Chris Blatchford is an investigative reporter and has won numerous commendations and awards for his reports, including several Emmy Awards and a Peabody for his investigation into Italian Mafia infiltration of MCA/Universal's music and home video divisions.
"Blatchford is well-suited to tell this story . . . he captures the nuances and nihilism of the prison world . . . The narrative is interspersed with fascinating prison arcana." -- Los Angeles Times"A gripping, powerful, chilling inside look at a criminal organization that is changing the organized crime landscape. This is a mob classic." -- Dominick Dunne"A fascinating, vivid and unforgettable insider's look at the bloody, secret and deadly Mexican Mafia. Chris Blatchford's compulsively readable wake-up call spares no one and names everyone, including the politicians who aid and abet this dangerous criminal organization, through corruption, maddening naivet�, or political correctness." -- Joseph Wambaugh"A courageous and well-written expos� on one of the most ruthless and powerful gangs of all, the Mexican Mafia. Chris Blatchford reaffirms his position as being among Americans greatest investigative reporters." -- Vincent Bugliosi, author of Helter Skelter"Chris Blatchford has hit a grand slam. The Black Hand is an important page turning book that will take you into a frightening dark world that shouldn't exist... but it does. It's riveting, and when you finish the book, you'll get up and lock your doors. Highly recommended." -- William "Billy" Queen, retired special agent ATF and bestselling author of Under and Alone"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." -- Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco
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