{"product_id":"bandit-country-brothers-betrayal-and-murder-in-the-heart-of-a-gambling-empire-true-crime-book-about-the-mafia-9781684815463","title":"Bandit Country: Brothers, Betrayal, and Murder in the Heart of a Gambling Empire (True-Crime Book about the Mafia)","description":"\u003cb\u003eA True-Crime Story Set Against the Backdrop of an After-Dark World Filled with New Money, Hedonism, and Excess\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGripping, atmospheric, true-crime noir. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eBandit Country\u003c\/em\u003e takes you on a thrilling journey into the shadowy underworld of England's organized crime. In this atmospheric tale, you are introduced to a cast of characters as diverse as the luxurious nightclubs they frequent: racketeers, gamblers, glamorous women, entrepreneurs, bunny girls, politicians, and policemen. At the heart of the story are the Luvaglio brothers, visionaries who dared to dream of an empire amidst the industrial skylines and bridges of Newcastle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnfolding like a cinematic thriller.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003eBandit Country \u003c\/em\u003eis more than just a true crime story; it's a meticulously researched and emotionally charged portrayal of a bygone era. It delves deep into the heart of the British gambling boom and the forces that shaped it, with a particular focus on the influence of organized crime and the elusive Mafia empire. For fans of true crime biographies, books about the Mafia, gripping suspense, and noir books, \u003cem\u003eBandit Country \u003c\/em\u003eoffers a unique and captivating narrative that inspired the British classic gangster film, \u003cem\u003eGet Carter\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the secrets of an empire built on ambition and shattered by betrayal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the rise of the British gambling industry during the 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind the perfect addition to organized crime books for the true crime obsessed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you love books about true crime such as \u003cem\u003eThe Life We Chose\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFive Families\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eThe Best New True Crime Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, then \u003cem\u003eBandit Country\u003c\/em\u003e is for you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-2760509\"\u003eJamie Reid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mango\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/09\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.72h x 5.04w x 0.79d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684815463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1684815460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRU\"\u003eTrue Crime\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRU003000\"\u003eOrganized Crime\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO024000\"\u003eCriminals \u0026amp; Outlaws\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-TRU\"\u003eTrue Crime\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-TRU002000\"\u003eMurder | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mango","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111671673069,"sku":"9781684815463","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/files\/img_836d0d59-1911-4ffc-a4c3-2fcab2d1f900.jpg?v=1747662168","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/bandit-country-brothers-betrayal-and-murder-in-the-heart-of-a-gambling-empire-true-crime-book-about-the-mafia-9781684815463","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}