Mafia Secrets: Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather

Gianni Russo, a Mafia insider and Hollywood figure, recounts decades of secrets spanning organized crime and the film industry. The book addresses claims about who shot JFK, murdered Jimmy Hoffa, and the circumstances of Marilyn Monroe's death. It includes a foreword by Steve Schirripa, star of The Sopranos, Blue Bloods, and Under the Boardwalk. Russo grew up in a Manhattan neighborhood with a large Italian immigrant population. At age twelve, his life changed when Frank Costello—a legendary crime boss who became his mentor and father figure—took notice of him. This connection led to exposure to Hollywood glamor, Las Vegas, political conspiracies, and organized crime. The book covers the Sicilian Mafia and Cosa Nostra, events in Mulberry Street clubs, and details about mobster Tony Spilotro and his brother's deaths. Russo discusses his relationships with Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, and explores alleged cover-ups surrounding Monroe's, JFK's, and Jimmy Hoffa's deaths. It also addresses the pope's purported role in organized crime, Las Vegas history, and Russo's involvement in The Godfather film.