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Armitage Trail

    Armitage Trail was an American crime writer, most renowned for his novel Scarface. His work incisively explored the criminal underworld and the rise of gangster figures, marked by a raw realism and gripping narrative. Trail focused on character psychology and the dynamics of power within organized crime, establishing himself as a significant voice in the genre.

    Der 13. Gast
    The Thirteenth Guest
    Scarface
    • Scarface

      • 150 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The narrative centers on Tony Guarino, whose tough upbringing in Chicago shapes his ambition to escape poverty and rise in the criminal underworld. Influenced by a culture that idolizes gangsters, he embarks on a violent path, beginning with the assassination of gang boss Al Spingola at just eighteen. As Tony ascends to power, he grapples with the dualities of wealth and danger, ultimately illustrating the perilous consequences of a life steeped in violence and a rigid code of honor.

      Scarface
    • The Thirteenth Guest

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The story unfolds as District Attorney Gerard Winston receives an enigmatic note that leads him to the eerie Morgan mansion. Inside, he finds a dining room prepared for thirteen, alongside a corpse. Teaming up with Detective Grump, Winston delves into the dark secrets of the mansion, uncovering a web of intrigue surrounding a concealed inheritance that others are also eager to claim. The investigation reveals not only the mystery of the murder but also the greed and deception lurking within the shadows of the house.

      The Thirteenth Guest
    • Marie Morgan wird mit einem gefälschten Brief in ein altes, unheimliches Haus gelockt – das Haus ihre Großvaters, der dreizehn Jahre früher dort starb, während einer Dinner-Party für dreizehn Gäste, von denen indessen nur zwölf erschienen sind. Dreizehn Jahre hat Mary darauf gewartet, dass das Testament ihres Großvaters eröffnet wird ... und plötzlich ermordet jemand die zwölf vor dreizehn Jahren anwesenden Gäste der Reihe nach und platziert die Leichen in der ursprünglichen Sitzordnung in dem alten Haus ...

      Der 13. Gast