Blood and Honor: The Rizzuto Family's Criminal Empire

The True Story of Canada's Most Powerful Crime FamilyBlood and Honor: The Rizzuto Family's Criminal Empire tells the complete story of how one immigrant family rose to control an estimated 80% of Canada's illegal drug trade, becoming the country's most powerful organized crime group.
Author Austin K. Starr draws on court documents, police reports, and extensive research to chronicle the Rizzutos' transformation from small-time Montreal criminals to the heads of a sophisticated international enterprise. You'll discover:

• How Nicola Rizzuto built a criminal monopoly in Montreal
• The violent Mafia wars that shook the city in the 1970s
• Vito Rizzuto's extradition and conviction for the notorious 1981 Brooklyn triple murder
• The internal conflicts and law enforcement crackdowns that led to the family's downfall

This meticulously researched true crime account examines the complex dynamics of immigration, power, and criminal enterprise. It's a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and the consequences of building a life on illegal activity.p
Perfect for fans of organized crime history, Canadian true crime, or mafia biographies, this book offers an unparalleled look into a real criminal empire.
A compelling work of non-fiction true crime. An essential read for anyone interested in organized crime history.