Angels, Mobsters and Narco-Terrorists: The Rising Menace of Global Criminal Empires
“Looking beyond the cliché,Angels, Mobsters and Narco-Terroristslooks at organized crime in a way that is rarely done. It reveals a rich history, thick in interesting details, that helps one better understand why some of these organizations enjoy the power they do today.”—Paul Cherry, Journalist/Reporter, The Gazette (Montreal)“Angels, Mobsters and Narco-Terroriststraces an emerging pax mafia, where warlords. Drug barons, Godfathers, terrorists and corrupt government officials work to feed the world’s seemingly insatiable appetite for illicit goods. This gripping survey of emerging threats whisks us from the sweaty jungles of South Asia to mysterious North Korean government offices; from the bloody border towns ofMexicoto a startling village inItaly, where outlaws are a time-honored tradition.”—Adrian Humphreys, Author of the Enforcer and Crime Reporter with the National Post“In their new book,Angels, Mobsters and Narco-Terrorists, Lamothe and Nicaso have once again set the standard for organized crime writing. They have provided a timely exposé on the state of global crime and the significant trends that have transpired since the publication of their influential tomeGlobal Mafia. This illuminating sequel helps cement their reputation asCanada’s top experts on organized crime in this country and beyond.”—Stephen Schneider, PH.D., Department of Sociology and Criminal Law, St. Mary’s University,Halifax,Canada