Organized Crime

‘The sweeping narrative follows the evolution of the criminal underworld across the globe’ Press Association ‘Gingeras’s riveting book delves into the murky origins, effects and legacies of the most terrifying figures in the history of crime’ The i ‘Gingeras writes well and joins the...

A murder at the nexus of Silicon Valley, California surf culture, and the cannabis gold rush reveals the dark side of the legal weed business in this revelatory and thrilling work of investigative journalism.

From Oxford Ballroom to Federal Courtroom—The Rise and Fall of High Society's Most Notorious DaughterShe was born into unimaginable wealth. She died in a prison cell of her own making. For six decades, Ghislaine Maxwell lived as high society royalty. Oxford-educated, internationally connected, and seemingly untouchable—she glided through a world of billionaire parties, royal gatherings, and political power circles. But behind the designer gowns and charity galas, she was building something sinister: a criminal empire that would ultimately destroy everything she'd spent her life creating.

Empire City Under Siege shares true stories of an FBI Special Agent spanning three tumultuous decades in New York City, beginning in the gritty 1970s when law enforcement refused to let their city be consumed by corruption and violence.

A gripping and deeply researched exploration of the hidden influence of organized crime on the global economy that reveals the mafia as an uncredited architect of modern society. In Mafia: A Global History, Ryan Gingeras takes readers on a fascinating journey into the shadowy world of organized...