Book summary
Omertà, the Sicilian code of silence, has been the cornerstone of the Mafia's sense of honour for centuries. Born in the Sicilian hills, omertà carried the Mafia through a century of change, but now at the century's end it is becoming a relic from a bygone age. Honour may be silent - but money talks.New York - a mob boss is assassinated and no one will talk. His nephew and the head of the city's FBI both launch investigations into the murder. But silence spreads like a contagion: the silence of rival gangs, the silence of crooked bankers; even the silence of the courts. However, the world of the Mafia is one without integrity, and riven with greed. And when money starts to talk..
About the author
Mario Puzo (1920–1999) was an American author, screenwriter, and novelist, best known for his portrayal of the Mafia and organized crime. His work, particularly the Godfather series, became a cornerstone of popular culture, blending the worlds of family drama, crime, and power dynamics.
