{"product_id":"mob-cop-my-life-of-crime-in-the-chicago-police-department-paperback","title":"Mob Cop: My Life of Crime in the Chicago Police Department - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFred Pascente\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSam Reaves\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago cop walks both sides of the law in this explosive true crime memoir of corruption, mob ties, and moral compromise.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFred Pascente was a Chicago cop, but he was also much more. Growing up in the shadow of the Outfit, Pascente straddled two worlds, navigating the complexities of law enforcement while maintaining close ties to notorious mob figures like Tony Spilotro. From shaking down local businesses to skimming profits from Vegas casinos, Pascente's story reveals the inner workings of the Chicago Outfit and the pervasive corruption that blurred the lines between cops and criminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMob Cop\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping tell-all that exposes the dark underbelly of Chicago's gangland. For readers of true crime, Chicago history, and anyone fascinated by the seductive power of organized crime, this is a story of moral compromise, family loyalty, and a life lived on the edge. Discover the shocking truth behind the badge and the choices that led one man down a path of crime and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFred Pascente\u003c\/b\u003e was a Chicago police officer for 26 years, serving as assistant and \"bagman\" to William Hanhardt. He was also a professional thief with close ties to the mafia, and a close friend and confidant of Tony Spilotro. \u003cb\u003eSam Reaves\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of 10 novels and has served as president of the Midwest chapter of the Mystery Writers of America. He lives in Evanston, Illinois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53476254023987,"sku":"9781613736838","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/mob-cop-my-life-of-crime-in-the-chicago-police-department-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}