Meyer Lansky: The Shadowy Exploits of New York's Master Manipulator presents a compact biography of one of New York's most calculating 20th-century figures. Over 142 pages the book outlines Lansky's role beside Lucky Luciano and his reputation as the mob's financial strategist.

The text emphasizes Lansky's methods, influence on the criminal economy, and the businesslike tactics that made him stand out among gangsters. An FBI observer once suggested he could have run a major corporation had he chosen a lawful path.

Clear prose and brief chapters make this a useful introduction for readers of true crime and for visitors seeking historical context on New York's underworld.

• Concise true-crime biography
• Context for New York city history
• 142 pages; Altitude Pub. Canada, 2005; Paperback

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