Everyone consumes sugar, but few are aware of what it triggers in our bodies. Sugar is directly linked to diabetes, obesity, and other diseases that are more prevalent in adults and even children than ever before – and can even be fatal. In his book, Gary Taubes investigates when sugar began its deadly campaign and explores its history in Western countries: from its use as a preservative, as an additive in cigarettes, to today's excessive use in numerous foods where one would least expect it. Taubes sheds light on sugar addiction, puts sugar on trial, and exposes it as a modern mass murderer.