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I grew up in Ft. Thomas and was a teenager when George Ratterman was elected. Many of the Committee of 500 members were friends of my parents. My maternal grandmother had lived next door to Sleepout Louie Levinson. My paternal grandfather rubbed elbows with many of Newport's politicians at the Elks Club. I went to High School with William Wise's son. I played knothole baseball with Pete Schmidt's grandson. I saw Charlie Lester at Mass every Sunday. I just had no idea how significant these personalities were in the history of Campbell County. I had no idea how important Newport was to The Syndicate. I had no idea how corrupt most of the politicians were. I smiled in recognition and shook my head in disbelief. Just a wonderful nostalgic read.

The reason I ordered this book is because I grew up in Newport, Ky and wanted to find out what was going on behind the Sin City walls.

good book. My father-in law is in book. Jer

I’m from Northern KY where this book takes place so I really wanted to understand Newport’s corruption. The author includes many characters with little background or context so I’m constantly having to reread. Plus, I know nothing about gambling or the judicial system. I’ll finish the book but I’m only understanding about 50% of what’s written. Wish the writing was clearer.

This is a well written book of events, people, etc. of my childhood in Northern Kentucky. Facts, not fiction. gr