Short description
Describes the criminal career of Salvatore (Sammy the Bull) Gravano, who was second in command in the Gambino organized-crime family, and whose testimony helped convict mob leader John Gotti.
Review
Underboss is fascinating for its anthropologically detailed portrait of a subculture some of us can't get enough of. -- Time Brilliantly constructed and grimly fascinating...The result is a terrific and important book...It's important because it is a morality play on the subject of loyalty. To whom are you loyal, and from who should you be able to expect loyalty? -- New York Times Book Review An absorbing, intimate, alluring tale of power, greed, and Mob intrigue. -- People A riveting job of detailing real Mafia life...It's quick, exciting reading and Maas deserves full marks for generally keeping the sharks of the mob from looking like dolphins. There's no chrome in the jalopy of Gravano's life. -- Detroit Press Breathtaking...Supremely stylish. -- New York magazine