Scott M. Hoffman

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.

Scott Hoffman is not a name that is listed in any court records or historical documents about the Mafia.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.”