{"product_id":"donnie-brasco-tie-in-edition-9780451192578","title":"Donnie Brasco: Tie in Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDonnie Brasco: Tie in Edition - The True Story Behind the Legendary FBI Undercover Operation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosing as jewel thief \"Donnie Brasco,\" FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working undercover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant community of mafia soldiers, \"connected guys,\" captains and godfathers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsating life the entire world of wiseguys--their code of honor and their treachery, their wives, girlfriends and whores, their lavish spending and dirty dealings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the drama and suspense of a high-tension thriller, Joseph Pistone reveals every incredible aspect of the jealously guarded world he penetrated...and draws a chilling picture of what the mafia is, does, and means in America today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Unprecedented FBI Infiltration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tie-in edition captures the complete story of Joseph D. Pistone's seventeen-year FBI career, with six years spent deep undercover within the Italian-American mafia. The book provides detailed accounts of mafia operations, internal politics, and the daily life of organized crime members during one of the most successful undercover operations in law enforcement history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Basis for the Academy Award-Nominated Film\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis New York Times bestseller inspired the critically acclaimed film starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp, as well as the television series Falcone. The book offers far more detail and insider perspective than any film adaptation could capture, making it required reading for true crime enthusiasts and those interested in FBI operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInside the World of Organized Crime\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePistone's account reveals the internal workings of mafia families, their codes of conduct, business operations, and the constant tension between loyalty and survival. His unique position allowed unprecedented documentation of organized crime activities that led to over 100 convictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph D. Pistone\u003c\/b\u003e was an FBI agent for seventeen years before retiring from active duty in 1996. He is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDonnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, Donnie Brasco: Deep Cover\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDonnie Brasco: Mobbed Up\u003c\/i\u003e. The Academy Award-nominated movie \u003ci\u003eDonnie Brasco\u003c\/i\u003e and the television series \u003ci\u003eFalcone\u003c\/i\u003e are based on his life as an undercover FBI agent. He now lives under a secret identity in an undisclosed location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Berkley Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680611275026,"sku":"9780451192578","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_54eb8b7d-fcf5-455f-bf24-968646a4726f.jpg?v=1734923176","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/donnie-brasco-tie-in-edition-9780451192578","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}