The Iceman: The True Story of a Cold-Blooded Killer (ISBN 0385307780)

Puddle Deep Jive:
I have read both the Philip Carlo book about the Ice Man and Bruno's book. I also read Bruno's comments on CrimeLibrary regarding Philip Carlo's book. I know for a fact that Carlo spent over 200 hours interviewing Kuklinski at Trenton State Prison; I know for a fact that Bruno ONLY interviewed the Iceman once. Carlo's book on the IceMan is a deep profound look at every aspect of the Iceman's life, detailing his tortured childhood, the many murders he committed, the love he felt for his wife Barbara, daughters Merrick and Chris... and his son Dwayne. I was so emotionally moved by Carlo's book that I cried at the end. Carlo not only captures the essence of the IceMan, but the nuts and bolts that drove him. Conversely, Bruno's portrayal is woefully inadequate-- centers more on Dominick Polifrone than on the IceMan. I know for a fact that Lt Pat Kane pursued Kuklinski for five years before Polifrone even heard the name Richard Kuklinski. Bruno attacks Carlo's book because he wrote what IceMan told him regarding the murder of Jimmy Hoffa, Roy DeMeo and the Iceman's involvement in the killing of Castellano. To my knowledge,and I've researched this thoroughly, there is no definitive audio or video proof about any of those three murders, to indicate that the Iceman lied about anything. When one looks at the HBO specials on the IceMan I think you see a sincere honest, very rare killer-- the same thing Carlo saw during his interviews with Kuklinski at Trenton State. Carlo's book was a New York Times best seller for a reason.

Chilling:
This is a chilling account of a methodical, cold-blooded killer and con man told by a skillful writer. The characters ring true and the story, though real, is as imaginable as fiction. The Iceman should never walk the streets again. Read the book and you'll know why.

best book i have ever read:
best book and subject ever...this is the story of richard kuklinsky the hitman for the mob...but it is so much more...you get sucked in to this mans life and personality....he is strangely very likeable...you feel for this guy...even though he is possibly the biggest killer i have ever read about..watch the iceman dvd and you will know what i mean, but if you are looking for a book that you will not be able to put down, get this, it got me from ireland to australia and i didn't even notice the plane trip...

The Ice Man:
I have read 2 books about the Ice Man and enjoyed them both. One by Anthony Bruno another by Philip Carlo.. Two of the best written books with different out looks which I enjoyed.. I can't say enough about these 2 books.. IF you enjoy true crime you will love these books and the CD.. Judy

Another excellent police "sting " book:
This is the story of another undercover police "sting" this time removing Richard Kuklinski and his car theft/murder crew.The book is similar to "Murder Machine" which describes the police "sting" of the DeMeo crew.Kuklinski's own greed finally brings him down.On the numerous murders described graphically in the book,the majority are "crew enforcement" type where Kuklinski kills crew members or other "players" who represent a real or imagined threat to the Iceman.Members of his crew turn on him,which is the same plot as "Murder Machine",and become police witnesses against Kuklinski and this is how he is finally "brought down".There is alot of tension between the Iceman and the undercover cop in the book.You realize that the cop involved is in extreme danger because Kuklinski is batting 1000 in regard to his deals with other criminals.That is all,kills!