Lord High Executioner - by Frank Dimatteo & Michael Benson (Paperback)

The book "Umberto 'Albert' Anastasia: The Rise and Fall of a Mafia Boss" is a gripping account of the life and crimes of one of the most infamous mafia bosses in American history.

Born in Italy at the turn of the century, Anastasia rose to power in New York City's underworld, becoming the founder of the notorious "Murder, Inc." -- a group of hired killers who carried out some of the most brutal and high-profile murders of the 20th century.

This book provides a detailed look at Anastasia's rise to power, his reign of terror, and his eventual demise in a barbershop in New York City.

With never-before-told accounts from those who feared him most, "Umberto 'Albert' Anastasia" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of organized crime and the dark underbelly of American society.