Jon Roberts

Jon Roberts is an American author and publisher who is known for writing books about history, crime, and justice. He is most well-known for his best-selling book, "Mafia Prince: Inside America's Most Violent Crime Family and the Bloody Fall of La Cosa Nostra."

Roberts was born in 1953 and grew up in New York City. He attended Fordham University and graduated with a degree in criminal justice. He began his career as a police officer in the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Roberts served as an undercover investigator, specializing in organized crime activities.

After working with the NYPD, Roberts became an investigative reporter; his book "Mafia Prince" is based on his reportage. The book examines the Sicilian-American mafia family and its inner workings. It also examines its links to organized crime around the world.

In 2008, Roberts released his second book, "Covert Empire: How the U.S. Conducts Secret War in Iraq," which looks into the secret operations in Iraq. The book is based on interviews with the people who were involved in the covert activities, as well as documents from the Department of Defense and the CIA.

In 2011, Roberts wrote the book, "Clandestine America: Inside the Covert World of the CIA and Other US Intelligence Agencies," which looks at the covert mechanisms within the US intelligence community. This book examines the activities of the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, and other US intelligence agencies.

In 2013, Roberts wrote the book, "American Desperado: My Life--From Mafia Soldier to Cocaine Cowboy to Secret Government Asset," which looks into his life as an undercover agent working with the Department of Justice and FBI on an undercover mission to infiltrate the mafia. The book explores his experiences as a federal agent and the challenges of that life.

Roberts' books have been featured in The New York Times and National Public Radio. His books are considered required reading for students of organized crime, US covert operations, and military history. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities and events around the world.

Today, Roberts still writes and he is the president and publisher of Covert Publishing. He also serves on boards of several universities, charities, and non-profits, including the Ronald Reagan Foundation.

Jon Roberts is a prominent writer, lecturer, and publisher. His books explore the covert activities of the US government and the murky world of organized crime. He has brought to light the secret activities of the CIA and other government agencies, and has examined the role of the mafia in American culture. His groundbreaking work has been featured in major publications and at universities, making him a highly respected figure in the world of espionage and crime.