“Jana Arsovska’s expertise in the subject matter—combined with truly gripping prose— provides the reader with a solid understanding of the historical, legal, and sociological aspects of this truly international and sophisticated element of organized crime.”

—John R. Cencich, Professor and Director, Center for Criminological and Forensic Sciences, California University of Pennsylvania, and author of The Devil’s Garden: A War Crimes Investigator’s Story

“Arsovska offers excellent analysis, ethnographic insight, and crucial background about the social, economic, and political context of the situation she describes so well. Start with the preface, and you will be hooked.”

—Jay Albanese, Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University, author of Transnational Crime and the 21st Century: Criminal Enterprise, Corruption, and Opportunity

“An unprecedented insight into Albanian organized crime and its evolving cultural, social, and political context. An outstanding piece of work.”

—Letizia Paoli, Professor, University of Leuven Faculty of Law, and author of Mafia Brotherhoods: Organized Crime, Italian Style