From the author of Cigar City Mafia (Barricade Books, 2004) and Silent Don (Barricade Books, 2007) comes another fascinating look at gangland culture, this time focusing on the gentleman gangster' Eddie Trascher. For 50 years, Trascher stole from mob-owned casinos, scammed gangsters and was one of the top bookies of the country. He capped his career as a confidential informant for the Florida law enforcement and was the source that allowed them to get inside the Trafficante Mafia family.'
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From the author of Cigar City Mafia (Barricade Books, 2004) and Silent Don (Barricade Books, 2007) comes another fascinating look at gangland culture, this time focusing on the gentleman gangster' Eddie Trascher. For 50 years, Trascher stole from mob-owned casinos, scammed gangsters and was one of the top bookies of the country. He capped his career as a confidential informant for the Florida law enforcement and was the source that allowed them to get inside the Trafficante Mafia family.'