Deceased mafia boss Gino Sarvilli’s daughter Nina is all grown up. And she’s back in Detroit, exactly where she shouldn’t be. She’s looking for closure. A quick tour around town, and then she’ll catch the next flight back to her uneventful, not-dangerous life. That was the plan, until she meets Luca Russo, nephew to the man who kidnapped her when she was a child and sent her life spiraling out of control. Instead of running the other way, she asks Luca out. One date leads to another, and, suddenly, Nina’s in no hurry to leave town anymore. But she has to, because there are dangerous men in Detroit, and they have long memories. And they all remember one thing: When Nina’s father died, he left a whole lot of money to… Her. Detroit Mafia series, in reading order: Trapped by the Mob Freed from the Mob Born into the Mob Controlled by the Mob Return to the Mob

Methodism was Born in Crisis. It was a religious response to political polarization, ecclesiastical lethargy, classism and privilege, wage slavery and economic disparity, as well as to prejudice, inequality, and exclusion based on gender and race. Among the crises that convulsed Georgian England were: 1) the debilitating effects of the political use of religious authority; 2) the challenges of keeping faith in an age of science and reason; 3) the decline of “main line” religion; 4) the painful and oppressive impact of class privilege; 5) the inequities caused by dramatic economic disparity; 6) the hopelessness of wage slavery; 7) the devaluing and structural exclusion of women; 8) racial prejudice, and the systematic oppression non-white people; 9) the social crisis caused by religious prejudice; and 10) the debilitating effects of popular culture and its pastimes. The current volume traces how each of these historic crises drew from the early Methodists theological, spiritual, moral, and organizational impulses that became part of their spiritual DNA and left them with family traits that have come down to us in this very day. In a subsequent volume, Shaped by Controversy, eight of the main internal struggles that caused familial strife within the Methodist tradition will be examined and assessed. Taken together, these volumes are like a “distant mirror” with which Methodists and other modern Christians might take a good look at themselves. As such this is an invitation to hope anew and for Methodists as well as Christians of all backgrounds to consider who they are and what they intend be for Jesus Christ in the world.

In the late 19th century Ohio was reeling from a wave of lynchings and other acts of racially motivated mob violence. Many of these acts were attributed to well-known and respected men and women yet few of them were ever prosecuted--some were even lauded for taking the law into their own hands. In 1892, Ohio-born Benjamin Harrison was the first U.S. President to call for anti-lynching legislation. Four years later, his home state responded with the Smith Act "for the Suppression of Mob Violence." One of the most severe anti-lynching laws in the country, it was a major step forward, though it did little to address the underlying causes of racial intolerance and distrust of law enforcement. Chronicling hundreds of acts of mob violence in Ohio, this book explores the acts themselves, their motivations and the law's response to them.

Morris "Moe" Dalitz was America's most secretive and most successful mobster. As a major architect of the United States' national crime syndicate, Dalitz was active in various fields of organized crime from 1918 until his death, all while spinning a web of myth and mock-respectability around himself so dense that decades after his demise, most mistake the legend for reality. From Prohibition-era bootlegging to the Reagan years, no other individual was present at so many pivotal events in gangland history. It's impossible to fully understand the modern Mob without knowing about Dalitz, his career, and the cunning publicity campaign that transformed his image from thug to that of a revered philanthropist. This exhaustive biography tells the story of Dalitz's life and the syndicate that he and like-minded individuals built from scratch.

Presenting sociological as well as historical perspectives, this book supplies readers with a fascinating, unprecedented look at the most successful organized-crime family they've probably never heard of. From the 1920s until the early 21st century, one Sicilian mob family defied everyone from the California attorney general to J. Edgar Hoover to chart their own American Dream. Unlike their flashier rivals in New York and Chicago who met their end by the knife, the bullet, or a judge's gavel, this crime family prospered and grew alongside their adopted home of San Francisco. This book tells how they did it. Readers will learn how the Lanzas managed to retain control of their patch from the end of Prohibition through the Summer of Love and into the beginnings of the dot-com era, gaining insight into not only what the west-coast branch of the Mob did, but also why they did it. The documentation of how this mostly unknown crime syndicate formed, evolved, and eventually folded is set against the backdrop of the city of San Francisco transforming itself from a gritty port and manufacturing hub dominated by Italian- and Irish-Americans into the multicultural intellectual and services capital it is today.

In the east Texas town of Lovely lived a quiet, mild-mannered man named Randall Owen, who, while looking for the path to happiness and contentment, instead entered a precarious situation after becoming associated with the dark side of big business, the Lovely Chocolate Mob. By the very discovery of their existence he has placed in peril the lives of all those around him, including the man he once hated, the girl who deserted him, their family, the woman he loves, and his friends. Since he is the reason for their endangerment, can he keep them safe from harm's way?

In the compelling anthology WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology, readers are presented with a thought-provoking exploration of the psychological phenomena of group behavior. Across a variety of literary stylesfrom treatises to analytical essaysthe collection delves into the mechanics of human behavior within large groups, offering insights into how and why individuals relinquish their sense of self to the collective. Highlighting the diversity and significance of the works included, the anthology stands out for its historical depth and the timeless relevance of its themes, adeptly weaving together seminal texts that have shaped our understanding of crowd psychology. The anthology not only serves as a compendium of foundational perspectives but also as a platform for critical engagement with the subject matter. The contributing authors and editors, Charles Mackay, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Gerald Stanley Lee, Gustave Le Bon, William McDougall, Everett Dean Martin, and Wilfred Trotter, are distinguished for their pioneering contributions to social psychology and philosophy. Their collective works intersect with key moments in intellectual history, from Enlightenment thought to early twentieth-century sociology, reflecting a broad spectrum of viewpoints on mob mentality. This confluence of historical, cultural, and literary movements enables readers to appreciate the complexity of crowd dynamics, showcasing the anthologys role in fostering a nuanced understanding of collective human behavior. Scholars, students, and general readers alike will find WHAT IS MOB MENTALITY? - 8 Essential Books on Crowd Psychology an indispensable resource. This anthology not only offers educational value through its comprehensive coverage of crowd psychology but also invites readers into a dialogue with the past, encouraging a deeper interrogation of contemporary societal behaviors. Through its curated selection of texts, the collection provides a unique lens through which to explore the intricate interplay between individual agency and collective influence, making it a must-read for anyone seeking to unravel the mysteries of human social behavior.

If you liked The Godfather and Goodfellas, you’ll love these three up-close-and-personal true accounts of gangsters and organized crime. THE RISE AND FALL OF A “CASINO” MOBSTER: The Tony Spilotro Story Through a Hitman’s Eyes by Frank Cullota and Dennis Griffin Bestselling “mob expert” Dennis Griffin and former mob enforcer and Spilotro confidant, Frank Cullota, tell the story of the Las Vegas gangster whose quest for power and lack of self-control with women cost the Mob its control of Vegas—and lost Tony his life. “Sets the record straight about Tony the man and Tony the mobster. It’s an eye-opener.”—Frank Calabrese, Junior, author of Operation Family Secrets SHOTS IN THE DARK: The Saga of Rocco Balliro by Daniel Zimmerman In 1963, Rocco Balliro and a pair of associates stormed an apartment in Boston and were immediately caught in a shootout with Boston police officers, waiting in ambush for him. It was a rescue mission that went downhill in a hurry, leaving his beloved girlfriend and her toddler son dead. “Fascinating . . . a real page-turner for Mob enthusiasts and organized crime history buffs.”—Dennis N. Griffin, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall Of A “Casino” Mobster THE GANGSTER’S COUSIN: Growing up in the Luciano Family by Salvatore Lucania Young Sal navigates the streets of Harlem, experiencing the inherent corruption of the US justice system and discovering the truth about the secret world of outlaw figures—like his cousin and namesake, Charles “Lucky” Luciano. “A wonderfully different take on the usual Mafia story . . . a sometimes exciting, sometimes poignant, and often humorous adventure.”—Thrive Global

Organized crime is perhaps the most fascinating phenomenon of our time. From Al Capone, who boldly claimed his bootlegging activities were a public service, to the flamboyant Teflon Don, John Gotti, the criminals of the underworld have garnered headlines and captured our imagination with their violent and extravagant lifestyles. Mafia is an absorbing introduction to the mob's most influential personalities - their lives, loves and terrible crimes. It also provides an in-depth history of the role of the Mob in Sicily and America. For anyone who wants to know the truth about organized crime and understand the violent forces that have shaped it over the last century, this book is an indispensable guide.

Secrets of the Mob is a unique look at four of the most famous gangsters in US history. You will explore the personal lives of four gangsters, Meyer Lansky, Al Capone, John Gotti, and Paul Castellano. Many books were written about their criminal lives and law enforcements efforts to put them behind bars. Author Jay Baer felt it was time to look at their lives differently. In Secrets of the Mob, you will learn the secrets of how these men dealt with their personal and business lives. For example: How did John Gotti run his family? Who was Meyer Lansky’s mentor and how much was Meyer worth? What did Al Capone wear, how much did his wardrobe cost, and who was his mentor? What was Paul Castellano's business secrets? Secrets of the Mob has much more information that you have never known until now. Learn the secrets today.