 First edition | |
| Author | Stephan Talty |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Publication date | 25 April 2017 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 298 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-1-785-03712-2 |
The Black Hand: The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History is a non-fiction book written by Irish American author Stephan Talty, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on 25 April 2017.
The book received praise from critics. [1] Author Mark Adams said: "The Black Hand is nonfiction noir at its best: a real-life Godfather prequel that pits an unforgettable Italian-American hero against the seemingly unstoppable menace that would become the New York mafia". [2] Kirkus Reviews said it was: "A thrilling tale of the "Italian Sherlock Holmes"". [3]
In 2017, Paramount Pictures announced that it had acquired the movie rights to Talty's book. [4] Leonardo DiCaprio was slated to star as Petrosino. [5]
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