"The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis," said Dante Alighieri. Make no mistake; we are in a moral crisis It's easy to be cynical about corruption. Abuse of power by political leaders and government employees goes back to Lucifer's act of betrayal. Readers of the news will encounter too many stories of corruption by those we trust. Nevertheless, the book you hold is an effective antidote to feelings of cynicism and helplessness. Vinny Green is a leading contemporary voice advocating for a crusade against corruption, which he rightly sees as an insidious disease eroding confidence in government, and which has pernicious effects, seen and unseen, including the loss of hope in a better future.