This novel delves into the murky world of Sicilian society, where the Mafia's influence permeates every level. When a businessman is murdered, the investigation is met with a wall of silence, indicative of the fear and complicity that hampers the pursuit of justice. The protagonist, a determined police captain, faces numerous obstacles as he attempts to unravel the complex web of connections that shield the true culprits. His quest exposes the deep-rooted corruption and the challenges of confronting an entrenched criminal organization that operates within a code of silence and intimidation.

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