Donnie Brasco: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Donnie Brasco by Joseph D. Pistone: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone carried out the most audacious sting operation ever, working undercover for six years to infiltrate the flamboyant community of mafia soldiers, "connected guys," captains, and godfathers.Now his unforgettable eyewitness account brings to pulsating life the entire world of wiseguys—their code of honor and their treachery, their wives, girlfriends and whores, their lavish spending and dirty dealings.With the drama and suspense of a high-tension thriller, Joseph Pistone reveals every incredible aspect of the jealously guarded world he penetrated...and draws a chilling picture of what the mafia is, does, and means in America today.
Quick facts about Donnie Brasco
- Title: Donnie Brasco
- Author: Joseph D. Pistone
- First published: 1987
- Genre: biography, mafia, mafia trials
- OpenLibrary ID: OL4976010W
Where to read Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco by Joseph D. Pistone is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Donnie Brasco about?
Posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco," FBI agent Joseph D.
Who wrote Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco was written by Joseph D. Pistone.
When was Donnie Brasco published?
Donnie Brasco was first published in 1987.



