The Valachi Papers is a gripping non-fiction book by Peter Maas that delves into the inner workings of the Italian-American Mafia. Through the firsthand account of mafia member Joe Valachi, the book shines a light on the organization’s brutal and clandestine activities, offering a chilling and unflinching portrayal of the underworld. Maas’s narrative prowess and Valachi’s candid revelations make The Valachi Papers an enthralling and thought-provoking exploration of organized crime.