Big Apple Gangsters

Big Apple Gangsters by Jeffrey Sussman offers an engaging look into the history of organized crime in New York City during the 20th century, exploring how mob figures shaped various illegal enterprises and influenced the city's development. The book profiles key gangsters, their rise to power, and the eventual decline of their criminal empires, while also highlighting the efforts of law enforcement figures who fought back against the mob. With colorful portraits of notorious figures and pivotal events, the narrative provides a detailed account of the birth, growth, and fall of New York's organized crime scene.