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I Heard You Paint Houses by Charles Brandt is a true-crime novel that tells the story of Frank Sheeran, a mob hitman who worked alongside notorious criminals in post-war America. Through interviews with Sheeran, Brandt explores Sheeran’s life of crime, his involvement with the Teamsters, and his role in the disappearance of union boss Jimmy Hoffa. The book sheds light on the deep connections between organized crime and mainstream politics.