The Five Families of New York

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

By: Mafia Library

Narrated by: John Raynar, Lee Sterry, Daniel Winski, Colin Brown

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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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.

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.

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.

FANTASTIC

Great story and great narrator. Very easy to follow. Excellent value for money. This book is long enough to keep you occupied for a month. I love the separation of every family in the book. Fantastic work

Three stars is being generous

I'm wondering if they use AI voices to read the stories. Not only do they butcher well known names (Which seriously distracts from the narrative. How do you read an audiobook and not consult the correct pronunciation of obvious and common names?) But they misrepresent facts. Maybe they're right and EVERYONE else is wrong, but Vincent "The Chin" Gigante was not called "The Chin" because of his big chin, but because his grandmother referred to him as "Chinzeeno"..... and a whole lot of other examples like that, that this series of books has gotten wrong. This audiobook is sort of entertaining, but if you're interested in the truth, do more homework than listening to just this. Selwyn Raab's book on the Five Families is a thousand times better.