Get Capone

In Get Capone, acclaimed journalist Jonathan Eig delivers a groundbreaking biography of the infamous gangster Al Capone, utilizing previously unreleased government documents and personal letters to reshape the narrative of his life. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Eig uncovers the depth of Capone's criminal exploits and the extraordinary efforts by the U.S. government to dismantle his empire, which included direct orders from the White House. The book also introduces a provocative new theory regarding the Valentine's Day Massacre and explores Capone's actual involvement, offering fresh insights into one of America's most notorious figures.