Operation Underworld By Matthew Black

Operation Underworld explores a little-known alliance between the U.S. government and the American Mafia during World War II. As fears of sabotage grew along the American coastline, U.S. intelligence agencies secretly collaborated with organized crime leaders to secure ports and gather information.

The book reveals how mob figures such as Lucky Luciano were involved in these covert operations. It also examines how this unusual partnership influenced postwar politics and organized crime.