King of the Godfathers
“Big Joey” Massino and the Fall of the Bonanno Crime Family

In my continuing studies (obsession) of organized crime, I decided to read about Big Joey Massino. I thought the book was well researched. The author did a really good job at setting the scene and creating a clear picture in my mind of the world of organized crime. I thought it was cool getting more......more

This book is about Joseph "Big Joey" Massino, a member of the Bonanno crime family. Massino really began his career under Rusty Rastelli as a truck hijacker. He arranged several murders, including three captains who were in rebellion and his rival. He was brought in on a RICO case, where his brother......more

DeStefano's King ot the Godfathers is the definitive, thus far, account of Massino's trial and eventual cooperation with Federal prosecutors. It rates high, as well, as an overview of the Bonnano Crime Family's history over the last half-century. He writes with journalistic clarity throughout the en......more

If you don't read it, you're a MOOP! DeStefano's King of the Godfathers is the definitive, raw account of Massino's trial and eventual cooperation with Federal prosecutors. It rates high, as well, as an overview of the Bonnano Crime Family's history over the last half-century. He writes with journali......more

This book documents the rise and fall of Joseph "Big Joe" Massino, former head of the Bonanno crime family. This was one of the first true crime books I've ever read about the Mafia, and what an incredible read it was. What I like is that the book does mention the history of the Mafia's origins, but......more