The System
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
An electrifying, multi-voiced thriller tackling systemic failure in the American criminal justice system, from the writer Michael Connelly has called 'one of our most gifted novelists.'
Ryan Gattis crafts narratives that delve into the intricate realities of contemporary life and the human psyche. His writing is marked by a raw authenticity and incisive observations that pull readers into the heart of the story. Gattis explores themes of justice, resilience, and the search for identity within settings that are as gritty as the characters he embodies. His prose is potent and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impact and prompting readers to consider the world around them.





An electrifying, multi-voiced thriller tackling systemic failure in the American criminal justice system, from the writer Michael Connelly has called 'one of our most gifted novelists.'
For six days, Los Angeles is a city ablaze. For six days, seventeen people are caught in the chaos. For six days, Los Angeles shows the world what happens when laws are no longer enforceable. In April 1992, less than two hours after one of the most notorious, racially charged trials in American history, Los Angeles explodes in violence. As widespread rioting breaks out and martial law takes over, one man's death triggers an astonishing sequence of events - not just for the gangs involved, but for others too: fire-fighters, graffiti artists, nurses and law enforcement, all of whom are connected by this murder and entangled in the city's mayhem. Through these voices, All Involved weaves a brutal epic of crime and opportunity, revenge and survival.
"Pendant six jours, l'acquittement des policiers coupables d'avoir passé à tabac Rodney King met Los Angeles à feu et à sang. Pendant six jours, Los Angeles a montré au monde ce qui se passe quand les lois n'ont plus cours. Le premier jour des émeutes, en plein territoire revendiqué par un gang, le massacre d'un innocent déclenche une succession d'événements qui vont traverser la ville. Dans les rues de Lynwood, un autre quartier, qui attire toutes les forces de police et les caméras de télévision, les tensions s'exacerbent. Des membres de gangs profitent de la désertion des représentants de l'ordre pour vandaliser et régler leurs comptes. Au cœur de ce théâtre de guerre urbaine se croisent sapeurs-pompiers, infirmières, ambulanciers ; leur vie est bouleversée par ces journées de confusion."--Résumé de l'éditeur
Ghost ist Panzerknacker, der beste von L.A. Früher war er Gangster, jetzt knackt er für die Polizei die Safes der Banden. Doch Ghost plant einen Coup. Er will Geld abzweigen, sehr viel Geld. Nicht aus Eigennutz – das hätte er vielleicht getan, bevor er in der Krebsklinik Rose kennenlernte. Rose ist lange tot, Ghost wurde geheilt. Doch nun ist der Tumor zurück. Und Ghost will am Ende seines Lebens den Armen geben und den Bösen nehmen. Sterben muss er so oder so. Und das macht ihn unverwundbar. «Eine packende Räubergeschichte mit einem riesengroßen Herzen.» (Paula Hawkins, Autorin von The Girl on the Train)