Sal Polisi

About the Author

Sal Polisi is a former mobster turned author whose gripping memoir offers an unflinching look into the shadowy underbelly of New York City's organized crime world. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Polisi spent over two decades as a soldier in the Colombo crime family, rising through the ranks amid a life of high-stakes heists, loyalty oaths, and brutal enforcements. After his arrest in the 1980s, he turned state's evidence, helping dismantle the syndicate that once defined his existence. Now a reformed figure, Polisi channels his experiences into writing that blends raw authenticity with introspective wisdom, providing readers with rare, insider perspectives on the mafia's code, betrayals, and the human cost of a criminal life. His work serves as both a cautionary tale and a captivating chronicle of an era gone by.