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Charlie Stella

    Carmelo Stella's writing is deeply rooted in his intimate knowledge of New York City street life, a setting that significantly shapes his narratives. His oeuvre encompasses plays, staged off-off-Broadway, and a debut novel. Stella's work delves into the raw realities of the urban landscape and its inhabitants. His prose is often characterized by its incisive and authentic voice, capturing the spirit of the streets with remarkable fidelity. Readers can expect literary experiences that are both gritty and poignant.

    Mafiya
    Joey Piss Pot
    Johnny Porno
    Eddie's World
    Rough Riders
    The Voices in My Head: A Fictional Memoir
    • 2024

      Joey Piss Pot

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The story revolves around the deepening troubles of Chris, the grandson of Joseph Gallo, who is suspected of getting involved with the mob. Concerned for Chris's safety, Joseph's old friend Artie Adler takes it upon himself to investigate. The tension escalates as Chris's family grapples with the aftermath of his father's murder in a mob-related incident, putting immense strain on Joseph's relationship with his daughter-in-law, Mary, who blames him for her husband's death.

      Joey Piss Pot
    • 2021

      The Voices in My Head: A Fictional Memoir

      • 284 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      THE VOICES IN MY HEAD Charles is born into the American Catholic Dream. Father is cruel to be kind ("Charles was good this week. Charles was bad this week."), pitting him against his sister in the battle for affection. Momma, in her native Italian language, calls him piccolo Gesù (Little Jesus). In his personal battle of good versus evil, Charles turns to daydreams. Can he be saved? Seeking redemption requires more than good intentions. It requires luck too, the kind that places the exact right person in the exact right time and place. It requires love that has nothing to do with money and everything to do with finding a soul that has been petrified by lifelong emotional rejection. A woman to the rescue? Or is the voice of a saint that does the trick? Or maybe it's the voice of young political activist, or is it the voice of the Archangel Metatron? Little Jesus tells his tale in the second person voice of "You" ... just one of the many voices in his head.

      The Voices in My Head: A Fictional Memoir
    • 2016

      Rough Riders

      • 258 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      4.3(20)Add rating

      The story follows Washington Stewart, formerly known as James Singleton, who transitions from a drug dealer and murderer to a man under federal witness protection. After a life-altering encounter with a mobster, he receives a second chance from the FBI, complete with a new identity and plastic surgery. Tasked with a dangerous mission, he must infiltrate a heroin operation linked to Las Vegas, navigating through Missouri and North Dakota while grappling with his past and disfigurement.

      Rough Riders
    • 2016

      Eddie's World

      • 172 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.1(10)Add rating

      Charlie Stella's first great crime novel, back in print and available in paperback for the first time! Eddie Senta is suffering a mid-life crisis and decides to get involved in a heist. Everything that can go wrong, does.

      Eddie's World
    • 2016

      Johnny Porno

      • 342 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.9(60)Add rating

      In a chaotic world filled with conspiracy and danger, Johnny Porno finds himself in a precarious situation as enemies close in from all sides. The story unfolds with a mix of dark humor and thrilling escapades, as Johnny navigates the treacherous landscape of deceit and betrayal. With a cast of eccentric characters and unexpected twists, the narrative explores themes of survival and the absurdity of modern life, keeping readers engaged until the very end.

      Johnny Porno