Emily Sweeney Libri

Focusing on Boston's underbelly, the book delves into notorious events and figures, such as the Great Brink's Robbery and the Blackfriars Massacre. It highlights the city's hidden criminal history, featuring mobsters, loan sharks, and gangsters. Author Emily Sweeney utilizes a diverse array of crime scene photos, mug shots, and police records to vividly illustrate the evolution of organized crime in Greater Boston, spanning from Prohibition's bootlegging era to the violent gang wars of the 1960s.