The Black Hand (book)
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| Author | Stephan Talty |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Publication date | 25 April 2017 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 298 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-1-785-03712-2 |
The Black Hand: The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History is a non-fiction book written by Irish American author Stephan Talty, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on 25 April 2017.
Characters
- Joseph Petrosino – a New York City police officer who is a pioneer in the fight against organized crime.
Reception
The book received praise from critics.[1] Author Mark Adams said: "The Black Hand is nonfiction noir at its best: a real-life Godfather prequel that pits an unforgettable Italian-American hero against the seemingly unstoppable menace that would become the New York mafia".[2] Kirkus Reviews said it was: "A thrilling tale of the "Italian Sherlock Holmes"".[3]
Film adaptation
In 2017, Paramount Pictures announced that it had acquired the movie rights to Talty's book.[4] Leonardo DiCaprio was slated to star as Petrosino.[5]
References
- ^ "When an Italian-American detective thwarted the Black Hand". June 11, 2017.
- ^ "The Black Hand: The Epic War Between a Brilliant Detective and the Deadliest Secret Society in American History". April 25, 2017.
- ^ "KIRKUS REVIEW". February 7, 2017.
- ^ Busch, Anita (31 January 2017). "Paramount Acquires 'The Black Hand' For Leonardo DiCaprio To Star For The Gotham Group And Appian Way". deadline.com.
- ^ "Leonardo DiCaprio to star in film about the precursor to the American Mafia". independent.co.uk.