This well-researched book gives a fair and balanced explanation of what Freemasonry actually is including a first-hand account. It is obvious throughout the book that the repercussions for revealing such "secrets" come with threats, including death and blacklisting, against those who try to leave Freemasonry or remove the veil of secrecy. In fact, actual murders have taken place for this reason. It is clear Freemasonry is not the benevolent society as it is presented to newcomers, but a powerful organisation which, at the very top (33rd degree), boasts some of the most elite (and evil) people in society. Freemasonry is revealed as a religion, but not of the Christian kind. Rather its practices are based on deception of the individual leading them blindly into occult rituals (literally) and ultimately, the worship of Lucifer (members are asked to seek the "light"). In fact, the Catholic Church has had a ban on Freemasonry for centuries and it is illegal in Catholic Italy. Thankfully, Freemasonry is in decline around the world, and books such as these should be studied by anyone who, unwittingly, may have a curiosity about Freemasonry or even a naive inclination to join.