Mafia Cop: The Story of an Honest Cop Whose Family Was the Mob

by Lou Eppolito and Eppolito

Book Overview

He was one of the most decorated cops in the history of NYPD. From his "wiseguy" relatives, he learned the meaning of honor and loyalty. From his fellow cops, he learned the meaning of betrayal. MAFIA... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671742213
• ISBN13: 9780671742218
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.6" x 6.4"

Customer Reviews

"Nobody never gets killed for no reason!"

Just found this book a few days ago.I was about one-fourth the way through and was finding it a fantastic read.I stopped there and decided to check out the Customer Reviews.WoW! what an eye opener.I was really taken by the insight the book gave into both life in a Mafia family and life as a NYPD cop.I hadn't even connected this book with the movie Goodfellows.Then, in the Reviews,lo and behold! Eppolito and his friend were arrested just this March in Las Vegas for a bunch of crimes;16 years after leaving the Force.I couldn't believe it!I went back to the book and couldn't put it down till I finished it. Next, I went to the Web to see what I could find.There it was.Sure enough,they were arrested and in fact,Indicted!What surprises me ,I don't seem to remember a thing mentioned about this in our Toronto Newspapers or TV or other News. There is a lot about this on the net; I searched...'Lou Eppolito Arrest and Trial 2005' and an excellent site 'AmericanMafia.com'.It is all spelled out there,the background,the arrests and the Endictment.However; I am still trying to find out when and if the trial is to start. Boy what a trial this will make ,compared to the Circus we've been enduring about Michael Jackson. Does anyone know more about the Trial?

This book reflects an extraordinary man

His book reflects who he is. He's compassionate and witty but most of all he is not phony. Lou has a heart of gold. He is a rough & tumble kind of guy; street smart like most of us raised in Brooklyn. Lou is not the criminal portrayed in the media.His book Mafia Cop is boldly honest. Some might consider his book abrasive and to those of you who do, you have the right to lay the book aside and not continue to read it.

Arresting reading, indeed

The author, an ex-detective, was arrested today (3/10/05) along with his partner and accused of leading double lives as Mafia hitmen while on the force in the 1980s and '90s. See how realistic it all sounds now.

Entertaining quick read

I picked up this book a couple of years ago and it is a pretty entertaining read. Also, many mafia buffs have probably read "Murder Machine", by Jerry Capaci (IF you haven't, read it now!). In it one of the murders is done ny Dominick's uncle in the late 70's and it is the murder, which eventually lands him in jail. I am pretty sure, this is the same murder that involved Lou Eppolito's Uncle and Cousin. It has some good insight into a hit covered only breifly in Murder Machine, becasue it was a only of minor importance to that story. If you can find a copy, by Mafia Cop.

RE: Mafia Cop

Dear Readers, I know Lou's story first hand and I think the book was right on the money. Lou is a very special guy. His talents are enormous and He himself is bigger than life. Nails are made no tougher Louie, but he has a heart the size of Cleveland. Everything in the book happened the way it was told. I count myself amoung lou's closest of friends of which there are very few. He is not easy to be close to, for He has much to be distrustful about. When you are let into his close circle, you can count yourself as one of the lucky people on this planet. To share friendship with him is a feeling of being a part of greatness. He is the true hero that actors portray in any number of macho roles. He is all that they are, but He is a real man, he exists among us. In everyday life you may pass him in the street and never know how close you have come to meeting one of the most special men to walk this life game with us. Please read his book and feel his feelings, they are real, He tells the truth, He deserves to be heard. New Yorks finest are just that, and He was the best one I ever met, and more so, He is a better man. Anyone who knew Him and didn't see, or admit to, his goodness, was either afraid of him, or jealous of him. I am neither. I respect and love the man, He deserves both!