Deals with the Devil by Loren D. Estleman

A man whose life is waning, and perhaps, a man who is seeking absolution. This is Al Capone as he's never been seen before, a ruthless crime lord who trafficked in death and corruption…as well as a man of refined tastes who loved his family. Al Capone would stop at nothing to take what he wanted, but also fed the poor of Chicago he rose to the top of Chicago on a tide of bootleg beer and booze, but took the time to ensure that innocent victims of Mob violence got proper medical care. Vasco is alternately fascinated and repelled by the things Capone reveals. Valentine's Day Massacre, Capone spills secrets that reveal in vivid detail the life of this monster who became the most iconic figure in twentieth-century crime. From his days as a bouncer in Brooklyn to the St. As Vasco and the mobster bond over card games, lunches, and even a trip to Wisconsin, Capone, sometimes lucid and sharp, other times rambling and vague, recounts stories of his criminal career. His orders: pose as the priest he wanted to be before he dropped out of seminary, get close to Capone, and get Hoover the information he demands.Ĭapone's in Florida, suffering from advanced syphilis, and happy to add a priest to his inner circle. He has an in-his father once drove a truck for the Outfit-and his pre-FBI education gives him even better cover. The FBI chief knows that if he can somehow manage to get Capone to reveal details of crimes he and his Outfit committed, the Bureau has a good chance of nailing key members who now are active in the wartime black market.įBI agent Peter Vasco is perfect for the job. Though Capone is no longer the enormously powerful force who dominated Chicago's underworld for years, he is still a thorn in the side of J.

In 1944 Al Capone, the most notorious Mob boss in history, has already been released from prison. Read 5 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers.

Deals with the Devil by Loren D. Estleman