Lord High Executioner

In this gripping audiobook, Frank Dimatteo explores the tumultuous life of Umberto "Albert" Anastasia, a notorious figure in American organized crime. From his beginnings as an immigrant to his rise as a powerful crime boss and founder of Murder, Inc., Anastasia's story is filled with violence, cunning, and remarkable encounters. Known by various monikers like "The One Man Army" and "Lord High Executioner," Anastasia's complex persona included both a gentlemanly charm and a ruthless nature, culminating in his deadly rivalry with Vito Genovese. This account delves deep into the brutal world of Mafia politics, revealing the lengths to which one man would go to maintain power.