Omertà: The Last Code of the Mafia

For centuries, Omertà—the Sicilian code of silence—was the heartbeat of the Mafia, a sacred vow of honor and loyalty. It carried the Cosa Nostra through war, betrayal, and power struggles. But as the 20th century draws to a close, silence is no longer enough. In the modern world, money speaks louder than honor.

When powerful New York mob boss Raymonde Aprile is assassinated, his nephew Astorre Viola, a seemingly unassuming man with a passion for opera and a love for baking bread, emerges as an unlikely heir to his empire. But Viola is no ordinary heir—he is a man trained from childhood in the ruthless ways of the Mafia, prepared for a war that no one sees coming.

As the FBI launches its own investigation, secrets unravel, alliances crumble, and old loyalties are tested. Rival gangs, corrupt bankers, and hidden enemies lurk in the shadows, each trying to seize power in the absence of the old Don. But Astorre knows the game—and he plays it better than anyone.

In Omertà, Mario Puzo delivers a masterful final novel of the Mafia, a gripping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and the unbreakable power of silence in a world where everything has a price.