In his debut book, journalist Gustavo Sammartino presents chilling insights into the psyche of Carlos Guillermo Suárez Mason, a notorious general from Argentina's military dictatorship. The book reveals unfiltered confessions from Suárez Mason over five years of interviews, shedding light on his perspective and actions during a dark chapter in Argentina's history. This includes a disturbing revelation about giving a disappeared woman's baby to a "friend priest," illustrating the profound moral dilemmas and fears that surrounded the publication process.

Suárez Mason, often referred to as the "Argentinian Eichmann" by U.S. media, was the fourth-ranking officer in the military junta and commander of the First Army Corps during the dictatorship. He faced accusations of numerous human rights abuses, including kidnappings, torture, murders, and the theft of babies. Despite being implicated in these heinous acts, he died in 2005 without any conviction, allowing his narrative to remain unchallenged until now. The book's title itself, "If you tell, I will kill you," underscores the culture of fear and the urgent need to confront the traumas of history.

With the work of Sammartino, readers are provided a critical examination of not only Suárez Mason's actions but also the societal reluctance to confront such dark instances of recent history. The author documents the tension between revealing truths and the fear of retribution, posing significant questions about accountability and the legacy of the dictatorship in contemporary Argentina. The revelations aim to spark a necessary conversation about the implications of authority and the moral responsibilities of those who were complicit in such systemic violence, ultimately contributing to the ongoing discourse about human rights and justice in Argentina.