Dylan Struzan

“This is the story of Meyer Lansky and the beginning of organized crime.” The story takes place during the thirteenth years of Prohibition, 1920-1933.

There is a LOT of information in this book, and for me, it read more like a history book than a Hard Case Crime novel. And “I know a guy…” leads to a never ending list of names, overwhelmingly so! If you’re looking for a detailed book about the rise of organized crime in the United States, especially the Jewish mob, this is a good read. If, like me, you’re interested in more of a fiction story, you might want to take a pass on this one.… (altro)