McMafia

This well-researched and informative look at the globalization of organized crime is a remarkable feat. Such criminal activity includes the growing sex trade in Eastern Europe and the Internet scams originating in Nigeria, as well as the trading of commodities ranging from untaxed cigarettes to nuclear materials. Narrator John Lee reads with an impassioned voice. He sounds as interested in the shocking material as every listener will surely be. Lee's classic British delivery is a strong addition to the production. He relates Glenny's text with authenticity and vigor. His voice is crystal clear, his delivery flawless. Fascinating and ominous, this look at the modern-day Mafia is a stunner. L.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine


MCMAFIA is a detailed look at the complex structure of organized crime in modern Europe, and throughout the world, as it infiltrates legitimate businesses. Misha Glenny, a London journalist, does a deep, deep dive into the world of organized crime and finds it in the most unexpected places. Narrator John Lee contributes a measured, respectful reading, making the complicated work easier to understand. Still, MCMAFIA has a lot of strange-sounding names and places that can be difficult to keep straight, especially if the audiobook is listened to with interruptions. Nevertheless, the presentation is fascinating and scary as Glenny demonstrates how completely and seemingly effortlessly organized crime has spread throughout the world. M.S. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine