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I Heard You Paint Houses

Now Filmed as The Irishman directed by Martin Scorsese
By Charles Brandt
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I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt delves into the intriguing world of organised crime, focusing on the life of Frank Sheeran, a hitman linked to the disappearance of the infamous union leader, Jimmy Hoffa. Through captivating interviews, Sheeran recounts his long and complex history with the Mafia, offering insight into mob activities and his role in pivotal events. The narrative presents a gripping exploration of loyalty, deception, and the blurred lines of justice.
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You might find this book fascinating if you're intrigued by true crime stories that delve into the life of Frank Sheeran and his involvement with the mob. It's a gripping narrative that explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the mysterious disappearance of union leader Jimmy Hoffa, offering a thrilling insight into organised crime and its impact on history.

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The incredible true story of the death of Jimmy Hoffa, the most famous hit in Mafia history.

The incredible true story of the death of Jimmy Hoffa, the most famous hit in Mafia history.

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I Heard You Paint Houses are the first words Jimmy Hoffa ever spoke to Frank 'the Irishman' Sheeran. To paint a house is to kill a man. The paint is the blood that splatters on the wall and floors.

In the course of nearly five years of recorded interviews, Frank Sheeran confessed to Charles Brandt that he handled more than twenty-five hits for the Mob, and for his friend Hoffa.

Sheeran learned to kill in the US Army, where he saw an astonishing 411 days of active combat during World War II. After returning home, he became a hustler and a hit man, working for legendary crime boss Russell Bufalino. Eventually, Sheeran would rise to a position of such prominence that he was named as one of only two

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I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt delves into the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, narrated with a style reminiscent of iconic gangster films. The book is described as a gripping guilty pleasure, standing out with its concise and powerful storytelling, surpassing even the dramatic flair of crime series like The Sopranos.

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ISBN: 9781444710502

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: 16 pp black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Born and raised in New York, Charles Brandt is a former high school teacher, welfare investigator and homicide prosecutor. He has been named by his peers as one of the best lawyers in America. He now lives in Delaware with his family.

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