The Sixth Family

"The Sixth Family" offers an in-depth exploration of the rise of the Rizzuto crime family, tracing Vito Rizzuto's transformation from a gunman in a Brooklyn social club to a powerful figure in the global underworld. This revised and updated edition delves into the alliances and violent events surrounding the clan, while also examining the multifaceted investigations by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Italy, and Canada. The narrative questions established views on Mafia authority and reveals the intricacies of Rizzuto’s ascent and survival amid fierce gangland rivalries.