The Quiet Don: The Untold Story of Mafia Kingpin Russell Bufalino Paperback – Illustrated, 1 October 2013

A very good read on a lesser known area of the Mafia. (Bufalino did a good job of staying under the radar of the LE community for the most part, but they knew who he was.)First, I had some prior knowledge of this story and its many intersects. (A couple of family members grew up in the Wilkes-Barre area.) Having heard many stories of Bufalino and his influence and organization, I really didn't expect to learn much more. I was wrong. I had to ask those who lived it if some of this story really was true (it was).That said, I've actually read this book twice now. It's a good, solid read on a part of the Mafia somewhat ignored in other Mafia stories. It's a real page-turner, borderline addicting. If you like crime dramas, complete with all the unsavory stuff that goes with it, this is well worth the time to read.

Good read, picked up some useful tips.

Good historical facts.

Exceptionally well written biography of the life and times of an old time Pennsylvania mob boss. The description of Bufalino’s involvement in illegal gambling, Cuba and the casinos, the Bay of Pigs, the Teamsters Union under Jimmy Hoffa as well as his link to mobsters and his disappearance is especially revetting. The only downside is the digression into activities and failed prosecution in the 21st C of businessman with dodgy connections. Wish book had just focussed on Bufalino.

Enlightening