Final Confession: The Unsolved Crimes of Phil Cresta

by Brian P. Wallace

A chronicle of the daring, meticulously planned, and ingenious high-stakes heists (including the second Brinks robbery in Boston) pulled off by mastermind thief Phil Cresta, a career criminal who was also a master at outwitting police and the FBI

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 27, 2000

Reviews

[Steve Kemp · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I got this book , I had no idea who Phil Cresta was. After reading it ,I feel like I met the guy . Maybe even tagged along during his misadventures. The author really brings Phil Cresta to you and introduces you personally . I am very impressed with Mr Wallace's style !

[Lettie Cox · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very interesting story and if you like true crime, I'd recommend it.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I were a career criminal and I knew I was going to die in jail, I'd write a book too. My favorite story: this guy used a hacksaw to steal a parking meter, and then had a criminal buddy make a master key for all the parking meters in Boston. He then stole a parking attendant uniform and proceeded to empty all the parking meters in Boston for about three years. Wow.

[Lisa Cerqueira · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting read, especially for anyone living in the Boston area or interested in Boston's history.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

Fascinating account of an unknown (at least to me) thief. One of the best true crime books I have read.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly amazing account of a real excellent thief - unbelievable capers! What a brain!