- Published: 5 January 2026
- ISBN: 9780806544755
- Imprint: Kensington
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 320
- RRP: $65.00
Mafia Secrets
Untold Tales from the Hollywood Godfather

















- Published: 5 January 2026
- ISBN: 9780806544755
- Imprint: Kensington
- Format: Hardback
- Pages: 320
- RRP: $65.00
Praise for Gianni Russo
MAFIA SECRETS
“Gianni Russo has been a friend of mine for forty-three years. There is no one funnier, more charming, or more entertaining than my pal Gianni. Also, there is no better storyteller. You will love this book, I promise. Salute, my friend!” —Steve Schirripa, actor, The Sopranos
THE 6TH FAMILY
“A suspense-packed, what-if novel with twists and turns all around. Brilliant storytelling.” —Mark Shaw, bestselling author of The Reporter Who Knew Too Much
HOLLYWOOD GODFATHER
“Gianni Russo walks the walk and talks the talk. What a life. Fascinating. A worthy read.” ―Robert De Niro, two-time Academy Award-winning actor
“Gianni Russo has seen a lot, done a lot, and tells it all. Amazing.” —Nick Pileggi, author of Wiseguy and Casino and Academy Award-nominated screenwriter of Goodfellas
“Gianni Russo is a true character who has led a most colorful life.” —Gay Talese, New York Times bestselling author of Honor Thy Father
“In this robust, fast-paced memoir, Russo describes his life going from being a real-life mobster to landing a role playing one in The Godfather . . . [his] exhilarating memoir packs a punch.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Russo’s writing style reads like narration from Goodfellas . . . Fans of mob movies and unlikely success stories will find Russo’s account compelling.” ―Library Journal
“Recounting a life that reads like a narrative for a mob-movie script, a mobster, actor, and Las Vegas presence delivers numerous eye-opening revelations about national and world events . . . Russo is an engaging raconteur.” ―Kirkus Reviews
“Russo tells a fascinating story about how a kid from New York’s Little Italy grew up to be a genuine mobster (and actor, singer, and restauranteur) . . . a hell of an interesting guy.” —Booklist
“An absolute blast . . . Great storyteller . . . Great read.” —Criminal Elemen