Fascinating and thrilling story of Cuban American Underworld by T.J. English. This is almost an investigative journalism account of the Godfather of Cuban mafia, a product of failed American Diplomacy with Cuba turned mob boss, a story of a decorated war hero of Bay of Pigs invasion. What started as a small time gambling venture morphed into an enterprise(The Corporation) involving putting out hits, racketeering, money laundering, drugs business under the leadership of Jose Miguel Battle who was given asylum in the US due to failed bay of pigs invasion. With complex structural organization this was truly a Corporation. After ruling the mob scene for years, a hardworking and a dedicated cop David Shanks eventually brought the Corporation and it's key players to their knees. Overall this is an interesting book and if you are looking for a fictional thriller that is really a true crime story, a mob or gangs historian or a history buff you will enjoy this book.
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