The celebrated author of "Gomorrah" paints an alarming picture of his homeland Italy in his new book. He describes the structure and history of the 'Ndrangheta, the Mafia organization that has also spread to Germany. He details the ongoing waste crisis in Naples that has lasted for 16 years and reports how the political conflict simultaneously devolves into a personal mudslinging match. As long as the rule of law is undermined, the culture of crime will continue to prevail, Saviano laments. He calls for resistance against injustice, corruption, and the erosion of democracy. With this book, Saviano has become the conscience of an entire nation.