Scores
How I Opened the Hottest Strip Club in New York City, Was Extorted out of Millions by the Gambino Family, and Became One of the Most Successful Mafia Informants in FBI History
by Michael D. Blutrich
Pub Date
Description
The
fascinating account of a man in the Witness Protection Program, his
experiences as a gay man operating a successful New York City
gentleman's club before becoming an unlikely FBI informant, and how
it all went wrong.
Meet Michael Blutrich: A mild-mannered New York lawyer and founder of SCORES, the hottest strip club in New York City history.
As a resourceful gay entrepreneur working in an industry catering to heterosexual men, Blutrich employed smart, unconventional methods to build his business' brand. He treated the exotic dancers working in his nightclub more like business partners than employees, and maintained strict focus in an environment known for its powers of distraction.
Under Blutrich's tutelage and business savvy, SCORES blossomed into the hottest club in Manhattan, frequented by sports superstars, Oscar-winning actors, television icons, Grammy-winning singers, and political notables alike. After SCORES benefited from the proceeds of a Florida insurance embezzlement scheme, all Blutrich wanted was to lay low, make the club a success, and leave his past mistakes behind him. But then the mafia decided to make SCORES a new home for its own illegal dealings. And just when success was booming to new heights, the FBI came knocking . . .
In his own self-deprecating voice, Blutrich tells all: From recording armed gangsters in the act of committing felonies and repeatedly evading discovery through amazing stealth to enduring a psychotic break from the imposed pressures and losing everything in the name of earning redemption.
Meet Michael Blutrich: A mild-mannered New York lawyer and founder of SCORES, the hottest strip club in New York City history.
As a resourceful gay entrepreneur working in an industry catering to heterosexual men, Blutrich employed smart, unconventional methods to build his business' brand. He treated the exotic dancers working in his nightclub more like business partners than employees, and maintained strict focus in an environment known for its powers of distraction.
Under Blutrich's tutelage and business savvy, SCORES blossomed into the hottest club in Manhattan, frequented by sports superstars, Oscar-winning actors, television icons, Grammy-winning singers, and political notables alike. After SCORES benefited from the proceeds of a Florida insurance embezzlement scheme, all Blutrich wanted was to lay low, make the club a success, and leave his past mistakes behind him. But then the mafia decided to make SCORES a new home for its own illegal dealings. And just when success was booming to new heights, the FBI came knocking . . .
In his own self-deprecating voice, Blutrich tells all: From recording armed gangsters in the act of committing felonies and repeatedly evading discovery through amazing stealth to enduring a psychotic break from the imposed pressures and losing everything in the name of earning redemption.
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Additionally, if you are interested in writing more about this book, or potentially anonymously interviewing Michael Blutrich for a podcast, website, or news article, please contact Jennifer@BenBellaBooks.com.
Happy reading!
Advance Praise
“A fascinating, funny, and, at times, frightening tale of strippers, money, and the mob by one of the FBI’s most unlikely informants ever!” —Anderson Cooper
“Scores is a compelling true crime book that takes readers on a wild ride. This book has it all—mobsters, strippers, extortion, G-men, and one unlikely FBI informant. Michael Blutrich has told a riveting tale that will keep readers entertained and enthralled.” —Miles Corwin, author of Homicide Special
“In Scores, we finally have the definitive insider memoir of the club that changed New York City nightlife forever. The book is a blockbuster ride revealing secrets held close since the 1990s.”
—Harvey Osher, Scores Owner, 1998–2008
“Michael’s story is a riveting window into the secret world of FBI undercover cooperation by a prominent NYC lawyer against the Mafia. As Michael’s lawyer, I was present for many of the events he describes, and, unbelievable as it may seem, his story is true. His case is like no other I’ve encountered in my 40-year career, and his book will become an instant classic. Even knowing how it would end, I couldn’t put the book down until the final page.” —Morris “Sandy” Weinberg, Jr., partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, Tampa, FL, former AUSA in the Southern District of New York, chair-elect of the ABA Criminal Justice Section
“Michael Blutrich, a smart lawyer from Brooklyn, was feeling pretty good when his new Upper East Side strip club became a must-visit destination for everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio to Donald Trump. Then Blutrich found out he had partners he hadn’t known about: John Gotti’s crime family. An irrepressible wiseacre, Blutrich’s first thought was that he’d seen nothing about that in the lease. Then a couple of hoods whacked two employees and things got very real, very fast. Soon, Blutrich became the least likely undercover agent the FBI ever had, wearing a wire against Gotham’s biggest gangsters. But he kept his eyes open and his sense of humor and the result is this great read.” —Tom Robbins, Investigative Reporter and coauthor of Mob Boss
“Scores is a compelling true crime book that takes readers on a wild ride. This book has it all—mobsters, strippers, extortion, G-men, and one unlikely FBI informant. Michael Blutrich has told a riveting tale that will keep readers entertained and enthralled.” —Miles Corwin, author of Homicide Special
“In Scores, we finally have the definitive insider memoir of the club that changed New York City nightlife forever. The book is a blockbuster ride revealing secrets held close since the 1990s.”
—Harvey Osher, Scores Owner, 1998–2008
“Michael’s story is a riveting window into the secret world of FBI undercover cooperation by a prominent NYC lawyer against the Mafia. As Michael’s lawyer, I was present for many of the events he describes, and, unbelievable as it may seem, his story is true. His case is like no other I’ve encountered in my 40-year career, and his book will become an instant classic. Even knowing how it would end, I couldn’t put the book down until the final page.” —Morris “Sandy” Weinberg, Jr., partner, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, Tampa, FL, former AUSA in the Southern District of New York, chair-elect of the ABA Criminal Justice Section
“Michael Blutrich, a smart lawyer from Brooklyn, was feeling pretty good when his new Upper East Side strip club became a must-visit destination for everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio to Donald Trump. Then Blutrich found out he had partners he hadn’t known about: John Gotti’s crime family. An irrepressible wiseacre, Blutrich’s first thought was that he’d seen nothing about that in the lease. Then a couple of hoods whacked two employees and things got very real, very fast. Soon, Blutrich became the least likely undercover agent the FBI ever had, wearing a wire against Gotham’s biggest gangsters. But he kept his eyes open and his sense of humor and the result is this great read.” —Tom Robbins, Investigative Reporter and coauthor of Mob Boss
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781942952633 |
| PRICE | $26.95 (USD) |
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