Mafia

by Ed Reid

"The history of the ruthless gang that runs the nationwide crime syndicate."

Genres: History, True Crime

238 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1952

Reviews

[Lauren Stoolfire · Rating 3 out of 5]

In Mafia, Ed Reid gives the reader a history and overview of the organization (up to 1952, that is!). He combines his pretty thorough research primarily in narrative form which made it quite exciting. It also includes interviews, lists, an appendix, and footnotes. Although I enjoyed this colorful read, I wouldn't recommend it as a history resource as some of it is a little inaccurate.

[Walt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reid differed from his normal genre of presenting his research to mixing his research with a narrative. The result is that some of his material is inaccurate, especially his opening tale on my hometown, St. Louis. Overall, it is informative and well-researched.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reid packed some very colorful stories into this book. It's a good read but not a great history resource.