Goodfellas: The True Story of Mafia Loyalty, Betrayal, and American Crime

By Tim Madsen

Goodfellas: The True Story of Mafia Loyalty, Betrayal, and American Crime is a gripping, in-depth exploration of the real-life events behind one of the most iconic gangster films ever made. Drawing from historical records, firsthand accounts, and cultural analysis, this ten-part nonfiction work traces the rise and fall of Henry Hill-a young Brooklyn kid seduced by the Mafia's promise of power, wealth, and respect-and the criminal empire he helped build, and ultimately helped destroy.

From the gritty streets of New York and the inner workings of the Lucchese crime family to the infamous Lufthansa heist and Hill's shocking decision to cooperate with the FBI, this book reveals the true story beneath the cinematic legend. It examines not only the crimes themselves, but the psychological toll of life in the mob, the complex codes of loyalty and betrayal, and the darker truths behind the American Dream.

Whether you're a fan of Goodfellas, a student of organized crime, or a reader drawn to compelling real-life drama, this book delivers a compelling portrait of men who lived by the rules-until they broke them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FLF2XXYV
• ISBN13: 9798296761897
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"