Not everyone is deserving of the nickname he or she receives, but for Boston mafioso Joseph Barboza, “The Animal” was quite apt. Linked to the murders of over 30 people, some for business and some for fun, Barboza was only one member of a fearsome mafia that terrorized people up and down the East Coast.
The mob would go on to find itself in the halls of Congress in Washington D.C., with governors and mayors joining arms with the organization. From the tragic legacy of the Kennedy family, to the Winter Hill-Charlestown feud, this true crime tale discusses the rise and fall of the New England Mafia.
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I am not a mobster but I enjoy reading about the mob! Yes!
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interesting
interesting read
He looks like an animal.
I think this would be a good read. I’ve often been intrigued by the the Boston mob and the reality behind the many myths.
A definite MUST READ!!!!!
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Boston, Providence, Hartford, New Haven–the tentacles of the Boston mob reach almost everywhere throughout New England–from state capitols to FBI offices. Sounds like true crime and true history at its best!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Only a face a mother could love…
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Would be interesting to see the difference between fact and fiction.
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scary looking guy, it looks like a good book
Sounds like a good read from my own neck of the woods!
Looks like a good beach read
I would love to read this! I don’t know much about the history of the Boston Mob, except for reading a little bit about the Westies.
My dad would love this book
Love reading about the Boston Mob!
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I once read about these people but alang time ago–eager to catch up.
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I like true crime stories and I live in Mass. so this really interests me.
I would love to read this since I am from MA!
Would love to find out more about the Mafia. Sounds like an interesting read.
I am such a fan of reading about the mob. This would make a nice addition to my collection of books.
Now that’s a mug shot! Mob stories are so fascinating to read.
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Count me in!!! Unwrapping the difference between the myths & legends of the mob sounds like a darkly intriguing read!!! Thanks for the opportunity to win & good luck to all who enter!!!:)
This story sounds more frightening than any fiction that I’ve ever read.
Sounds like an unusual book…..and certainly worth reading. Thanks.
Would be interesting to see the historical implications of this mob.
sounds like an interesting one
Just one story of how the mob has influenced one city- The history of the mob could be written about any big city and the incestuous relationship the mob cultivates with those who hold the public’s purse
Enjoy nonfiction books such as this. Thanks for doing a giveaway.
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This one will keep us up past our bedtime!
I am so interested in this venue. Find the whole history amazing. Thanks for a chance at this book!
Organized corruption, it’s reach and its ways, have a powerful allure – to read about, that is. One might think of it as pop culture but it is history and we can might learn enough from it to be alert.
I wonder if he was worst than The Ice Man.
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I like reading true crime
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I would like to read the work of Mark Songini!
Haven’t read about the Boston mob but have read a lot about the Chicago Mobsters
Being from Massachusetts, this book enthralled me!
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Wonder how many Mob members are here asking for this book even as I type?? Whoa…
Always facinating-always mysterious-the MOB!
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I would love to read this book. It sounds interesting.
My husband would love this book.
Sounds great!
It’s truly frightening to realize just how criminals can influence those in power who are supposed to be on our side.
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This sounds interesting. I love these kidns of books.
After reading the synopsis above, I’m hooked. If I don’t win I’m probably going to have to download it.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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OMG! I love books about the Mob! New York, Philly, Boston….
This reminds me of THE ICEMAN by Philip Carlo. Now that was one sick puppy! If you haven’t read it and you can stomach torture and horrible deaths read it. I’d love to read about “The Animal”!!!! Thanks for showing me this because If I don’t win I’ll get it. FUGETABOUIT!
Sounds really interesting. I would love to read this book!