Step into the shadows of America’s criminal underworld in this riveting true crime audiobook that exposes the rise and fall of the Mafia’s most powerful families.

Acclaimed historian and bestselling author Isabella Hayes delivers a gripping exploration of the American Mafia—from its early roots in the immigrant neighborhoods of New York and Chicago to its nationwide empire of violence, extortion, and political corruption. This is the real story behind the legends—told with chilling detail, sharp historical insight, and immersive storytelling that brings each figure and event to life.

In this unflinching account, you’ll hear about:

•The formation of the Five Families and Lucky Luciano’s reorganization of the mob

•Al Capone’s ruthless rule over Chicago and the blood-soaked bootlegging wars

•The Mafia’s grip on unions, Las Vegas casinos, and city politics

•FBI wiretaps, sting operations, and RICO trials that brought the mob to its knees

•The secret lives of mob wives, mistresses, and female enforcers

•Infamous hits, unsolved disappearances, and betrayals that shattered the code of silence

•The emergence of Russian syndicates, drug cartels, and cybercrime as new global threats

•And the lingering question: Is the Mafia truly gone—or just operating in the shadows?

With vivid narration and journalistic depth, Mobsters and Mayhem takes listeners behind the headlines and into the backrooms of America’s most feared criminal organizations.

If you’re a fan of true crime audiobooks, Mafia history, or gritty tales of power and betrayal, this is your next can't-miss listen.