Carmine and the 13th Avenue Boys: Surviving Brooklyn's Colombo Mob

This is a gripping true story of Carmine Imbriale's two-decade journey through the violent world of organized crime, from his early days as a street-level operative in the Colombo Family to his eventual emergence as a survivor of a gang war in South Brooklyn.

With dozens of too-good-to-be-true tales featuring some of the most notorious gangsters, this book takes readers inside the Thirteenth Avenue rackets at their height of violence.

Imbriale's lawless lifestyle culminates in a beef with none other than Greg "The Grim Reaper" Scarpa Sr., and his story is a cautionary tale of loyalty, deceit, and betrayal.

Despite the danger and violence that surrounds him, Imbriale emerges as a survivor, offering a unique perspective on the world of organized crime.

Contains mature themes.