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Mafia Made: The Shocking True Story of Crime, Murder and Drug Racketeering
“The first time I saw a man brutally beaten and begging for his life, I was 5 years old. Weeks later, I found out he’d been shot in the head, stabbed eleven times, and nearly decapitated. He was like an uncle to me…”
Growing up in Miami in the 1980s, Anthony Caucci learned early on that things weren’t always what they seemed. Some of his earliest memories were doing the rounds of local Mob bars with his father, collecting tips from wise guys, keeping track of the sports bets, and learning how the Mafia operated.
It didn’t take long before Caucci was ready to step out on his own—and there was plenty of opportunity in the fast-paced, cocaine-fueled underworld of South Florida’s organized crime families.
Caucci quickly established himself as one of the savviest players in the world’s most dangerous game. Before he could legally buy a drink, he was doing business with the Colombian Cartel, smuggling cocaine into the United States and building his own empire, all while outwitting the police, working his connections with the Mafia, and making more money than he could spend.
When he got too big, the feds vowed to bring him down, no matter what it took. They leaned on his friends and family, followed him day and night, and broke any law that stood in their way. But with a cool head and powerful contacts, Caucci stayed just one step ahead.
After yet another narrow escape—this time with 50 kilos in his trunk—Caucci knew his time was up…and you’ll never believe what he did.
Growing up in Miami in the 1980s, Anthony Caucci learned early on that things weren’t always what they seemed. Some of his earliest memories were doing the rounds of local Mob bars with his father, collecting tips from wise guys, keeping track of the sports bets, and learning how the Mafia operated.
It didn’t take long before Caucci was ready to step out on his own—and there was plenty of opportunity in the fast-paced, cocaine-fueled underworld of South Florida’s organized crime families.
Caucci quickly established himself as one of the savviest players in the world’s most dangerous game. Before he could legally buy a drink, he was doing business with the Colombian Cartel, smuggling cocaine into the United States and building his own empire, all while outwitting the police, working his connections with the Mafia, and making more money than he could spend.
When he got too big, the feds vowed to bring him down, no matter what it took. They leaned on his friends and family, followed him day and night, and broke any law that stood in their way. But with a cool head and powerful contacts, Caucci stayed just one step ahead.
After yet another narrow escape—this time with 50 kilos in his trunk—Caucci knew his time was up…and you’ll never believe what he did.
298 pages, Paperback
Published April 15, 2020
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Anthony Caucci
5 booksOrganized Crime - The Italian Mafia - The Colombian Cartel - A True Crime Story
Anthony Caucci was just five years old when he was exposed to organized crime in South Florida. He witnessed his first gruesome Mob beating by Italian Mafia Capo Tony Plate, he was then told to clean up the blood.
By the age of 16 Anthony knew all the ins and outs of the Italian Mafia in South Florida and had very strong connections with major organized crime figures from all five of The Italian Mafia Families. However, Anthony was not just involved with The Mafia, some of his best childhood friends were major players in the Colombian Cartel.
Since Caucci was in a unique position between the Mafia and the Colombian Cartel , he figured out a way to import thousands of kilos of cocaine using his connections with the Cartel and the Mob. Eventually, the government caught up with him and charged him as an adult at the young age of 16. Caucci was determined to keep his freedom and live by a code of honor no matter what the cost. Cooperation against the mafia or the cartel was out of the question.
Fast forward 13 years Caucci had already done one stint in prison by the age of 18 but still continued dealing with the Italian Mafia and Colombian Cartel. Caucci lived a life organized crime that involved racketeering, drug trafficking, kidnapping and murder.
Soon after his release, he began to create his own organized crime empire, becoming one of the most sophisticated and powerful criminals in Miami. It was not long before the Feds picked up his trail and vowed to bring him down using any means possible. Little did they know what they were up against as Caucci continued to humiliate and manipulate them. He was just getting started...
A true crime story of Organized Crime, the Italian Mafia in South Florida, the Columbian Cartel. Cocaine Drug trafficking, and corrupt United States Government in the 1990's,
This true crime book reads like fast-paced fiction, but tells true events about organized crime, notorious criminals and outlaws.
Anthony Caucci was just five years old when he was exposed to organized crime in South Florida. He witnessed his first gruesome Mob beating by Italian Mafia Capo Tony Plate, he was then told to clean up the blood.
By the age of 16 Anthony knew all the ins and outs of the Italian Mafia in South Florida and had very strong connections with major organized crime figures from all five of The Italian Mafia Families. However, Anthony was not just involved with The Mafia, some of his best childhood friends were major players in the Colombian Cartel.
Since Caucci was in a unique position between the Mafia and the Colombian Cartel , he figured out a way to import thousands of kilos of cocaine using his connections with the Cartel and the Mob. Eventually, the government caught up with him and charged him as an adult at the young age of 16. Caucci was determined to keep his freedom and live by a code of honor no matter what the cost. Cooperation against the mafia or the cartel was out of the question.
Fast forward 13 years Caucci had already done one stint in prison by the age of 18 but still continued dealing with the Italian Mafia and Colombian Cartel. Caucci lived a life organized crime that involved racketeering, drug trafficking, kidnapping and murder.
Soon after his release, he began to create his own organized crime empire, becoming one of the most sophisticated and powerful criminals in Miami. It was not long before the Feds picked up his trail and vowed to bring him down using any means possible. Little did they know what they were up against as Caucci continued to humiliate and manipulate them. He was just getting started...
A true crime story of Organized Crime, the Italian Mafia in South Florida, the Columbian Cartel. Cocaine Drug trafficking, and corrupt United States Government in the 1990's,
This true crime book reads like fast-paced fiction, but tells true events about organized crime, notorious criminals and outlaws.
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November 15, 2020
Started out with a bang; enjoyed how the author grew up in a family that had a long involvement with the mob. I was assuming that he would become a member of the Mob. I did commend him for being his own person and venturing out on his own. It was disappointing that he became a drug dealer. At one point and time the Mob avoided drug involvement. The times have changed. However it’s a page turner and I was always “rooting” for Anthony.
June 25, 2025
I have read many books on the mafia and gangster lifestyles. This book is pure fantasy most likely by a person who fantasized about the mafia and movies about them and other gangsters. It is so bad in his "perfect" recollection of events in his life, yet they all come out of other books and movies. I would guess the author is really just a gangster wanna be and a dork. Soooo silly.
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January 9, 2021Mafia Made
Fabulous. Easy read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Cover says it is a true story, but it seems quite extrodinary.
Fabulous. Easy read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Cover says it is a true story, but it seems quite extrodinary.
September 21, 2021
This guy is full of shit.
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