Brighton Publishing releases eBook version of, Brancato: “Mafia Street Boss” by Frank Monastra

CHANDLER, Ariz. - Aug. 7, 2013 - PRLog -- CHANDLER (AZ)—Brighton Publishing LLC proudly announces the eBook release of Frank Monastra’s groundbreaking work, Brancato: “Mafia Street Boss.” Frank Monastra, author and grandson of Frank Brancato, delves into the secret life of one of Ohio’s most feared personalities and a lynchpin in the Sicilian underworld. Brancato: Mafia Street Boss (http://www.amazon.com/BRANCATO-Mafia-Street-Boss-ebook/dp/B00E9FVS7Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375425548&sr=8-1&keywords=brancato%2C+frank+monastra) is currently available in all popular eBook formats from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other fine retailers with the print release scheduled for late-2013, to be distributed by Ingram, the world’s largest book wholesaler and On-demand from the Espresso Book Machine.

Frank Monastra knew his Grandfather to be a kind-hearted, soft-spoken, tire salesman. However, in reality, Frank Brancato was the right-hand man of Cleveland Mafia Boss, John Scalish.

It was the 1920s and the days of prohibition were at their peak. Times were changing rapidly, and for Sicilian immigrant Frank Brancato, an opportunity would soon present itself to assume his place among the ranks of Cleveland’s powerful mafia underworld.

Brancato’s demeanor and no-nonsense approach would eventually garner him the name “Mafia Street Boss,” as well as a foot soldier position working with the formidable Lonardo and Porrello families.

For years, FBI agents were under direct orders from J. Edgar Hoover himself, to observe Brancato’s activities and attempt to collect information that would lead to a criminal conviction.

Throughout the years, various agents—G-Men—had made attempts to pin mob-style ‘hits’ on Brancato. However, eyewitnesses would suddenly disappear or die from an unexpected—or mysterious—illness. Cases would quickly fall apart for lack of evidence, and Brancato would walk away clean.

With years of robbery, extortion, and bootlegging under his belt, Brancato moved quickly up the La Cosa Nostra ladder. Allegedly, in 1972, one year before his death, Frank Brancato took on his last role within the Mafia family—Consigliere.

“Author Frank Monastra demonstrates that life is often more fascinating than fiction, and Frank Brancato’s role in the underworld—albeit a notorious one—is certainly a story worth telling,” said Kathie McGuire, director of Brighton Publishing LLC. “Brancato: ‘Mafia Street Boss’ offers a candid look into the lifestyle and legacy of one of the most feared men in the country.”

Author Frank Monastra is the grandson of Frank Brancato and has conducted years of research on his grandfather, as well as the crime families he associated with. Mr. Monastra recalls that he was always told by his parents that his grandfather was a tire salesman. Mr. Monastra currently resides in Cleveland with his beautiful wife of fourteen years, his three children, and five grandchildren.