The Ice Man
By Philip Carlo
- Release Date: 2007-04-01
- Genre: True Crime
Description
Philip Carlo's The Ice Man spent over six weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. Top Mob Hitman. Devoted Family Man. Doting Father. For thirty years, Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski led a shocking double life, becoming the most notorious professional assassin in American history while happily hosting neighborhood barbecues in suburban New Jersey.
Richard Kuklinski was Sammy the Bull Gravano's partner in the killing of Paul Castellano, then head of the Gambino crime family, at Sparks Steakhouse. Mob boss John Gotti hired him to torture and kill the neighbor who accidentally ran over his child. For an additional price, Kuklinski would make his victims suffer; he conducted this sadistic business with coldhearted intensity and shocking efficiency, never disappointing his customers. By his own estimate, he killed over two hundred men, taking enormous pride in his variety and ferocity of technique.
This trail of murder lasted over thirty years and took Kuklinski all over America and to the far corners of the earth, Brazil, Africa, and Europe. Along the way, he married, had three children, and put them through Catholic school. His daughter's medical condition meant regular stays in children's hospitals, where Kuklinski was remembered, not as a gangster, but as an affectionate father, extremely kind to children. Each Christmas found the Kuklinski home festooned in colorful lights; each summer was a succession of block parties.
His family never suspected a thing.
Richard Kuklinski is now the subject of the major motion picture titled "The Iceman"(2013), starring James Franco, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, and Chris Evans.
Reviews
Ice Man
3By fro1060Excellent book! Couldn’t put it down until I finished it!100% fiction
1By Meat-ballGreat read, riveting except none of it’s true. Turns out Kuklinski didn’t kill anyone, let alone 100 or whatever ridiculous number he told people. He was just bored, compulsive liar. As crazy as it sounds, look it up.The Iceman
1By Andre shalomVery detailed, well written but disgusting detail on the ultimate evil in man. And then going on to praise and glorify this devil from hell who exhibited no remorse yet was celebrated for his honesty. Give me a f’en break!Wow
5By WannagetbarelledAmazing book Hard to put down Makes you realize how truly scary the world is Lock your doors and windows before you start reading----- RATS!!!!!!!Incredible. Best Mob book ever.
5By wwelleEnd of context.Loved It
4By Big Daddy NJGreat read, very interesting and well put into words. The subject matter was dark but the telling of the story was excellent. I highly recommend this book.Couldn't put it down!!!
5By lisa0725I had seen the HBO shows about him in my late teens but had completely forgot all about him. I came across his name on a website and heard there was a book about him and being fascinated with true crime, I downloaded it. Amazing story!!!! Very highly recommended!!!!! (But only if you have a strong stomach)The best Mob hit man book ever.
5By uptown mobCan not stop to sleep this story is great dont pass it up.The ice man
5By Rich the big guy kuklinskiI'm not a huge book guy but this one keeps you reading and picturing the events unfold, I would highly recommend this to all adults. Hope you enjoy like I did.Great book
5By RowrunnerI definitely enjoyed the book although it was very graphic. It's not the fault of the author Richard is just a really cold blooded killer and used lots of different ways to do it.