Worldwide Evil and Misery: The Legacy of the 13 Satanic Bloodlines by Robin de Ruiter (often with contributions from Fritz Springmeier) is a controversial, 47-chapter exposé that explores the theory that the world is controlled by a sinister elite group known as the Illuminati, working toward a "New World Order" and a global dictatorship. The book is considered part of the conspiracy genre, with the first French edition reportedly being banned in France in 2006. It is often described by readers as shocking, highly critical of the "Deep State," and deeply religious in its approach.