US author and journalist
known primarily for books on criminal justice themes
wrote "The Valachi Papers" 1969, "Serpico" 1973, "Marie" 1983, "Manhunt" 1986, "Underboss" 1997
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Underboss: Sammy the Bull Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia by Peter Maas (Paperback - Feb 1, 1999) What makes this account of the Mafia life and times of Sammy Gravano so seductive is Peter Maas's skillful editing of interview material. From his opening line--"Yeah, you could say I came from a... ![]() Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Valachi Papers by Peter Maas (Paperback - Mar 1, 2003) The First Inside Account of the MafiaIn the 1960s a disgruntled soldier in New York's Genovese Crime Family decided to spill his guts. His name was Joseph Valachi. Daring to break the Mob's code of... ![]() Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Ten Men Dead: The Story of the 1981 Irish Hunger Strike by David Beresford (Paperback - Jan 10, 1997) In 1981 ten men starved themselves to death inside the walls of Long Kesh prison in Belfast. While a stunned world watched and distraught family members kept bedside vigils, one "soldier" after... ![]() Usually ships in 24 hours |
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Serpico by Peter Maas (Paperback - Jan 1, 2005) The 1960s was a time of social and generational upheaval felt with particular intensity in the melting pot of New York City. A culture of corruption pervaded the New York Police Department, where... ![]() Usually ships in 24 hours |
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The Terrible Hours: The Greatest Submarine Rescue in History by Peter Maas and Peter Mass (Paperback - Mar 7, 2001) May 23, 1939. Television was being advertised for the first time to American consumers. Europe was on the brink of war as Hitler and Mussolini signed an alliance in Berlin. These were the days before... ![]() Usually ships in 24 hours |
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King of the Gypsies by Peter Maas (Hardcover - Dec 7, 1978) ![]() |
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