Books like Confessions of a master jewel thief by Bill Mason

Jack Black’s memoir, *You Can't Win*, documents a life on the fringes of American society, from frontier outlaws to Depression‑era hustlers, offering a candid look at crime, addiction, and survival.

Unveiling the Shadows of Organized Crime: The Life of Clyde Smaldone

The Black Hand traces the rise of Mexican Mafia through the eyes of Rene "Boxer" Enriquez, revealing its brutality, power, and the betrayals that haunt a life devoted to crime.

Gaspipe tells the full story of Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso, the former Lucchese family boss whose life of crime—drug trafficking, racketeering, and alliances with Russian mobsters—ended in federal prison after he became an informant.

Former Boston gangster narrates his partnership with FBI informant James "Whitey" Bulger, the ensuing murders, false accusations, and ultimate cooperation with the authorities, revealing the brutal truth of organized crime in South Boston.

A nonfiction true‑story of famed book thief John Charles Gilkey, the detective Ken Sanders, and journalist Allison Hoover Bartlett as they pursue rare‑book robberies across the United States.

Mike Dash unravels the rise of Italian organized crime in America, focusing on the pioneering Mafia figure Giuseppe Morello, "The Clutch Hand," and his network in early 20th‑century New York.

John "Red" Shea, a former top lieutenant in the South Boston Irish mob, shares his life of crime from teenage thefts to a 12‑year federal sentence for drug trafficking.

True crime biography of John Gotti, the infamous Gambino family boss, detailing his life, criminal career, and final years in prison.

In the summer of 1913, under the cover of London's perpetual smoggy dusk, two brilliant minds are pitted against each other -- a celebrated gentleman thief and a talented Scotland Yard detective -- in the greatest jewel heist of the new century. An exquisite strand of pale pink pearls, worth more than the Hope Diamond, has been bought by a Hatton Garden broker. Word of the "Mona Lisa of Pearls" spreads around the world, captivating jewelers as well as thieves. In transit to London from Paris, the necklace vanishes without a trace. Joseph Grizzard, "the King of Fences," is the charming leader of a vast gang of thieves in London's East End. Grizzard grew up on the streets of Whitechapel during the terror of Jack the Ripper to rise to the top of the criminal world. Wealthy, married, and a father, Grizzard still cannot resist the sport of crime, and the pearl necklace proves an irresistible challenge. Inspector Alfred Ward patrols the city's dark, befogged streets before joining the brand-new division of the Metropolitan Police known as "detectives." Ward earns his stripes catching some of the great murderers of Victorian London and, at the height of his career, is asked to turn his forensic talents to finding the missing pearls and the thief who stole them. In the spirit of The Great Train Robbery and the tales of Sherlock Holmes, this is the true story of a psychological cat-and-mouse game set against the backdrop of London's golden Edwardian era. Thoroughly researched, compellingly colorful, The Great Pearl Heist is a gripping narrative account of this little-known, yet extraordinary crime. - Jacket flap.

Kenny Gallo’s gripping memoir traces his rise from a crime‑savvy youth in California to a feared gangster, porn mogul, and undercover FBI agent, exposing the intertwining worlds of the mob, cocaine trade, and adult entertainment.

Inside the brutal world of MS‑13, one teenage gang member turns FBI informant and exposes the gang’s reach across the United States and Central America, revealing the violence, loyalty, and law‑enforcement challenges that shape this criminal network.

In his memoir, Albert DeMeo reveals the conflicted life of growing up as the son of the notorious Gambino Mafia killer Roy DeMeo, detailing the hidden legacy of organized crime in New York.

Jessi is excited to travel to New York City to watch her friend Quint perform in his first major ballet, while juggling the thrilling mysteries of jewel thieves and her role as a babysitter.

When Max Bannister’s priceless family collection is displayed publicly, his half‑brother and a savvy exhibit director must protect it from Interpol‑wanted thief Quinn and a secret plot that threatens to destroy everything.

Louis Ferrante’s memoir follows his rapid rise from teenage street hijacker to a high-ranking Gambino mobster, his decade-long incarceration, and a transformative journey into writing, religion, and legal advocacy.

Eric Konigsberg’s gripping family history unfolds the lurid rise of his notorious ‘Uncle Heshy,’ the legendary Mafia enforcer who spent decades on the run.

Siblings Penny and Mark, with friend David, embark on a thrilling Madrid adventure when they encounter jewel thieves and rely on faith for safety.

Elizabeth Smart recounts her 2002 abduction, nine‑month captivity, escape, and transformation into a champion for child‑crime prevention, drawing on faith, resilience, and advocacy work.