{"title":"Louis Ferrante","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Louis Ferrante, an author renowned for weaving thrilling narratives that delve deep into the heart of the crime world. Known for his electrifying storytelling and in-depth understanding of the criminal psyche, Ferrante's works are a must-read for enthusiasts of the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eBorgata\u003c\/em\u003e series, featuring books like \u003cem\u003eBorgata: Clash of Titans\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBorgata: Rise of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, immerses readers into an exhilarating and gritty underworld. Each book offers a high-octane journey, masterfully blending suspense, intrigue, and authentic depictions of mob life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerrante's insightful narratives draw inspiration from his own past, providing a unique and riveting glimpse into organised crime. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, exploring Louis Ferrante's collection promises an unforgettable literary experience brimming with suspense and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"borgata-clash-of-titans-by-louis-ferrante-9781399618496","title":"Borgata: Clash of Titans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first hundred years of the American Mafia's existence would come to be seen as a golden age. From small-town Sicily to glittering Las Vegas, the mob had carefully expanded and consolidated their power until their influence touched almost every aspect of American society. But in the 1960s, everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eClash of Titans\u003c\/em\u003e, the second volume of former Mafia associate Louis Ferrante's groundbreaking \u003cem\u003eBorgata\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy, we discover for the first time the true scale of the conflicts that rocked the organisation between 1960 and 1985. From Robert F. Kennedy's personal crusade against the unexpecting mob to covert assassinations, betrayal by government informants, and full-blown insurrections, we follow the Mafia from the apex of their power to their descent into civil war. This story takes place against the backdrop of a changing America, where shadowy CIA conspiracies, brutal Justice Department battles, and J Edgar Hoover's FBI all leave their mark on the Mafia tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerrante's insider history sheds new light on men so powerful they have since become household names: Jimmy Hoffa, Crazy Joe Gallo, Carlo Gambino, and more. And, as ruthless infighting leads to rebellion, we watch as a bitter power struggle between Paul Castellano and the young John Gotti begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807680712940,"sku":"9781399618496","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8553023482686.jpg?v=1757497133"},{"product_id":"borgata-rise-of-empire-by-louis-ferrante-9781474604314","title":"Borgata: Rise of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American mafia has long held powerful sway over our collective cultural imagination. But how many of us truly understand how a clandestine Sicilian criminal organisation came to exert its influence over nearly every level of American society?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBorgata: Rise of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e, former mafia member Louis Ferrante pulls back the curtain on the criminal organisation that transformed America. From the potent political cauldron of nineteenth-century Sicily to American cities such as New Orleans, New York, and the gangster's paradise of Las Vegas, Ferrante traces the social, economic, and political forces that powered the mafia's unstoppable rise. We follow the early mob as they provide alcohol to the American public during prohibition, aid U.S. Naval Intelligence during the Second World War, establish a gambling mecca in the Nevada desert, and unofficially take control of the island of Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerrante's vivid portrayal of early American mobsters—among them Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese, Frank Costello, and Meyer Lansky—fills in crucial gaps of mafia history to deliver the most comprehensive account yet of the world's most famous criminal fraternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume is the first in a groundbreaking new trilogy from a man who has seen it all from the inside. Ferrante's masterful account journeys from the group's inauspicious beginnings to the height of their power as the most influential organised criminal network in America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807682777324,"sku":"9781474604314","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/94873482713.jpg?v=1757497288"},{"product_id":"borgata-rise-of-empire-by-louis-ferrante-9781474604307","title":"Borgata: Rise of Empire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorians have previously glazed over the mafia's formative years. In this first volume, Ferrante explores its Sicilian roots, before following a cast of larger-than-life characters who arrived as fugitives on American shores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these and other lives - including legendary mobsters Lucky Luciano, Vito Genovese, Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel - Ferrante tells the extraordinary story of the mafia's rise in America. They provided alcohol during Prohibition, created the gambling mecca Las Vegas, and practically took over the island of Cuba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the remarkable tale of \u003cem\u003eBorgata: Rise of Empire\u003c\/em\u003e and the influential figures who shaped the underworld, revealing the origins and impact of the mafia in a way that historians have rarely detailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807683236076,"sku":"9781474604307","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/94803482713.jpg?v=1757497446"},{"product_id":"borgata-clash-of-titans-by-louis-ferrante-9781399618502","title":"Borgata: Clash of Titans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first hundred years of the American Mafia's existence would come to be seen as a golden age. From small-town Sicily to glittering Las Vegas, the mob had carefully expanded and consolidated their power until their influence touched almost every aspect of American society. But in the 1960s, everything changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eClash of Titans\u003c\/i\u003e, the second volume of former Mafia associate Louis Ferrante's groundbreaking \u003ci\u003eBorgata\u003c\/i\u003e trilogy, we discover for the first time the true scale of the conflicts that rocked the organisation between 1960 and 1985. From Robert F. Kennedy's personal crusade against the unexpecting mob to covert assassinations, betrayal by government informants, and full-blown insurrections, we follow the Mafia from the apex of their power to their descent into civil war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis story takes place against the backdrop of a changing America, where shadowy CIA conspiracies, brutal Justice Department battles, and J Edgar Hoover's FBI all leave their mark on the Mafia tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFerrante's insider history sheds new light on men so powerful they have since become household names: Jimmy Hoffa, Crazy Joe Gallo, Carlo Gambino, and more. And, as ruthless infighting leads to rebellion, we watch as a bitter power struggle between Paul Castellano and the young John Gotti begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362526609644,"sku":"9781399618502","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e9329631640f5c7bf7a78c6010c072d0.jpg?v=1772933204"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/louis-ferrante.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}