This investigation examines the clandestine operations, historical influence, and internal power structures of the Freemasons. Martin Short, an experienced investigative journalist, utilizes extensive archival research and interviews to dismantle the myths surrounding the organization. He presents a critical analysis of how the brotherhood functions within modern society, focusing on the tension between its public image and its private influence.

The work is regarded as a thorough, if skeptical, examination of a notoriously opaque institution. It provides a detailed look at the mechanics of the brotherhood that will satisfy readers interested in institutional power and investigative history.