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The Brotherhoods is the chilling chronicle of the shocking crimes of NYPD detectives Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito, notorious rogue cops convicted in April 2006 of the ultimate form of police corruption-shielding their acts behind their badges while they worked for the mob. Their crimes included participation in the murders of at least eight men, kidnapping, torture, and the betrayal of an entire generation of New York City detectives and federal agents. "one of the most spectacular police corruption scandals in the city's history," proclaimed the New York Times in its front-page coverage of the verdict.
This gripping, true-life detective story is remarkable for its psychological intrigue, criminal audacity, and paranoid, blood-soaked fury. Written by prize-winning journalist Guy Lawson and William Oldham, the brilliant detective who quietly investigated the rogue cops for seven years, The Brotherhoods provides unparalleled access to the secretive workings of both the NYPD and organized crime-their hierarchies, rituals, and codes of conduct. Sprawling from Brooklyn to Las Vegas, this incredible story features wiseguys, informants, hit men on the lam, snitches, cops on the take, a crooked accountant, flamboyant defense attorneys, and many other colorful characters.
Destined to rank with such modern crime classics as Serpico, Donnie Brasco, and Wiseguy, this quintessential American mob tale goes to the heart of two brotherhoods—the police and the mafia—and the two cops who belonged to both.
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"Brilliant read. Quite unbelievable that two high-ranking NYPD detectives could actually carry out high-level hits for the NYC Mafia. Fast paced and well written. Enthralling. Although found the details of the court case pretty boring but then again i usually do with mob books."
— Stevie (4 out of 5 stars)
The Brotherhoods Listener Reviews
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" Interesting in its immense scale of corruption..... "
— Robert, 1/14/2014 -
" This book was incredibly interesting. I had to keep reminding myself that it was non-fiction. "
— Katie, 12/18/2013 -
" The basics of the story were very interesting, but boy did this one need an editor. I'd say 100 pages of this one could have been cut out easily without losing much. Worth a read if you're into the subject matter, but you might end up doing some skimming. "
— Michael, 12/5/2013 -
" I absolutely live this book! I love mob stories anyway, and this story was mind blowing from beginning to end. Great read! "
— Tisa, 11/2/2013 -
" This is a true story about two high ranking NY detectives that were doing contract kills for the mafia. Very well written and informative. This is the best inside look at the mafia and its inner workings I have ever read. It would make a great movie. "
— Dave, 10/27/2013 -
" Very interesting book and well-written. The stories are almost unbelievable. "
— Stephanie, 1/6/2013 -
" This book is exactly what you would expect. "
— abby, 10/30/2012 -
" This book was well-written and informative. I thought it drug a bit toward the end, but definitely worth a read! "
— Michelle, 7/19/2012 -
" Good book about how far the mafia reached and how even cops make mistakes to get caught. A little to much information could have made the book a little shorter. Strange the DA & FBI , are still fighting for credit just a few mos ago in 2011. "
— P.e.lolo, 5/27/2012 -
" Interesting, but long and complicated true tale of two cops who were on the payroll of the mafia, even to the point of committing murder. Story was co-written by one of the cops (William Oldham) who investigated the case. Recommended to fans of true crime. "
— Jeff, 5/6/2012 -
" A fantastic book about the mob and the cops in NYC> "
— Claudia, 11/26/2011 -
" Were it not for the obsession of the detectiive on the case, these two lowlifes would have gotten away with their crimes. "
— Florence, 9/20/2011 -
" The basics of the story were very interesting, but boy did this one need an editor. I'd say 100 pages of this one could have been cut out easily without losing much. Worth a read if you're into the subject matter, but you might end up doing some skimming. "
— Michael, 4/28/2011 -
" Interesting in its immense scale of corruption..... "
— Robert, 2/17/2011 -
" I absolutely live this book! I love mob stories anyway, and this story was mind blowing from beginning to end. Great read! "
— Tisa, 1/14/2011 -
" This book was incredibly interesting. I had to keep reminding myself that it was non-fiction. "
— Katie, 11/30/2009 -
" Were it not for the obsession of the detectiive on the case, these two lowlifes would have gotten away with their crimes. "
— Florence, 11/13/2008 -
" Interesting story about two NYPD detectives who worked for the Mafia on the lam. <br/> <br/>Just saw the news yesterday (Oct. 18, 2008) that the Courts of Appeals reconfirmed their convictions and life imprisonment sentences that were originally given out, but overturned earlier. "
— Jeff, 10/15/2008 -
" This is a true story about two high ranking NY detectives that were doing contract kills for the mafia. Very well written and informative. This is the best inside look at the mafia and its inner workings I have ever read. It would make a great movie. "
— Dave, 9/12/2008 -
" A fantastic book about the mob and the cops in NYC> "
— Claudia, 9/4/2007 -
" This book is exactly what you would expect. "
— abby, 8/31/2007
About the Authors
Guy Lawson is an award-winning investigative journalist whose articles on war, crime, culture, and law have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, GQ, Harper’s magazine, and many other publications.
Dick Hill, named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine, is one of the most awarded narrators in the business, having earned several Audie Awards and thirty-four AudioFile Earphones Awards. In addition to narrating, he has both acted in and written for the theater.
About Dick Hill
Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.