ФБР-овский агент Джозеф Д. Пистоне, masquerading as the criminal Donnie Brasco, undertook the boldest operation in the history of the FBI, going undercover for six years to infiltrate the most secretive circles of the mafia. His unforgettable narrative brings to life the entire mob world – their code of honor and betrayal, their wives, girlfriends, and mistresses, their extravagant spending and shady dealings. Joseph Pistone unveils all the astonishing facets of the closely guarded realm he entered, painting a chilling portrait of what the mafia is, what they do, and what it signifies in contemporary America.