How Organized Crime Really Works

Organized crime is more than a single syndicate or stereotype. Bill Fite, Carmen Amato, J. L. Hill, James L’Etoile, Jeffrey James Higgins, and Robin Yocum draw on firsthand knowledge and rigorous research to explore how criminal organizations really operate. From traditional mafia structures to modern networks, this session focuses on codes of loyalty, internal conflict, and the consequences that bring true authenticity to crime fiction.

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