About the book...
More Like Brothers is a refreshingly new tale
in the classification of True Crime and accurate
to the most minute detail.
While countless books have been written about the New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia mafia family's, More Like Brothers features a different cast of real characters from Camden, New Jersey. Back in the 1920's and 1930's, the Little Italy section of Camden was a hotbed for Organized Crime linked to Philadelphia and New York.
The book is captivating and will transport you back in time to the Italy of the late nineteenth century, as you follow the immigration of the lead character’s family, as they become law-abiding Americans.
The story's sub-plots unveil true family love and traditions, Machiavellian intrigue, betrayal, greed, and revenge with a real sense between good and evil.
Historically speaking, the book is accurate and is the most intimate a reader can get with the characters who ruled the area's underworld. No other work covers this era and location.
The bosses and their minions will most likely be new to most readers, and they are very real. Most were ruthless, ruling with an iron hand and compassion for no one. Some were more cerebral and cunning, but almost all protected their neighborhood and helped their fellow Italians whenever needed. There was a true adherence to "The Code" in those days and these men knew how to work it to their advantage.
Take the journey and gain a unique perspective about how two cousins, who were really more like brothers, rise through the ranks and got caught up in New Jersey La Cosa Nostra.
What’s more, it’s a true story.