FAQ About Mafia Trope

There are several famous authors known for writing Mafia-themed books. Here are some notable authors in this genre:

• Mario Puzo: Puzo is best known for his novel "The Godfather," which has become an iconic Mafia-themed book and was adapted into a highly acclaimed film series. He also wrote other Mafia-themed novels, including "The Sicilian" and "Omertà."
• Nicholas Pileggi: Pileggi is known for his non-fiction works on the Mafia, particularly "Wiseguy," which inspired the film "Goodfellas." He has also written books like "Casino" that explore organized crime and its connections to Las Vegas.
• Roberto Saviano: Saviano gained international recognition for his non-fiction book "Gomorrah," which exposed the workings of the Camorra, a powerful Mafia-like organization in Naples, Italy. The book led to threats against Saviano's life, highlighting its impact and significance.
• Joseph D. Pistone: Pistone, an FBI agent, co-wrote the memoir "Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia" with Richard Woodley. The book chronicles Pistone's experiences infiltrating the Bonanno crime family in New York City.
• Peter Maas: Maas authored "The Valachi Papers," a non-fiction book based on the interviews with Joseph Valachi, a member of the Genovese crime family. The book provided insights into the inner workings of the Mafia and its operations.
• Lynda La Plante: La Plante is known for her crime novels, and her book "Widows" features a group of women planning a heist to avenge their husbands' deaths, which involves interactions with the Mafia.
• Charles Brandt: Brandt wrote the non-fiction book "I Heard You Paint Houses," which tells the story of Frank Sheeran, a mob hitman associated with the Bufalino crime family. The book gained attention for its claims about Sheeran's involvement in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.
• David Mamet: While primarily known as a playwright and screenwriter, Mamet's novel "The Big Blowdown" explores the Mafia and organized crime in Chicago during the 1920s and 1930s.
• Vincent Patrick: Patrick wrote the novel "The Pope of Greenwich Village," which revolves around small-time criminals in New York City and their interactions with the local Mafia.
• Lorenzo Carcaterra: Carcaterra is known for his novel "Sleepers," which blends elements of crime fiction and autobiography. While not strictly a Mafia-themed book, it explores the influence of organized crime in Hell's Kitchen, New York.