Featuring a tough and edgy heroine, this sequel introduces a unique perspective on the hardboiled female private investigator trope in crime fiction. Readers can expect a fresh narrative filled with grit and complexity as the protagonist navigates the challenges of her world, setting it apart from traditional stories in the genre.
Alessandra Martillo emerges as a compelling new figure in crime fiction, embodying the toughness and complexity of classic private investigators. With her streetwise demeanor and fearless nature, she navigates a gritty world, showcasing a blend of intelligence and a sometimes ruthless edge. Norman Green introduces a fresh perspective on the genre with this strong female lead, promising an engaging and edgy narrative.
SHOOTING DOCTOR JACK is a stylish and powerful novel that combines the elegant economy of Elmore Leonard with the narrative fireworks of Richard Price. Now in mass market for the first time! This is the story of three men. There's Fat Tommy Roselli, also known as Tommy Bagadonuts, whose flamboyant style and open heart belie his sharp eye for a quick deal. Then there's Stoney, Fat Tommy's partner in a shady junk–yard business on Troutman Street, whose cynicism and brutality almost save him from his alcoholism. Finally there's Tuco, their young, street–smart apprentice, whose bravado and cunning hide his innocence, his insecurity and his desperate desire to belong. Three men on an inevitable collision course with violence, on "a one–way street that runs from nowhere to nowhere. A street of failures. Fall through the cracks of a better or kinder world, and you find yourself on Troutman Street." Three men in search of redemption and for each of them, there seems to be only one way out.
The story follows thirteen-year-old Cheo Hernandez, a talented baseball player living in The Bronx with his mother. His life takes a turn when Pelios, a recently released convict linked to a mob murder, arrives in the neighborhood. With rumors of hidden treasure swirling around Pelios, his sudden disappearance casts suspicion on Cheo and his friend, City Island Pete. As the boys navigate the dangers of their environment, they must confront both the challenges of adolescence and the perilous situation that has unfolded around them.
Mit 2 Millionen Dollar Beute in der Hinterhand und seinem fünfjährigen Sohn auf dem Beifahrersitz will Mohammed, alias Manny Williams, eine Zeit lang im idyllischen Maine untertauchen. Die großen Augen des kleinen Nicky helfen Mo, freundschaftliche Beziehungen zur Landbevölkerung anzuknüpfen, und die Sehnsucht, Wurzeln zu schlagen, keimt in ihm auf. Doch der Start in ein neues Leben ist schwierig, wenn die New Yorker Polizei und ein paar der dunkelsten Gestalten Brooklyns hinter einem her sind.