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Jack Cleary, once indifferent to corruption, is thrust into its heart upon joining the Sydney police and being assigned to the infamous Park Lane Police Station. Lurking in the shadows are the Black Knights, a covert group seeking to ensnare Jack in their web of deceit. When he's caught between a Chinese gang war and the enigmatic brothel owner, Madam Liu, who desires to wield him for her empire's gain, the stakes are sky-high. As Sydney is rocked by gunfights and power plays for control of its underworld, can Jack resist the allure of corruption and treachery? Adding another layer of complexity is the ambitious rookie TV reporter, Jodi Myers. She's not above using her allure to get close to Jack, hoping for exclusive stories to propel her career. But when she takes on the formidable Black Knights, her life hangs in the balance. Torn between loyalty to the force and saving Jodi, Jack faces an agonizing choice. Where does true loyalty lie, and at what cost? From the very first page, this riveting crime thriller plunges you into the dark underbelly of corruption, making you question everything you thought you knew.

Set in the late 1960s, the narrative follows Liam FitzGerald, who unexpectedly embarks on a thrilling yet perilous career as an avalanche worker. His journey takes him to Little Cottonwood Canyon in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, a pivotal location in the history of avalanche control and forecasting in North America. The story explores his experiences and the challenges he faces in this unique profession, highlighting the intersection of adventure and danger in the natural world.

Focusing on the 2014 European Parliament elections, this thesis utilizes Niklas Luhmann's theory of legitimacy to explore the significance of Spitzenkandidaten, or lead candidates, introduced by major European party groups. By providing a historical context, it examines the evolution of the European Parliament and argues that the pursuit of political legitimacy at the European level has been a crucial factor in its development, influencing recent electoral changes and political dynamics within the EU.