Inside stories from the most dangerous jails on earth. From medieval dungeons to modern-day supermax facilities, The World's Worst Prisons takes you behind bars into some of the most notorious and brutal prisons on the planet. Karen Farrington explores infamous institutions like Alcatraz and Devil’s Island, exposing a grim world of gang control, sadistic punishments, and daily violence.
Packed with harrowing stories of escapes, smuggling, death row life, and abuse, this book also delves into the politics of imprisonment—from North Korea’s labor camps to the rise of privately-run prisons.
With prison populations soaring, Farrington offers a timely, unflinching look at a deeply flawed system that continues to raise urgent questions about justice, punishment, and human rights.
