The Gotti Wars: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster

The Gotti Wars is a captivating true crime story of the Mafia-smitten eighties and nineties, detailing the rise and fall of mob boss John Gotti and the determined young prosecutor who brought him down.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 20 July 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

“The Gotti Wars” is a captivating true crime story that takes us back to the Mafia-infested eighties and nineties. It is a suspenseful and multifaceted narrative that you won't want to miss.

John Gotti, the flamboyant and feared Mafioso, rose to prominence as the boss of the Gambino Crime Family in a spectacular fashion, with the bold and public murder of Paul Castellano in front of Sparks Steakhouse in midtown Manhattan in 1985. He became the first celebrity crime boss, known for his eye-catching attire and his ability to evade criminal charges.

This is the story of Gotti's meteoric rise to power and his equally dramatic downfall. John Gleeson, an Assistant US Attorney in Brooklyn, was closely watching Gotti's every move. When Gotti faced two federal racketeering prosecutions, Gleeson prosecuted both. In the first case, as the junior lawyer, Gleeson found himself in Gotti's crosshairs, falsely accused of serious crimes by a defense witness intimidated into committing perjury.

Five years later, Gleeson was in charge of the second racketeering investigation and trial. Armed with the FBIs secret recordings of Gotti's conversations with his underboss and consigliere in the apartment above Gotti's Little Italy hangout, Gleeson successfully indicted all of Gotti's top lieutenants.

The trials were a rollercoaster of emotions, with Gotti's defense team attempting to portray him as a victim of the government's relentless pursuit. However, the evidence presented by Gleeson was overwhelming, and Gotti was ultimately convicted on multiple counts of racketeering, conspiracy, and murder.

The Gotti Wars is a meticulous chronicle of good triumphing over evil. It is a testament to the determination and resilience of John Gleeson, who faced countless obstacles and threats in his pursuit of justice. It is also a chilling reminder of the dangers of the Mafia and the lengths that people will go to in order to maintain power and control.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, history, or the power of the law. It is a captivating and compelling story that will leave you breathless and eager to learn more.

Weight: 368g
Dimension: 151 x 230 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982186937