CIGAR CITY MAFIA

A Complete History Of The Tampa Underworld

by Scott M. Deitche

Bootleggers, gambling, ringleaders, arsonist, narcotics dealers and gang murders - a variety of characters flourished in the era known as Prohibition, and Tampa, Florida was where they battled for supremacy of criminal underworld.

About the Author: Scott M. Deitche was born and raised in central New Jersey. He is an author specializing in organized crime and the Mafia. Mr. Deitche has written numerous books and over 50 articles on organized crime for local and national magazines and newspapers. He has been featured on the History Channel, Fox-TV, A&E, Discovery Channel, AHC, C-Span, and Oxygen Network. In addition, he has also appeared on dozens of local and national news shows, as well as over 40 radio programs. He is a member of the Mob Museum’s advisory council and he resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.