This book is written by Joseph Salerno, an Italian American plumber who found himself involved with Philadelphia mobster Nicodemo Scarfo. Scarfo was banished from Philadelphia to Atlantic City for his antics, where he soon took over the construction business during the casino building boom. This is how Salerno came into contact with him. While hanging around these gangsters, he witnessed a murder that was committed using his own weapon. He told the police everything he knew, but his treatment by law enforcement was really disheartening. He witnessed against Scarfo and his testimony did help bring light to Scarfo's misdeeds. Scarfo was a man with a quick temper and a penchant for murder. It is believed that Scarfo was responsible for at least twenty six murders, but probably a lot more. This book details Salerno's experiences with the mob, but also his time in witness protection, his family issues, and his issues with his treatment by law enforcement. It was a really interesting book, and I certainly appreciate it getting me through dance and waiting at the dentist office.