John Dickie's 'Blood Brothers' offers an unparalleled deep dive into the shadowy world of the Sicilian Mafia. This definitive account unravels the intricate history, brutal power structures, and the chilling secret rituals that bound these notorious godfathers together. Dickie meticulously charts the Mafia's evolution from its obscure origins to its pervasive modern-day influence, revealing the strategies and violence that sustained its reign of terror. It's a gripping narrative, essential for understanding one of history's most feared criminal organizations, meticulously researched and vividly told by a leading expert.