“An intriguing, riveting, and at times scary look inside Russia”

Vodka, Hookers, and the Russian Mafia by Former CIA Agent Joe Serio-$7.99 Kindle Version


In the mid-eighties, Joe Serio, a young and naïve American, traveled to the Soviet Union. His ten-year adventure there would lead him to the KGB, the Russian mafia, and a cast of characters spawned by a rich and beautiful country seemingly at war with itself. Along the way, he came face to face with evil incarnate, ruthless criminals with no regard for human life. 


Travel with him as he tracks down the always elusive truth while uncovering a global criminal network that would soon rock the corridors of power in Washington, D.C.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

At the height of the Russian Mafia threat, Joe Serio was the only American to work inside the Organized Crime Control Directorate of the Soviet National Police (MVD). 

Later, he was the director of the Moscow office of the world's leading business intelligence and corporate investigation firm, Kroll Associates. With access to MVD and KGB files, he investigated the biggest players on the Russian political and financial landscape, discovering deep connections among gangsters, politicians, and businessmen. 

What he didn't count on is where those contacts eventually led.

Joe is currently a conference keynote speaker and trainer on leadership and communication, sharing the techniques he used in Russia to gain access to places no American had been before. 

As president of Joe Serio Enterprises (www.joeserio.com), Joe assists small companies navigate the turbulent waters of interpersonal communication, productivity, and culture change.

Heading up Government Leadership Training (www.glttraining.com), Joe trains government employees on leadership and wellness topics. He has delivered more than 1000 conference keynotes, workshops, and academy classes to a wide range of government department employees. 

Through The 360° Dispatcher (www.360dispatcher.com), he trains call takers, dispatchers, and supervisors. He has logged more than 100 hours at communication centers, monitoring calls and learning the realities of the job. Joe hosts week-long leadership programs for telecommunicators at a ranch in Texas, and is the founder of the six-month 911 Supervisor Leadership Academy.

Joe holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Behavior.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING!

  • "The title captures your attention, and the stories keep pulling you in, page after page. Wow!"

    Karin Marquez, Denver, CO

  • "This is a fantastic read! While the author is questioning his own perceptions and ideas about Russia, he forces me to do the same. And then he pulls me back in with short and intense stories. I'm constantly on my toes. I love it!"

    Micah Wagner, Austin, TX

  • "Vodka, Hookers, and the Russian Mafia grabs you in the first scene and never lets go. The raw honesty is refreshing, and the tales are riveting. I loved it!"

    Steve Oill, Glenvile, NY

  • "Captivating, real-life, action thriller filled with mystery and intrigue that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Sit down, buckle up, and hang on!"

    Crystal Blount, Lake Placid, FL

  • "You had me right from the start. It's so fascinating, fast moving, and I didn't know when the twists and turns are coming. I love it!"

    Geri Davison, Mooresville, NC

  • "A page-turner that lives up to the hype of its title, Vodka, Hookers, and the Russian Mafia challenges what we think is true about Russia and her people."

    Brendhan Sears, Round Lake, IL

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Prepare to Have Your Mind Blown With This Eye-Opening View Behind The Iron Curtain

Vodka, Hookers, and the Russian Mafia: My Life in Moscow is an engaging read that unexpectedly fuses elements of the novels The Godfather and Gorky Park while also showing the storied stalwartness of the Russian citizenry. A captivating overview of the hard realities of Soviet life." 

-- Kirkus Reviews