“60 MINUTES” (Australia) named ABE SAFFRON the most well known person in Twentieth Century Australia.

Over 200,000 articles and stories in newspapers, magazines, radio and TV.

Now at last, the American edition is available, packed full of new information and over 140 original photographs.

"Gentle Satan" is the true story of ABE SAFFRON, the undiputed Crime Boss of Australia for over 50 years.

The original edition, "Gentle Satan: My Father Abe Saffron" was released in Australia, by Penguin Books on August 4, 2008, and stayed on the Top 10 for 11 weeks.

Often named, “Mr. Sin,” “Gomorra,” “The Boss,” and “The King of Kings Cross” Alan Saffron’s expose is riveting, intriguing and often shocking.

Partnering with American impresario, Lee Gordon, Saffron became Australia’s leading concert promoter from 1950 – 1970, touring over 200 acts including: Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Abbott and Costello, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Jnr., Paul Anka, Chubby Checker, Donovan and Sal Mineo.

“Mr. SIN”, ABE SAFFRON was both an innovator and Vice King, operating night clubs, casinos, brothels, loan sharking, book-making and corruption throughout Australia from 1940 – 1990.

Prime Ministers, Premiers, Politicians and Police were all on his payroll. Unsolved crimes, murder and electric shock were his stock and trade.

Filled with sadness, love, devotion and betrayal, “Gentle Satan” digs deep into the business and family life of growing up with Abe Saffron, the most ruthless and notorious crime figure in Australia’s history.