Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders

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Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders is rather a juicy story that relies of recently released records from LAPD and the FBI.

Sinatra was clearly involved with the mafia and they had a very transactional relationship.

This book offers a glimpse into the side of Sinatra not generally known. The historical moments are good to read - back to President Kennedy's assassination era.

If you are a fan of the Mafia in that era or Sinatra in any era - you should read this book.

This does what I was hoping for in a true crime nonfiction book and a book about Frank Sinatra. It was really well written and researched. I could tell that the authors knew what they were talking about and it was never boring. I was glad I was able to read this and look forward to more from the authors.

"Sinatra had been told. He listened as Mickey Cohen explained quite accurately where the bodies were buried. He told Sinatra the history, the dos and don’ts. And Cohen was a past master of mayhem. If there was to be a teacher, Cohen qualified."

Thsi was an excellent book. I lived in Palm Springs for many years, and to say Sinatra was Mafia or had those connections was common, but this book provides more prove that the rumors were more than just that.

This was quite an eye opening read. I’ve learned bits and pieces of some parts of this book in other books thru the years, including Rothmiller's. But nothing like this more detailed look behind the scenes, thanks to the release of many previously withheld documents of several law enforcement agencies. Sad to say, it just makes me feel even more hopeless for the situation our country has ended up in today, as you can see where some of it started way back. A good read for Sinatra fans, and those who enjoy revealing mob books.

Whew! This one’s exciting! I read it in a flash. Highly readable and interesting.

I’m game to read anything about Sinatra, and was thrilled to see a new selection. This is a rare case when the galley phrase “revealed here as never before” is absolutely true. It’s long been known that while Frankie enjoyed being a benefactor, his alter ego was dark and sometimes cruel. This book is NOT about his good side. Mike Rothmiller and Douglas Thompson delve into the darker pieces of his personality with depth and novelty.

For those interested in the Kennedy’s, Lana Turner, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ava Gardner, Marilyn Monroe…(the list goes on and on!), you’ll find plenty to drop your jaw. There’s a lot of interesting stories about most everyone in Mr. Sinatra’s circle.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Ad Lib Publishers for granting access to a digital ARC in exchange for a review.

Frank Sinatra and the Mafia Murders is another meticulously researched book from Douglas Thompson and Mike Rothmiller,whose previous book on the murder of Marilyn Monroe is one of the best True Crime books I've read.

Using recently released FBI and LAPD Intelligence files and interviews with those who knew Frank Sinatra this is a comprehensive telling of "Old Blue Eyes" connections to the American Mafia. While those links are fairly common knowledge this book shows just how close Sinatra was to shadowy underworld figures even from a young age and while very short of being a "made man" Sinatra was personally close to many of the Mafia's most notorious figures. The book vividly paints the picture of organised crimes grubby feelers slithering into the worlds of Hollywood,Casinos, the entertainment industry and eventually into big business tarnishing and corrupting everything in its path from the 1930's onwards with corrupt politicians and law enforcement officers selling their souls along the way.

Sinatra is revealed as a deeply unpleasant person who kept the company of notorious criminals and was an immoral narcissist, his friendship with the equally immoral Kennedy clan is an eye-opener as described in the book, the self-styled Knights of "Camelot" wearing distinctly tainted armour..

A fascinating read,and an insight into places and people in American history,notably Hollywood and the Kennedys, that have entered legend as glamorous but were in reality sleazy,decadent and sordid.

5 stars

Wow! This is really interesting. It gives a lot of substance to the long time rumors. I think it is a must for any Sinatra fan, history buff, or any pop culture enthusiast.

Frank Sinatra was back by the mafia early in his career when he sang for cheese sandwiches in the pack of Lucky’s cigarettes. This association with scar his life but also benefit him tremendously in the long run and that is what this book is about and what an interesting book it was. It even discusses the time the association with the mafia helped his girlfriend get out of the murder charge in Cuba. I found this book so interesting and so revealing and learned so much I didn’t know about Frank Sinatra I thoroughly enjoyed it and totally recommend it. If you love all Hollywood and tails out of school you love this book. I received this book from NetGalley And the publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

A Sensational Account..
The side of Frank Sinatra not often glimpsed in this meticulously researched and well documented account. Detailed information, not previously released, from international law agencies, Federal and State agencies and police departments together with various testimonies and investigations are all used to compile this intricate and fascinating expose of Sinatra’s links to the mob. A sensational, well written read.