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The Hoods

by Harry Grey · 1952

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This book by Harry Grey - an ex-hood himself - will shock. Here, he dares to tell the truth about cold-blooded Killer Mobs and how they work.

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Setting
USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Subject
true crimetrue crimeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
long · 476 pages

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