Anna Sergi is Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Essex. She specialises in organised crime and comparative criminal justice. She has published widely including four previous books, the most recent one published by Bristol University Press.
A unique insight into the 'ndrangheta that shatters the glamorized image we have conjured of the 'mafia' and sheds light on the workings of this international beast. Connie Agius, Anti-Money Laundering Researcher In a field dominated by crumbs from law enforcement tables, this highly personal study is a refreshing addition to the literature on organized crime. Richard Hobbs, University of Essex A tour de force expose of the global operations of the Calabrian mafia, and a critical resource for anyone interested in the most secretive and successful criminal organizations on the planet. Nick McKenzie, investigative journalist