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Jersey Boss: The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena - Hardcover

Deitche, Scott M.

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9781538194607: Jersey Boss: The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena
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ISBN 10: 1538194600 ISBN 13: 9781538194607
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2026

Synopsis

Jerry Catena propelled up the ranks;becoming the first New Jersey mobster to lead a New York crime family;and his decades-long reign left an unparalleled legacy of crime;violence;and corruption. Gerardo “Jerry” Catena was the boss of New Jersey. His reign lasted for decades;and he left an unparalleled legacy of crime and power and corruption. He was part of major moments of twentieth century America;from the mob’s infiltration of labor unions to their control of Las Vegas and pre-Castro Cuba. Jersey Boss: The Rise of Mafia Power Jerry Catena is fast-paced and deeply researched look into the life of this enigmatic Mafia powerhouse. This book draws from law enforcement reports;interviews with former law enforcement and underworld figures;as well as people who knew Jerry personally.

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About the Author

Scott M. Deitche is the author of several books on organized crime, including the critically acclaimed Garden State Gangland: The Rise of the Mob in New Jersey and Hitmen: The Mafia, Drugs, and the East Harlem Purple Gang. He has also written articles on organized crime for national magazines and newspapers and has been featured on numerous television and news shows. Deitche lives in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date
2026
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1538194600
ISBN 13 
9781538194607
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
248
Rating
  • 4.33 out of 5 stars
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