My New Book Deal
My newest book is another organized crime biography. This time I’m the co-author with a former Gambino crime family street soldier.
Surviving the Mob is the story of Andrew DiDonato, who was an associate of the Nicky Corozzo crew of the Gambino family from 1983 until becoming a government witness in 1997. It’s a fascinating look at how a criminal gang operates through the eyes of a street soldier. We’re shooting for a release date late this year.
Please visit http://www.survivingthemob.com for more information and photos. Don’t forget to get on the Update List to keep up with the latest news about the book, public appearances and other information.
Photo Info: Anthony Curtis (Publisher) with Andrew DiDonato and Dennis Griffin
Tony Napoli – My Father, My Don
Former Genovese crime family member Tony Napoli was my guest on my Internet radio show Meet The Author last year.
Tony’s new book, My Father, My Don is making its way up the sales charts and closing in on me!! But, it’s a great book and one I think you will love to read as well. Tony is an entertaining talker and holds nothing back when he answers your questions. A really nice guy.
The book tells about growing up as the son of Genovese capo Jimmy Napoli, Tony’s own career as a mobster, and his battle to overcome alcohol addiction. Truly a page turner as the stories draw you in and Tony is not shy about the details of what he did or how it all worked.
Last week, Tony was in town for some interviews and personal appearances. One was at the Cheesecake and Crime bookstore in Henderson. Followed by an interview with Mark and Sazzy for The Vegas Tourist Podcast.
Listen to my interview at
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dennisngriffin
Or catch Mark and Sazzy’s interview on The Vegas Tourist
http://thevegastourist.com
Vegas Vixen is Released
My research into the Vegas mob days for The Battle for Las Vegas and CULLOTTA, paid additional dividends in writing my latest fiction, Vegas Vixen. With that knowledge I was able to create a realistic scenario for activities in the old days that led to a 2002 murder. It was fun to write; and will hopefully be fun to read.
Teaser Description
Las Vegas in the 1960s…corrupt politicians, mobsters, and crooked cops competed for turf and power, and Christina Patterson, Sin City’s top madam, knew how to play the game. Beautiful, yet smart and savvy, admired by clients and associates alike— she held the secrets of the most influential people in Vegas. On Christmas Eve 2002, Detective Steve Garneau is called to an exclusive Las Vegas neighborhood. A 67-year-old woman is sprawled on her living room floor, shot to death. Garneau surveys the scene — no indication of robbery or sexual assault, no break-in. With the lack of clues, Garneau suspects a professional killer, but there is no question about the victim’s identity— Christina Patterson. Unable to spot a present-day motive for the murder, Garneau must research Patterson’s working days. He finds that in some cases there was little difference between those who broke the law and the badge-carriers charged with enforcing it.
This is the third book in my Las Vegas trilogy. Vegas Vixen is available for order from Amazon.
