Scott Hoffman

Author

Scott Hoffman is not a name that is listed in any court records or historical documents about the
Mafia. But, he was in the room when meetings took place, he saw street enforcers and juice
collectors deal out punishment, and he interacted with the real Goodfellas and Godfathers,
including notorious gangsters Henry Hill, Tony Accardo, and Sam Giancana. He witnessed his
first murder as a little boy – and was asked to get rid of the .22 silencer. He worked during
college at social clubs run by The Lucchesi, Columbo, and Bonnano crime families. And he
heard many stories from his father, who spent over 55 years in the family business, rising up to
be a consigliere for Giancana. Scott had to make a decision when he graduated college – would
he live a straight and clean life – or would he spend his whole life being chased by the FBI,
competing mobsters, and fellow gangsters? His book is a work of historical fiction that ties in
true events and real hitmen – and tells a unique story of the hardships, consequences, and
rewards of living “the life.”

About the Author
Scott M. Hoffman was a witness to historical events concerning major mob families. He learned
the inner workings from his dad, who loyally served The Outfit for over 55 years – never
spending a day in prison. Now 74, he is a native of Chicago. He is a graduate of Long Island
University-Brooklyn with a B.A. in Journalism. For 35 years he worked for the City of Chicago
in the Departments of Purchasing and Finance. Inside is his first published book.