Richard Thomas Condon was a satirical thriller novelist, renowned for his conspiratorial novels. His works were characterized by complex plotting, a fascination with trivia, and a loathing for those in power. His characters are often driven by obsession, whether sexual or political, and by family loyalty. His intricate plots frequently feature elements of classical tragedy, where protagonists' pride leads to the destruction of what they love. Some of his books can be described as secret histories, revealing hidden truths.
Mandžuský kandidát je příběhem Raymonda Shawa - někdejšího válečného zajatce, nositele nejvyššího amerického vyznamenání... a naprogramovaného vraha. V korejském zajetí totiž spolu se svou četou podstoupil brutální brainwashing a stal se nástrojem nepřátelské rozvědky. Shawův přímý nadřízený a přítel, major Ben Marco, však něco tuší a snaží se včas rozkrýt spouštěcí mechanismus, který jeho druha dokáže proměnit ve vražedný stroj...
Regisseur Jonathan Demme („Das Schweigen der Lämmer“, „Philadelphia“) verfilmte den brisanten Politthriller von Richard Condon, in dem amerikanische Soldaten gehirngewaschen aus Kriegsgefangenschaft zurückkehren. Einer von ihnen verfolgt tödliche Aufträge, die bis in die Spitzen der Politik reichen. Ein brillanter Roman, dessen Thematik nichts von seiner Aktualität eingebüßt hat. Die Originalvorlage zum kommenden Kinofilm mit Denzel Washington und Meryl Streep
V knize autor rozehrál komplikovaný příběh newyorské mafiánské rodiny, jejíž stavovská čest se zdá být ohrožena.
Owney's father is in the secret service and he is brought up by his mother, almost alone, until she runs off when he is nine years old. He spends years trying to find her until he meets and marries Dolly, the daughter of his boss. Then his mother turns up.
Román je záverečnou časťou trilógie o mafiánskej rodine: Rodina Prizziovcov a Česť Prizziovcov. Príbeh sa odohráva v čase od roku 1985 do roku 1992. Okrem dona Corada sú hlavnými aktérmi jeho syn Eduardo, dcéra Amália a najobľúbenejšia vnučka Mareose
Centers on the Prizzis' efforts to influence a presidential election and ensure that Charley Partanna becomes the new president's right hand man
Perfect for fans of HOMELAND, this is the classic novel of espionage and intrigue.
By day Charley Partanna is a hit man for the Prizzi family. By night he studies for his high school equivalency exam--when he's not juggling two gorgeous women. But these two may be more than even Charley can handle. One, Mardell, is a knockout, one-third fantasy and two-thirds legs. The other, Maerose, is Charley's boss's granddaughter. She's hungry for power, honor...and Charley...usually in that order. And she doesn't want to share. For Charley, it's a problem that he needs to solve--but his hormones keep getting in the way. "Cheerful and funny...foaming with perversity, rascality, obsessional religious mania, assault and battery and our old friends greed and lust." (Time)