Blatchford is well-suited to tell this story ... he captures the nuances and nihilism of the prison world ... The narrative is interspersed with fascinating prison arcana. -- Los Angeles Times A gripping, powerful, chilling inside look at a criminal organization that is changing the organized crime landscape. This is a mob classic. -- Dominick Dunne A fascinating, vivid and unforgettable insider's look at the bloody, secret and deadly Mexican Mafia. Chris Blatchford's compulsively readable wake-up call spares no one and names everyone, including the politicians who aid and abet this dangerous criminal organization, through corruption, maddening naivete, or political correctness. -- Joseph Wambaugh A courageous and well-written expose on one of the most ruthless and powerful gangs of all, the Mexican Mafia. Chris Blatchford reaffirms his position as being among Americans greatest investigative reporters. -- Vincent Bugliosi, author of Helter Skelter Chris Blatchford has hit a grand slam. The Black Hand is an important page turning book that will take you into a frightening dark world that shouldn't exist... but it does. It's riveting, and when you finish the book, you'll get up and lock your doors. Highly recommended. -- William Billy Queen, retired special agent ATF and bestselling author of Under and Alone A fascinating look at the world of the Mexican Mafia, more ruthless than the LCN. A must read for law enforcement and a tribute to the courage of 'dropout' Rene 'Boxer' Enriquez. -- Joe Pistone, aka Donnie Brasco
