The FBI’s War Against the Mafia by Frank Storey - ISBN: 9780806544694
Hardcover
FBI’s secret war: How one agent dismantled the Mafia’s Five Families.

The FBI’s War Against the Mafia

How a Band of FBI Game Changers Defeated the Mob

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  • Hardcover

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    29 September 2026

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Summary

From its bold and brilliant inception to its epic, history-making endgame, here is the never-before-told true-crime account of the elimination of the Mafia’s Five Families—revealed by the then-untested FBI agent who controlled the investigation that ultimately led to the convictions of the top ranks of Cosa Nostra.

For over 50 years, the families Genovese, Gambino, Lucchese, Bonanno, and Colombo controlled organized criminal activities throughout the country. Overseen and held in chec…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780806544694
ISBN-10:0806544694
Author:Frank Storey
Publisher:Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.
Imprint:Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:29 September 2026
Weight:567g
Dimensions:152mm x 228mm
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Praise for The FBI’s War Against the Mafia by Frank Storey

“A must-read for those who want not only a clearer understanding of the Mafia but also an insider’s view of the inner workings of the FBI and how they conduct investigations of this magnitude.” —Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco, former undercover FBI agent and author of Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia and The Bonannos: A Century of Murder

“Frank Storey contributes a vital chapter to the history of the Mafia and law enforcement’s perpetual war, revealing how he took down the Mob in New York and Philadelphia and laid the groundwork for the systemic dismantling of organized crime nationwide.” —Louis Ferrante, internationally bestselling author of the Borgata Trilogy

“Frank Storey’s own career narrative is an amazing tale all on its own, even before he tells how he was tasked to lead a multinational effort to take down the Five Families of the Mafia Commission. It’s fine storytelling, personal yet professional, a brick-by-brick breakdown of the FBI’s final victory over the most notorious mobsters of the last century. A must-read!” —Charles Bufalino, author of Bufalino: Revelations of a Mafia Family, the Teamsters, and the Final Resting Place of Jimmy Hoffa

“One of the best and most detailed accounts of FBI work penetrating the American Mafia. If you enjoyed John Gleeson’s The Gotti Wars and Jack García’s Making Jack Falcone, you’ll surely enjoy this book. It’s extremely well written and entertaining.” —RJ Roger, author of The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses

The FBI’s War Against the Mafia is a true account of how a young FBI executive led a group of dedicated agents in their fight against the five Mafia families in New York and other cities throughout the country. Their efforts also extended internationally and assisted Italian Judge Giovanni Falcone in his investigation of the Sicilian Mafia. Through their efforts, the Mafia suffered a crippling blow to their illegal operations.” —Floyd Clarke, Acting Director (Retired), FBI

“Frank Storey implemented a strategy that became the FBI’s most successful weapon in fighting organized crime. In this fascinating and insightful account of the investigations he directed against the Mafia, particularly in New York, he explains how the evolution of his unique approach took down the bosses of the Five Families and led to the neutralization of the Commission, which ruled all Mafia organizations throughout the country. The battle plan he developed became the FBI’s standard in conducting investigations of organized criminal enterprises.” —Thomas Sheer, Assistant Director (Retired), FBI

About The Author

Frank Storey

Frank Storey is a former FBI agent who spent over 25 years investigating, managing, and developing strategic plans to eliminate the Mafia. He first utilized the RICO law to investigate a corrupt labor union controlled by the Gambino family. The UNIRAC case led the way for the dismantling of the Philadelphia Mafia controlled by Angelo Bruno and an international heroin distribution network referred to as the Pizza Connection, which led to the convictions of multiple Mafia members.

After completing his assignment in New York, Mr. Storey was promoted to the position of Section Chief of the Organized Crime Program at FBI headquarters with the responsibility of overseeing the program throughout the country. He developed the FBI’s National Drug Strategy, which established national standards to eliminate major drug trafficking organizations.

He retired from the FBI while serving as Deputy Assistant Director of the New York Division, overseeing an agent workforce of 1,200 agents. He has appeared on the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and The Charlie Rose Show, and numerous cases he managed were extensively covered by many local and national news outlets.

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