Peter maas, who brought us the valachi papers, has written a satisfying but somewhat lightweight recounting of the facts and circumstances of serpicos career. Internal affairs was born from serpicos experiences. His other notable bestsellers include the valachi papers, manhunt, and in a childs name, recipient of the 1991. Peter maas is the author of books such as underboss. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His other notable bestsellers include the valachi papers, serpico, manhunt, and in a. It is based on a true story which shaped the way police department policy is handled to this day. This novel shows the historical making of an honest police department. What turned out to be new was that marie ragghianti, the subject of maas new book, marie. Serpico by maas, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. See all books authored by peter maas, including underboss, and the terrible hours. Neophyte officer frank serpico al pacino is determined not to let his job get in the way of his individuality. In marie ragghianti, peter maas finds another book on a.
Peter maas books list of books by author peter maas. He is also the author of the number one new york times bestseller, underboss, about the life and times of sammy the bull gravano. Peter maas story of an officers crusade against police corruption. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Serpico peter maas paperback harpercollins publishers. If, along the way, maas occasionally sees things too simply. Serpico by peter maas was a recommended and required reading by my professor in college. The cop who defied the system paperback import, 1973 by peter maas author. Peter maas june 27, 1929 august 23, 2001 was an american journalist and author. Peter maas has 17 books on goodreads with 21937 ratings. Serpico is a fine true crime retelling of the story of frank serpico detective nypd, retired who battled against endemic corruption among new yorks finest in the 1960s.
He was the biographer of frank serpico, a new york city police officer who. Charles momsen, the subject of maas book the terrible hours. Nowhere are his skills more evident than in this story about frank serpico, a police officer who tried to rid the new york city police department of the corruption that was rampant amongst its rank and file. Serpico by peter maas, frank serpico, paperback barnes. The 1960s was a time of social and generational upheaval felt with particu.
His other notable bestsellers include the valachi papers, serpico, manhunt, and in a childs name. The late peter maas was a master of investigative reporting. Serpico by peter maas and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Peter maass is the author of the number one new york times bestseller underboss. He was the biographer of frank serpico, a new york city police officer who testified against police corruption. Adapted by waldo salt and norman wexler from peter maas s book, sidney lumets drama portrays the reallife struggle of an honest new york city cop against a corrupt system. Sammy the bull gravanos story of life in the mafia. Peter maas, who wrote convincingly about crooks and incorruptible cops in such bestselling books as serpico, and the valachi papers, died thursday. He was born in new york city and attended duke university. Written by peter maas, frank serpico, audiobook narrated by kaleo griffith.
The research involved and the effort in organizing that research into a coherent book are staggering. The other was about frank serpico, who revealed the. Underboss serpico the terrible hours the valachi papers manhunt. The greatest submarine rescue in history, and more on. Read a sample read a sample read a sample enlarge book cover. Serpico by peter maas, 1973, viking press edition, in english serpico 1973 edition. Peter maas books biography and list of works author of. Peter maas, who chronicled the lives of mafia informants, government whistleblowers and incorruptible cops during a prolific 50year career as an author and journalist, has died at the age of 72.
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