One 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. When 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.
Written with suspense and conviction, we learn about how the CIA asked Giancana to assassinate Fidel Castro. The 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 mobs 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.
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This book is very scary in what it reveals about Sam Giancana and his control of the mob. It is written by his brother and family and is a real page turner. If you want to find out what really went on in the Mafia read this book!
Double Cross is the perfect read for true crime enthusiasts who will find it powerful, shockingly true, and will keep you turning the pages.
Reads more like a story than a biography. Very slow moving. Lots of one on one conversations that could not be true: as in word for word.
Interesting
If you like mob books then this is one to read! Very informative about Sam Giancana!
Gives one lots of things to think about. Conspiracy theorists will love it.
An authentic insight into the Mob!
Liked the book but wonder if all of it is true.
inside information on the most powerful mobster of our time
I enjoy reading about that time period and the writer’s description and attention to detail makes it a joy to read.
Provides lots of new information about the Kennedy Asassination, Marilyn Monroe, etc. If you enjoy mob stories, this is a great one.
wanted to know more about the mafia life.
This read kept pulling me back until I finished it, to the detriment of a clean house. It was told from a great perspective, Giancana’s brother. You know the author had first hand knowledge and a unique perspective that any other writer could not come close too.
Not even an alluring crime novel for me. Appeared to be a failed attempt using sensationalism to replace well stated non-fiction.
Pretty boring
Well written
Well-written. Answers a lot of myths floating around.
I grew up in Chicago, so found much of it familiar. I also learned a lot.
I got bogged down in page after page of dugs, prostitution, gambling and murder.
Wow…What an eye opener!