Double Cross: The Explosive Inside Story of the Mobster Who Controlled America

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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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Amazing and shocking disclosures--New York Daily News

Now the young Sam Giancana tells all . . . Controversial . . . ties seven United States presidents to the mob--Larry King Live, CNN

Amazing and shockingdisclosures. --New York Daily News

Now the young Sam Giancanatells all . . . Controversial . . . ties seven United States presidents to themob. --Larry King Live, CNN

Amazing and shocking disclosures. --New York Daily News

Author Bio

Sam Giancana is the nephew of the late crime boss Sam Momo Giancana and son of Chuck Giancana, who passed away in 2001.

Chuck Giancana, who passed away in 2001, was the brother of the late crime boss Sam Momo Giancana.

Bettina Giancana is a recognized expert in the organized crime genre who has authored two nonfiction New York Times bestsellers, Double Cross and Double Deal, as well as the fictional 30 Seconds. Her work on Double Cross received international critical acclaim for its smooth, well-written style and factual historical content as well as complex, integrated storylines and highly entertaining presentation.