The Mafia and the Machine

Internet Bookwatch, March, 2008

The Mafia and the Machine

Frank R. Hayde

Barricade Books, Inc.

185 Bridge Plaza North, Suite 308-A, Fort Lee, NJ 07024

9781569803363, $22.00 www.barricadebooks.com 1-800-592-6657

Law enforcement officer Frank R. Hayde presents The Mafia and the Machine: The Story of the Kansas City Mob, the mesmerizing true story of the Mafia's influence in Kansas City politics during the course of the twentieth century. Mob infiltration in the police department, the Democratic Party, the Teamsters Union, and more manifested as terror spread on election days, "licensed" and "protected" criminal rackets, and eruptions of violence. Mob activity was a daily part of Kansas City life for decades. Efficiently researched and told with a sense of excitement sure to intrigue readers of all backgrounds, The Mafia and the Machine is a highly recommended contribution to American history and criminal history shelves.