THE BARREL MURDER: a Detective Joe Petrosino case: based on true events
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1492776254 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Petrosino and a few other brave men protected the immigrant masses and fought against the most feared criminals in the city's history. By 1903, however, Roosevelt is in the White House, and Tammany Hall casts a long Irish shadow over the NYPD again. Several of the main characters are real persons or inspired by real persons. To complicate matters, investigative reporter Lincoln Steffens seeks Petrosino's help in finding out if there is a crooked lawman behind a gambling syndicate in the City.As they work the barrel murder, Petrosino and Schmittberger encounter a lunatic doctor, the Secret Service, vicious Sicilian mafiosi known as the M
Michael's work has been honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Nicholl Fellowship, the Chesterfield Writers Film Project, and the Rupert Hughes Prose Writing Competition (at the former Maui Writers Conference). Michael Zarocostas is a lawyer and writer who lives in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife Lianna, their amazing daughter Vesta, and two o
But Petrosino's efforts to uncover the truth about the barrel murder are equally fascinating. Michael Zarocostas has written a police procedural with such suspense and fluidity, you will forget it is based on factthe sign of a great work of literature."KIRKUS REVIEWS:"Zarocostas ably depicts the teeming landscape of early 20th-century New York in his well-researched, fast-paced and occasionally gruesome book. I applaud Zarocostas' work - it's vivid and gruesome (in a good way) and I love the characters. A fine mystery likely to appeal equally to crime enthusiasts and fans of histor
True events can make a stronger plot Boss Mare WV Excellent read. Hope there is a second book to see if the villains are brought down.. The Barrel Murder revisited Innominato Michael Zarocostas' latest work, "The Barrel Murder Case" is a marvelous recounting of one of the most sensational crimes of the early years of the last century, a case which would have implications both in the United States and in Italy. Mr. Zarocostas has used his research skills to maximum advantage to bring to life the investigation by famed NYPD Lt. Detective Giuseppe "Joe" Petrosino into the brutal murder and mutilation of Benedetto Maddonia, an investigation which is told in the form of a novel but based on actual contemporary newspaper articles brought to life in a way that makes the protagonist a li. Great Book About Old New York and a Cop who tried to make a difference Salvatore G. Gangemi I just finished reading this book, and immediately felt compelled to write this review. If you enjoy reading historical fiction, particularly about New York, then you will love this story. Based on true events, it takes place in New York City at around the time that organized crime starts to take root in America. Detective Joe Petrosino wants to wipe out corruption in the streets, while dealing with corruption and prejudice within the police department. It's an interesting story that also teaches you something about old New York. I highly recommend this book.