginia. In any event, you be the judge.

Five Families, One Incredible Collection

Having all five families covered in one audiobook is brilliant. Each section ties into the bigger picture, showing how they shaped—and ultimately lost—their grip on New York. It’s well-researched and very engaging.

Excellent book

The narrator does a perfect job, no annoying habits or repetitive quirks.

Great breakdown of what the mafia is and how it was created. Great layout of each family.

Very detailed, long, book. Will keep you occupied for a month.

interesting and well read

Sometimes these history books can be a bit dry, but the narrators on this one keep it moving. It’s not just names and dates; it feels like they are telling you a story. I learned a lot about the Genovese and Gambino families that I never knew before. Great to listen to while working or driving