{"product_id":"double-cross-the-explosive-inside-story-of-the-mobster-who-controlled-america-paperback","title":"Double Cross: The Explosive Inside Story of the Mobster Who Controlled America - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSam Giancana\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChuck Giancana\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBettina Giancana\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller  \"Sam Giancana tells all . . . Controversial . . . ties seven United States presidents to the mob.\"--Larry King, CNN\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne of the most feared Chicago mobsters Sam Giancana clawed his way to the top of the Mafia hierarchy by starting as a hit man for Al Capone. He was known as one of the best vehicle escape artists, a tenacious business man, and a ruthless killer. He partied with major stars such as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe and did business with agents ranging from the CIA to the Vatican to the shah of Iran. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen politician Joe Kennedy gave Giancana the chance to use mob muscle to get his son John elected, Giancana jumped at the task. But the Kennedy brothers double-crossed him, waging full-out war on organized crime throughout the United States. And Giancana went after them. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten with suspense and conviction, we learn about how the CIA asked Giancana to assassinate Fidel Castro \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book includes Giancana's testimony about the truth of his involvement in the deaths of Monroe and others, among others. Chuck Giancana, Sam's brother, contributes a unique perspective of the mob's relationship with the Bay of Pigs and many other pivotal events of the 60's and beyond. Double Cross is an eye-opening account of the interworking of the government and the mob and how this relationship has impacted American history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Mobster chief Sam Giancana was at the heart of one of America's most notorious criminal conspiracies and this book gives us fresh information on that. His web of crimes and associations involve some of the most glamorous figures of his age, including the Kennedy family, Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Written with the crisp cadence of a thriller, it is a fascinating expose of dark deals and adds more layers to that most famous mystery--who really killed President John Kennedy?\"--Tim Newark from his Foreword\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorian and journalist Tim Newark is the author of numerous critically acclaimed military history books, including The Barbarians, War in Britain, Where They Fell, Turning the Tide of War, and Camouflage. He was the editor of Military Illustrated for 17 years and the scriptwriter for seven TV military history documentary series, including Hitler's Bodyguards. Tim Newark lives in Bath, UK. Endorsements: 'An engrossing history that reads like a thriller. The Godfather meets Band of Brothers.' - Andrew Roberts\u003cbr\u003e 'An extraordinary tale ...' - History Today magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 496\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987391086893,"sku":"9781510711242","price":20.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/cWY3SU80Z3h1Q0JORjh1VndoWXcvQT09.webp?v=1776178438","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/double-cross-the-explosive-inside-story-of-the-mobster-who-controlled-america-paperback","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}