Amazon is the most successful online retailer in the world, worth a trillion dollars, and considered a multinational giant. The book discusses the factors that contribute to Amazon's success, including its reputation as a deadly and gloomy place, despite its popularity. The book also highlights how Amazon is allegedly monopolizing many industries and controlling the world, although relatively few people are aware of this. Additionally, the book notes that Amazon's resellers struggle to turn a profit while Amazon continues to report record profits. The book promises to explain the business methods that Amazon employs to maintain its success.