The Mafia and the Machine
The Story of the Kansas City Mob
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4.2 • 29 Ratings
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- $10.99
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- $10.99
Publisher Description
The story of the American Mafia is not complete without a chapter on Kansas City. The City of Fountains has appeared in The Godfather, Casino, and The Sopranos, but many Midwesterners are not aware that Kansas City has affected the fortunes of the entire underworld. In The Mafia and the Machine, author Frank Hayde ties in every major name in organized crime-Luciano, Bugsy, Lansky-as well as the city's corrupt police force.
Customer Reviews
5 Out 5 Stars!
I rate this book a 5 out of 5 star read! The Kansas City Mafia is not really covered. We hear a lot about the 5 New York Families but not much about Kansas City. I am really glad Frank (Author) took his time and did the research. This book really talks a lot about who the bosses of the family were, how they made their money, and hits that took place. I am going to be doing some segments with Gary Jenkins and this is going to help a lot! Thank you so much for the wonderful read Frank! This is for sure one of the most interesting mafia books I have had the pleasure of reading recently!