Jim Fusilli is a music critic whose work delves into a deeper understanding of music and its influence. His writing is characterized by keen observation and an ability to uncover unexpected connections across musical genres and artistic creations. Through his critiques, he brings the world of music closer to readers with a fresh perspective. His work offers an insightful look into the musical landscape.
Pet Soundsis, rightly, one of the most celebrated pop albums ever released. It has also been written about, pored over, and analyzed more than most other albums put together. In this disarming book, Jim Fusilli focuses primarily on the emotional core of the album, on Brian Wilsons pitch-perfect cry of despair.
Set in mid-1970s Jersey City, this crime thriller follows young Mickey Wright as he navigates a dangerous landscape dominated by a powerful Teamster local linked to the Genovese crime syndicate. Mickey's journey is complicated by his father, a charismatic policeman entangled with local politicians and drug dealers, placing him in a precarious position. The narrative weaves together themes of coming-of-age, family dynamics, and the harsh realities of life in a crumbling town rife with violence and coercion.
Nach dem Mord an seiner Frau und seinem Sohn wird Schriftsteller Terry Orr Privatdetektiv, um die Ermittlungen voranzutreiben. Dabei spielt auch seine charmante Tochter Bella eine wichtige Rolle in seiner neuen Karriere.
Privatdetektiv Terry Orr wird von einer alten Kubanerin beauftragt, ihre Tochter Sonia Salgado zu finden, die nach dreißig Jahren Haft spurlos verschwunden ist. Terry entdeckt, dass Sonia tot und brutal zusammengeschlagen ist. Er steht vor der Frage, wer ihr nach der Haft gefährlich werden konnte und ob sie zu Unrecht verurteilt wurde.