Author is a reporter for the Niagara Gazette. The book is a brief history of the Maggadino Mafia operations of Niagara Falls,Buffalo,Ohio with connections to New York and Pennsylvania. Many stories and quotes from locals.Many stories of the victims of his crimes. If you like to read about the Mafia,this is a good book to read.Maggadino was THEE influence in Niagara Falls until his death in 1974. I would not call this the difinitive mafia book,but it is well done. ( )