Chin Crimes

If you’re looking for an in-depth look at one of the most notorious and powerful crime families in the United States, Chin Crimes: The Story of the Genovese Crime Family and Its Most Notorious Boss, Vincent Gigante is a must-read. Written by award-winning journalist Selwyn Raab, this book provides an intimate and comprehensive look into the world of organized crime, exposing its secrets and exploits from the inside out.

This book dives deep into the life and times of Vincent Gigante, who rose to power as boss of the Genovese crime family in the 1980s. Raab takes readers inside Gigante’s inner circle and reveals how he was able to build his criminal empire with impunity for nearly two decades before his downfall in 2003. Raab also delves into other aspects of Gigante’s reign, including his infamous mob rivalry with John Gotti and the FBI investigations that eventually brought him down. With meticulous research, Chin Crimes paints a vivid picture of this powerful yet complex man and offers insight into why he has been called “the Oddfather” of American organized crime.