A heavily researched account of the unsettling true story of Louie Eppolito and Stephen Caracappa, NYPD detectives who descended into the criminal underworld. Eppolito, raised in mafia culture by his gangster father, joined the police force despite his background, partnering with Caracappa for 26 years. Disillusioned by a promotion to detective that he felt was three years overdue, Eppolito's bitterness led him to partner with Caracappa in making deals with major mob figures, including the Lucchese crime family. With the help of Eppolito’s cousin Frank Santoro and mobster Burt Kaplan, their crimes escalated to murder. After retiring and moving to Las Vegas, Eppolito and Caracappa continued their criminal activities, including drug dealing and money laundering. Their downfall came with the assistance of undercover accountant Stephen Corso, leading to their arrest by the FBI. Their trial revealed their involvement in eight murders, money laundering, and drug distribution. The author vividly portrays the betrayal, greed, and moral decay that transformed two detectives into infamous figures in true crime history.