The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer

Philip Carlo

Aug 2006 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Michael Prichard

About this audiobook

Richard "The Ice Man" Kuklinski led a double life beyond anything ever seen on The Sopranos, becoming one of the most notorious professional assassins in American history while hosting neighborhood barbecues in suburban New Jersey. Now, after 240 hours of face-to-face interviews with Kuklinski and his wife and daughters, author Philip Carlo tells his extraordinary story. Kuklinski was Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's partner in the killing of Paul Castellano at Spark's Steakhouse. John Gotti hired him to kill the neighbor who accidentally ran over his child. For an additional price, he would make victims suffer; he conducted this sadistic business with cold-hearted intensity, never disappointing his customers. By his own estimate, he killed over two hundred men, taking enormous pride in his variety and ferocity of technique. Kuklinski's story, once known, captivated the public and became the subject of three HBO documentaries about which the New York Times raved "Few viewers are ever likely to forget this thoroughly chilling portrait. As for possible movie competition, it would work on the level of The Silence of the Lambs."

Ratings and reviews

Very repetitive and alot of contradictory information. Based on what I've learned about kuklinski, this is somewhat expected but I think it was the author's responsibility to proofread a bit closer.

Interesting, firsthand accounts of alot of the unsoleved crimes. During his time out in the streets. Recommend for all adults.

I really enjoyed what I heard with the Audio book my daughter is really into audio book,first time trying it and I enjoyed hearing how it works.

About the author

Philip Carlo grew up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, amidst the world's highest concentration of Mafia members. His knowledge of their walk and talk helped him become a successful crime writer. His critically acclaimed work The Night Stalker chronicles serial killer Richard Ramirez. Philip lives in New York.

Michael Prichard has recorded well over five hundred audiobooks and was named one of SmartMoney magazine's Top Ten Golden Voices. His numerous awards and accolades include an Audie Award and several AudioFile Earphones Awards.