Gomorrah

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''Read this important book'' - The Guardian Seeking the truth behind organized crime in the city, Roberto Saviano bravely brings to light the monstrous actvities and far-reaching influence of the notorious Camorra - locally known as ''the System''. Unveiling the Camorra''s involvement in high fashion to illegal drugs and even toxic waste disposal, Gomorrah unflinchingly explores the syndicate''s iron grip on the Neapolitan coast, stretching beyond traditional depictions of Italian life. The book oscillates between exhilarating investigative journalism and a poignant memoir, painting both a factual and emotional picture of life in the shadow of organized crime. Saviano''s courageous work has earned him global acclaim . . . and police protection. This is not just a story; it''s a dramatic reveal of a dark criminal reality - which will shatter your understanding of Naples'' hidden underbelly.

About the author

Roberto Saviano was born in 1979 and studied philosophy at the University of Naples. His novel The Piranhas earned widespread acclaim and was adapted as a major motion picture, which won the Silver Bear for Best Screenplay at the Berlinale. Gomorrah, his first book, has won many awards, including the prestigious 2006 Viareggio Literary Award. It was adapted into a play; a film, which won the Grand Prix du Jury at Cannes; and a television series.