A fascinating mix of true crime and memoir, this narrative chronicles detective Colin McLaren’s undercover operation as he infiltrates the Australian mafia. For years, McLaren eats with them, visits in their homes, and cuddles their kids, all the while climbing the N'Drangheta and, finally, befriending the Griffith Godfather, Antonio Romeo. In the meantime, the Mafiosi know they have a snitch and are leaving no stone unturned in their search for the traitor. Offering insight into the most notorious crimes in that nation’s history, this is the world of listening devices, wire taps, and drug deals during two of the bloodiest decades in organized crime.
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A fascinating mix of true crime and memoir, this narrative chronicles detective Colin McLaren’s undercover operation as he infiltrates the Australian mafia. For years, McLaren eats with them, visits in their homes, and cuddles their kids, all the while climbing the N'Drangheta and, finally, befriending the Griffith Godfather, Antonio Romeo. In the meantime, the Mafiosi know they have a snitch and are leaving no stone unturned in their search for the traitor. Offering insight into the most notorious crimes in that...