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Jersey Boss

The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena

AvScott M. Deitche

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Jerry Catena propelled up the ranks, becoming the first New Jersey mobster to lead a New York crime family, and his decades-long reign left an unparalleled legacy of crime, violence, and corruption.Gerardo “Jerry” Catena was the boss of New Jersey. His reign lasted for decades, and he left an unparalleled legacy of crime and power and corruption. He was part of major moments of twentieth century America, from the mob’s infiltration of labor unions to their control of Las Vegas and pre-Castro Cuba. Jersey Boss: The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena is fast-paced and deeply researched look into the life of this enigmatic Mafia powerhouse. This book draws from law enforcement reports, interviews with former law enforcement and underworld figures, as well as people who knew Jerry personally.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-08-06
Mått:156 x 232 x 22 mm
Vikt:500 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:248
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:9781538194607

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Scott M. Deitche is the author of numerous books on organized crime, including Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey and The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr. He has also written dozens of articles on organized crime for local and national magazines and newspapers. Scott has been featured on The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, A&E, C-SPAN, Oxygen as well as dozens of national and local news and radio shows. Scott is on the Advisory Council for The Mob Museum in Las Vegas. He lives in St. Petersburg, FL.

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Jersey Boss offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of the notorious Genovese crime family’s key figures. Deitche’s writing pulls readers into the incredible story of Jerry Catena from the start. Through his incredible research and spellbinding storytelling, Deitche has produced one of the great mobster tales of our time. For anyone with even a modicum of interest in the history of mafia power in America, this is a must read.

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AcknowledgmentsPrologue1. Beginnings2. Rise of the Racketeer3. The Delmore Connection4. Kefauver Comes Calling5. Who Was Jerry Catena6. Changing of the Guard7. The Acting Boss8. Eyes on the Wiseguys9. The Companies of Catena10. Bally11. The Vegas Combine12. Best Sales13. The Real Boss14. The Shift South15. “Retirement”About the AuthorNotesBibliographyIndex