Mars Eghigian Jr.

About the Author

Mars Eghigian Jr. is a distinguished historian and author whose work illuminates the shadowy underbelly of American organized crime during the Prohibition era and beyond. With a keen eye for historical detail and a narrative flair that brings long-forgotten figures to life, Eghigian draws on extensive archival research to explore the lives of mobsters who shaped Chicago's infamous underworld. His debut book, After Capone: The Life and World of Chicago Mob Boss Frank "The Enforcer" Nitti, offers a riveting biography of the enigmatic enforcer who succeeded Al Capone, revealing the intricate web of power, betrayal, and survival in the Windy City's criminal empire. Eghigian's scholarship not only chronicles these events but also contextualizes them within the broader socio-economic forces of the time, making complex history accessible and engaging for readers fascinated by true crime and American history.