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Whitey Bulger, The FBI, and the Devil's Deal: A True Story of Crime and Betrayal

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In the annals of American crime, few figures loom as large as James "Whitey" Bulger. A ruthless and cunning mob boss, Bulger terrorized Boston for decades, amassing a vast criminal empire that spanned drug trafficking, extortion, and murder.

Black Mass: Whitey Bulger, the FBI, and a Devil's Deal

by Dick Lehr

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But Bulger's reign of terror was not without its enablers. For years, he enjoyed the protection of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),which turned a blind eye to his crimes in exchange for information on the Irish Republican Army (IRA).

The story of Whitey Bulger and the FBI is a tale of corruption, betrayal, and the corrosive power of unchecked power. It is a story that has been told in countless books, articles, and documentaries, but never before with the depth and detail of "Whitey Bulger, The FBI, and the Devil's Deal."

In this gripping account, author Kevin Cullen draws on years of reporting and exclusive interviews to reveal the full extent of the FBI's complicity in Bulger's crimes. He shows how the FBI not only ignored Bulger's activities but actively helped him to evade justice.

Cullen also delves into the personal lives of Bulger and the FBI agents who protected him. He paints a vivid portrait of Bulger as a charismatic but deeply flawed man, and of the FBI agents who were seduced by his power and influence.

"Whitey Bulger, The FBI, and the Devil's Deal" is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, American history, or the corrosive power of corruption. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.

Praise for "Whitey Bulger, The FBI, and the Devil's Deal"

"A gripping and deeply disturbing account of one of the most corrupt chapters in American law enforcement history." - The Boston Globe

"Kevin Cullen has written the definitive account of Whitey Bulger and the FBI. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how unchecked power can lead to corruption and betrayal." - The New York Times

"A tour de force of investigative journalism that exposes the full extent of the FBI's complicity in Whitey Bulger's crimes." - The Washington Post

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