Original Gangster
The Real Life Story of One of America's Most Notorious Drug Lords
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Narrated by:
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Cary Hite
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Written by:
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Frank Lucas
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Aliya S. King
About this listen
In his own words, real life American Gangster Frank Lucas recounts his life as the former heroin dealer and organized crime boss who ran Harlem during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Determined to break the Italian mafia’s monopoly over drug smuggling in New York, Frank cut out middlemen and began smuggling heroin into the United States directly from his source in Vietnam using the coffins of dead American soldiers. Making $1 million per day from his "Blue Magic", the purest heroin on the street, Frank Lucas became one of the most powerful crime lords of his time, while rubbing shoulders with the elite in entertainment, politics, and crime. This powerful memoir reveals what really happened to the man whose rise and fall was dramatized in the 2007 feature film American Gangster, exposing a startling look at the world of organized crime.
Frank Lucas is a former heroin dealer and organized crime boss who operated in Harlem during the 1960s and 1970s whose career was the focus of the 2007 film American Gangster.
Aliya S. King was co-author of the New York Times best-seller Keep the Faith. She has held editorial positions with Billboard and The Source. Her articles have appeared in such magazines as Essence, Ms., Vibe, Vibe Vixen, Uptown, CMJ: New Music Monthly, Teen People, Black Enterprise, and many others. She is currently a senior writer for Giant magazine and a contributing editor for Upscale magazine.
©2010 Frank Lucas with Aliya S. King (P)2010 Blackstone Publishing and Urban Audiobooks LLC.What the critics say
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- Blizzy
- 2021-10-06
It was way better than the story from the movie
The movie version did not do his story justice. I'm glad I found this book and didn't rely on the movie.
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- James.richardson
- 2021-11-05
Great listen
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
just enough detail but not to much.
looking dor something similar now.
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- Daniel Grisales
- 2022-02-02
Great listen!
This listen really takes you through his whole life and wow, it was truly one of hard work, following one’s dreams, and choosing everything one wants
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- Mitchell
- 2022-06-15
great story from front to back, and great narrator
the narrater Cary Hite did an amazing job on this.. And great story all the way through.
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- Cameron
- 2021-12-31
Best Narration Not Of Author.
I can't recommend this book enough. The Narrator is exceptional. obviously the story itself is incredible, if you liked the Denzel film, you'll love this FOR SURE
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-10-04
Entertaining
One of my favourite true crime books I’ve ever read/listened to. Narrator and story was great, not a dull moment in the whole thing. I highly recommend this title.
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- Jon4093
- 2021-09-20
A very entertaining listen
A very interesting listen to a story that is almost too real to believe! A true crime story that gives so much insight into a legend in the NYC underworld. You almost want to cheer for Frank Lucas as he struggles to overcome childhood tragedy into one of the largest crime bosses in NY.
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- Dandre Johnson
- 2024-12-17
What a Story!! I was entertained throughout
What a life to live. Frank Lucas is not a good person, but by the end of it, I had so much respect for him. The story was told well and it was an easy read.
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- Breann Melligan
- 2021-10-15
First Audio Book I’ve ever listened to and it was a great choice
The narrator has a way of pulling you into the story!
I would defiantly recommend this audiobook !
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- John
- 2023-01-30
Incredible
Amazing story
So engaging
Finished in about 24 hrs
Great read wish it didn’t end
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