'Powers That Prey' Summary

In the late 19th century, Josiah Flynt, a journalist and social reformer, went undercover to investigate the criminal underworld of New York City. He spent time with criminals, prostitutes, and other marginalized individuals, and his experiences led him to write "Powers That Prey." The book is a series of true stories that expose the corruption and brutality of the criminal justice system. Flynt shows how the police, the courts, and the prisons are often more interested in punishing criminals than in rehabilitating them. He also argues that the system is designed to keep the poor and marginalized in a state of perpetual poverty and crime. "Powers That Prey" is a powerful indictment of the criminal justice system and a reminder of the importance of social reform.