Killing the Mob: The Fight Against Organized Crime in America

Killing the Mob is the tenth book in Bill O'Reilly's bestselling series of narrative histories, tracing the history of 20th-century organized crime in the US from the 1930s to the 1980s. The book covers famous serial robbers, conmen, murderers, and mob family bosses, including John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby-Face Nelson.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2022
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Killing the Mob, the tenth installment in Bill O'Reilly's highly acclaimed series of popular narrative histories, has achieved remarkable global success, selling nearly 18 million copies worldwide and spending over 320 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Co-authored by Martin Dugard, this book delves into the brutal history of 20th-century organized crime in the United States, providing an in-depth exploration of the nation's most notorious serial robbers, conmen, murderers, and, notably, mob family bosses. Spanning from the 1930s to the 1980s, O'Reilly and Dugard trace the rise and fall of prohibition-era bank robbers, including iconic figures such as John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby-Face Nelson. They also highlight the formation of the Mafia Commission, the power struggles within the "Five Families," the expansion of the FBI under J. Edgar Hoover, the mob's battles for control over Cuba, Las Vegas, and Hollywood, as well as the personal conflict between U.S. Attorney General Bobby Kennedy and legendary Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa. Through their captivating storytelling, O'Reilly and Dugard transform these legendary criminals and their real-life escapades into a narrative that rivals the most thrilling crime novels. With Killing the Mob, their hit series is poised to reach its highest level of success yet.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 208 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250864628