BLOOD MONEY
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Dennis N. Griffin Books
With a background forged in twenty years of investigations and law enforcement in New York, this author turned to writing, embarking on his first novel in 1996. His work delves into the darker aspects of the criminal underworld, exploring the intricacies of crime and its repercussions. The author does not shy away from gritty realism, often leveraging his extensive knowledge of law enforcement to infuse his narratives with authenticity and suspense. His writings serve as a testament to the enduring fascination with the human psyche's engagement with the underbelly of life.
The Morgue
- 376 pages
- 14 hours of reading
THE MORGUE is the story of the investigation of a Medical Examiner's office in upstate New York by the New York State Department of Health. The ME, Dr. Robert Franz, has been accused by his colleagues of a litany of misdeeds, including illegally harvesting research tissue from dead bodies without the consent of the next of kin. Dr. Franz denies the charges and labels his accusers as disgruntled trouble makers. John Grant, lead investigator, is assigned to find out the truth about what has transpired in THE MORGUE. Follow the efforts of Grant as he confronts Dr. Franz, county government and sabotage from within his own department.
The story follows Joe Silvestri, a hardened youth from New York who rises from street brawler to a respected fixer for the Mob, navigating the dangerous underworld with a strict code of conduct. His journey takes him from the gritty streets to the lavish Copacabana, illustrating the contrast between his tough upbringing and the glamorous yet perilous life he leads. Central to his role is the Mob's rule of never sharing a meal with an enemy, highlighting the complex relationships and moral dilemmas within organized crime.
The Battle for Las Vegas: The Law vs. The Mob
- 234 pages
- 9 hours of reading
King of the Strip From the 1970s through the mid-1980s, the Chicago Outfit dominated organized crime in Las Vegas. Unreported revenue, known as the "skim," from Outfit-controlled casinos made its way out of Vegas by the bagful, ending up in the coffers of the Windy City crime bosses and their confederates around the Midwest. To ensure the smooth flow of cash, the gangsters installed a front man with no criminal background, Allen R. Glick, as the casino owner of record, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal as the real boss of casino operations, and Tony Spilotro as the ultimate enforcer, who'd do whatever it took to protect their interests. It wasn't long before Spilotro, also in charge of Vegas street crime, was known as the "King of the Strip." Federal and local law enforcement, recognizing the need to rid the casinos of the mob and shut down Spilotro's rackets, declared war on organized crime. The Battle for Las Vegas relates the story of the fight between the tough guys on both sides, told in large part by the agents and detectives who knew they had to win.
