Carmine the Snake: Carmine Persico and His Murderous Mafia Family — Frank DiMatteo & Michael Benson

Discover the brutal rise and reign of Carmine “The Snake” Persico, one of the most feared and powerful Mafia bosses in American history.

Written by Frank DiMatteo and Michael Benson, this gripping true-crime book takes readers deep inside the Colombo crime family, revealing Persico’s violent ascent, deadly power struggles, and decades-long control of his criminal empire—even from behind bars.

Packed with Mafia history, underworld intrigue, betrayal, and murder, Carmine the Snake is essential reading for fans of organized crime and true-crime stories.

• Authors: Frank DiMatteo and Michael Benson

• Genre: True Crime / Mafia History

• Format: Paperback

• A compelling addition to any organized-crime collection