In regard to the Hortis book - Though I've not read the book yet, I can say from inside the 'authors circle' there are definitely some disputes and shall we say... not so kind disagreements over how great or not great it is. Also, I am no magician, do not claim to be a god of research, but I'm pretty confident that most books on the old mob, mine included, offer interesting material - to be further discussed and researched. Things I put in my Luciano book could, quite honestly, be found but apparently I am the only one who looked in the right places, but I will never claim to have some magical special powers! I just did what I did and hope readers find some interesting new stuff.