The book offers a historical analysis of the mob's emergence in New Jersey, highlighting its significant impact on the state, the New York metro area, and the broader United States. Through this examination, it explores the intricate connections between organized crime and regional dynamics, shedding light on the mob's influence in shaping societal and cultural landscapes.
From the author of the star-reviewed Garden State Gangland comes the story of the notorious East Harlem Purple Gang, a group of freelance hitmen who flourished on the Mafia’s payroll and the media’s front page.
Scott M. Deitche provides a historical examination of the rise of the mob in New Jersey, and the influence it had not only on the Garden State and New York metro region but the country as a whole.
A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld
Bootleggers, gambling ringleaders, arsonists, narcotics dealers and gang murderers - a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition and Tampa, Florida was where they battled for supremacy of the criminal underworld. With meticulous detail, Scott M. Deitche documents the rise of the infamous Trafficante family, ruthless competitors in a violent, shifting place, where loyalties and power quickly changed.''