Infiltration: The True Story of the Man Who Cracked the Mafia - Softcover

McLaren, Colin

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9780522856798: Infiltration: The True Story of the Man Who Cracked the Mafia

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ISBN 10: 0522856799 ISBN 13: 9780522856798

Publisher: Melbourne University Press, 2010

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A compelling narrative written by a former undercover police operative, this memoir offers personal insight into the inner workings of the Mafia and some of the most notorious crimes in Australian history. Posing as a dodgy art dealer, Colin McLaren eventually maneuvered his way into Godfather Antonio Romeo’s band of mafiosi and immersed himself within their world. This account of that period details the listening devices, wire taps, and drug deals, and the delicate balance between staying sane and staying alive. Chronicling two of the bloodiest decades in organized crime, this remarkable record offers a fascinating view of the blurring of identities, the conflicting loyalties, and the strain on family that is part of the difficult nature of undercover work.

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About the Author:

Colin McLaren is a former taskforce detective who investigated the Walsh Street murders, the Mr. Cruel kidnappings, and the NCA bombing and murder. He has also lectured about his encounter with the Mafia at the Detective Training School in Melbourne.

Review:

"Memoir and true crime readers will applaud the amalgamation of these two genres in this interesting, detailed narrative." —Australian Bookseller & Publisher

"It's a blisteringly intense book that often reads more like a fictional crime thriller than the real life recollections of the Victorian detective who orchestrated the biggest sting in Australian history." —Terry Oberg, Courier Mail (February 2011)

"The real beauty of this book lies in combining the tense excitement of the criminal world with the head-banging frustration of working within the confines of the police force." —Sunday Herald Sun (February 2011)

"Chilling and fascinating. . . . It's a riveting read." —Herald Sun

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