Mickey Cohen The Life and Crimes of L. A. 's Notorious Mobster |
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Author:
| Tereba, Tere |
ISBN: | 978-1-77041-063-3 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2012 |
Publisher: | ECW Press
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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Equal parts biography and history, Mickey Cohen is a seductive, premium-octane blend of true-crime and Hollywood that spins around a wildly eccentric mob boss. Author Tere Tereba delivers tales of high-life, high-drama, and highly placed politicians, among them RFK and Richard Nixon; revelations about countless icons, including Shirley Temple, Lana Turner, and the Reverend Billy Graham; and provocative women. Meticulously researched, this rich tapestry presents a complete...
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Equal parts biography and history, Mickey Cohen is a seductive, premium-octane blend of true-crime and Hollywood that spins around a wildly eccentric mob boss. Author Tere Tereba delivers tales of high-life, high-drama, and highly placed politicians, among them RFK and Richard Nixon; revelations about countless icons, including Shirley Temple, Lana Turner, and the Reverend Billy Graham; and provocative women. Meticulously researched, this rich tapestry presents a complete look at the Los Angeles underworld, and exposes powerful mobsters who silently inhabited the scene.