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Zusatztext "A fascinating look at the world of the Mexican Mafia! more ruthless than the LCN. A must read for law enforcement and a tribute to the courage of 'dropout' Rene 'Boxer' Enriquez." Informationen zum Autor Chris Blatchford is an investigative reporter and author of the Los Angeles Times bestseller Three Dog Nightmare . He has won numerous commendations and awards for his reports! including nine Emmy Awards and a Peabody for his investigation into Italian Mafia infiltration of MCA/Universal's music and home video divisions. He lives in Los Angeles. Klappentext Rene "Boxer" Enriquez grew up in East L.A., where gang fights and drive-by shootings were everyday occurrences fueled by rage, drugs, and alcohol. Sent to prison at nineteen, he was recruited by La Eme, the near-mythic Mexican Mafia, arguably the most well-armed and dangerous gang in American history. A young man without fear who would kill without hesitation, Enriquez's loyalty and iron will drove him quickly up the ranks, from mob enforcer to the upper echelons, where he would help rule for nearly two decades. Seeking respect, he devoted his life to a bloody cause, only to find betrayal and disillusionment. Award-winning journalist Chris Blatchford's The Black Hand is an astonishing look deep inside a closed, secret, and deadly criminal society—an intense and unprecedented tale of depravity, violence, and redemption. Zusammenfassung An intense and shocking inside look at the inner workings of La Eme! the Mexican Mafia (La Familia Mexicana)! The Black Hand is the story of loyal soldier Rene “Boxer” Enriquez! his life of crime! and his ultimate redemption. Award-winning investigative journalist and author Chris Blatchford tells the never-before-told true story of the most powerful gang in America—and one of the most brutal and ruthless criminal organizations in the world—who control the California underworld and wave the flag of The Black Hand. ...
