Exploring the chilling life of mob enforcer Tommy "Karate" Pitera, this true crime narrative delves into the psyche of a man responsible for over sixty gruesome murders. Known for his sadistic enjoyment of his work, Pitera instilled fear even in the hearts of seasoned criminals. The book offers a gripping account of the darkest aspects of organized crime, positioning itself alongside renowned classics in the genre. Phillip Carlo's portrayal promises to be a harrowing journey into the underbelly of the Mafia.
Philip Carlo Book order (chronological)
April 18, 1949 – November 8, 2010
Philip Carlo was the New York Times bestselling author of "The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer," detailing the life of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious murderer. His intimate understanding of Mafia culture, cultivated during his youth in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, provided him with a unique perspective for his crime writing. Carlo also penned other works that explored the chilling careers of serial killers. His narratives are recognized for their raw authenticity and unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of human behavior.
Born into a life of crime, Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso became a notorious figure in New York's Lucchese crime family, known for his exceptional skills in orchestrating heists and drug trafficking. His rise to power was marked by a lavish lifestyle and a reputation for violence, being linked to at least fifty murders. However, his world unraveled in 1994 when he turned informant, betraying the very organization he once revered. This transformation from feared mobster to a snitch highlights the complexities of loyalty and survival in the criminal underworld.
Carlo offers a blood-chilling insight into the mind of one of America's most prolific assassins, Richard 'the Ice Man' Kuklinski. Whilst writing this book, he spent many hours interviewing Kuklinski at Trenton State Prison in New Jersey and had the full cooperation of his family, who offered their side of the story.
The Night Stalker
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
WITH EXCLUSIVE DEATH ROW INTERVIEW Years after Richard Ramirez left thirteen dead and brought the city of Los Angeles to a standstill, his name is still synonymous with fear, torture and sadistic murder. Based on three years of meticulous research and extensive interviews with Ramirez himself, Philip Carlo's US bestseller The Night Stalker reveals the killer and his horrifying crimes to be even more chilling than anyone could have imagined. With an exclusive death row interview, The Night Stalker is a spellbinding descent into the very heart of human evil. 'WITH BRUTAL HONESTY, CARLO WRITES FROM THE HEART ' ROBERT DE NIRO