Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws: My Infiltration of America's Deadliest Biker Gangs

Charles Falco · Kerrie Droban

Feb 2013 · Sold by Macmillan

About this ebook

The basis for the hit TV series Gangland Undercover!

Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws presents the gripping account from an ex-con who went undercover to help the ATF infiltrate three of America's most violent biker gangs.

Despite lacking any experience with motorcycle gangs, Charles Falco infiltrated three of America's deadliest biker gangs: the Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws. In separate investigations that spanned years and coasts, Falco risked his life, suffering a fractured neck and a severely torn shoulder, working deep under cover to bring violent sociopaths to justice.

His dedication was profound; Falco spent almost three years infiltrating the Vagos gang and rose to second in command of the Victorville, California chapter. He even served time in San Bernardino's Murder Unit and endured solitary confinement to protect his cover and the investigations. Falco recorded confessions of gangland-style killings and nearly became a target himself before he sought refuge in the Witness Protection Program. But discontent to remain on the sidelines and motivated by a strong sense of duty, Falco eventually left the Program and volunteer his talents again to infiltrate the Mongols and Outlaws, rising in rank to Vice President of the Petersburg, Virginia Outlaws chapter.

His efforts culminated in sixty two arrests of members for various crimes, including assault and murder. Executing one of this country's most successful RICO prosecutions and effectively crippling the criminal enterprise, Falco's engrossing narrative of the dangers of the biker underworld harkens back to Hunter S. Thompson's classic Hell's Angels, vividly recounting a life undercover.

Ratings and reviews

I gripping look into the lifestyle of the Vagos and Outlaws 1%er motorcycle clubs of the time. If you enjoy reading about biker culture then this is a MUST read.

If you know a few things about these people, you'll know that Falco's accountings are true and correct. Droban's writing style leaves a bit to be desired on a couple of levels; repetitive descriptive phrases become tiresome (everything is "white" light, Falco's eyes are always "sore", and she has a fascination with scenes that "glitter with broken glass") but the overall factuality, especially regarding the Vagos operation, is definitely the work of an honorable man, much in the same light as that of George Rowe. Both this and "Gods of Mischief" are highly recommended for anyone wishing to get the real scoop on the inner workings of an OMG.

Such an insightful look and crazy ride into a world I never knew existed. I could not put this down once I started reading. I can't wait to start the next one.

About the author

CHARLES FALCO spent three years infiltrating the Vagos, becoming second-in-charge of the Victorville, California chapter, another two years infiltrating the Mongols and Outlaws and became vice president of a Virginia chapter of the Outlaws.

KERRIE DROBAN is the co-author of Prodigal Father, Pagan Son and author of Running with the Devil, winner of the USA Book News National Book Award for Best Memoir/Autobiography and two-time winner for their True Crime award. She is an attorney in Arizona.