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I Heard You Paint Houses Paperback Charles Brandt True Crime Mafia Book

I Heard You Paint Houses Paperback Charles Brandt True Crime Mafia Book

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I Heard You Paint Houses

A gripping true crime account centred on Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, Jimmy Hoffa and the secretive world of organised crime, loyalty, power and violence.

Some treasures at Kate's Treasures15 are chosen because they are beautiful or useful. Others are here because they belonged to my dad and formed part of a collection shaped by his fascination with true crime, organised crime and books that explored the darker realities behind powerful people and criminal organisations.

Dad was an actor and scriptwriter who enjoyed books that went beyond sensational headlines to examine the people, relationships and choices behind real events. He appreciated detailed accounts that explored loyalty, corruption, power and the consequences of living within dangerous criminal worlds.

Written by Charles Brandt, I Heard You Paint Houses explores the extraordinary claims of Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran, a former union official who alleged that he worked alongside powerful figures within American organised crime. The book examines his connections to the Mafia, labour unions and the disappearance of union leader Jimmy Hoffa.

Through interviews, personal testimony and investigative detail, Brandt presents a disturbing world built around favours, fear, violence and silence. It offers a fascinating look at the relationships between organised crime, political influence, union power and some of the most infamous figures in twentieth-century American criminal history.

A compelling read for anyone interested in true crime, Mafia history, Frank Sheeran, Jimmy Hoffa, organised crime and the hidden networks of power within the American criminal underworld.


About This True Crime Book

Paperback | True Crime | Mafia History

  • Full Title: I Heard You Paint Houses
  • Author: Charles Brandt
  • Publisher: Hodder
  • Language: English
  • Subjects: True crime, organised crime, the Mafia, Frank Sheeran, Jimmy Hoffa, labour unions, loyalty and violence
  • Reader Interest: True crime, Mafia history, American organised crime, criminal biography and investigative journalism
Condition Pre-owned and in good readable condition. The cover shows general storage and shelf wear, with some visible marks. The pages have minor foxing but remain fully readable, while the spine and binding remain intact. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Arya's Approval
Right darlings… this is a gripping and unsettling journey into a world where loyalty can be dangerous, favours always come with a price and silence is often a matter of survival. Definitely one for true crime readers who want the darker reality behind the Mafia stories.
★★★★★ 5 PAWS, Arya, Chief Drama Officer & True Crime Reviewer

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True Crime Content Information

This book explores organised crime, the Mafia, Frank Sheeran, Jimmy Hoffa, labour unions and the relationships between powerful figures within the American criminal underworld.

It contains discussion of murder, violence, criminal behaviour, corruption and disturbing real-life allegations. The content is presented for factual and educational purposes.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Signs of age, storage and previous handling may be present.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition honestly. Screen settings may cause slight differences in the appearance of colours shown in the photographs.

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