Explore the latest books of this year!
Bookbot

Philip Carlo

    April 18, 1949 – November 8, 2010

    Philip Carlo was the New York Times bestselling author of "The Ice Man: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer," detailing the life of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious murderer. His intimate understanding of Mafia culture, cultivated during his youth in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, provided him with a unique perspective for his crime writing. Carlo also penned other works that explored the chilling careers of serial killers. His narratives are recognized for their raw authenticity and unflinching exploration of the darker aspects of human behavior.

    Philip Carlo
    The Ice Man
    The Butcher
    Gaspipe
    The Ice Man
    The Night Stalker. The Life and Crimes of One of America's Deadliest Killers
    The Night Stalker
    • Richard Ramirez : night stalker

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      "Byl jsem obviněn z téměř všech zločinů, které si dokážete představit." Život a zločiny satanistického zabijáka Richarda Ramireze. SÉRIE TRUE CRIME POKRAČUJE. Znáte z Netflixu. Šokující příběh o případu sériového vraha, který inspiroval oblíbený seriál na Netflixu! Kniha, která byla pečlivě zpracovávána po tři roky na základě téměř sta hodin exkluzivních rozhovorů s Richardem Ramirezem z kalifornské cely smrti, je definitivním příběhem nejobávanějšího amerického sériového vraha. Od Ramirezových prvních střetů se zákonem přes jeho nejvražednější pronásledovatelské výpravy až po bezprecedentní policejní hon, který vyústil v jeden z nejsenzačnějších soudních procesů v dějinách Kalifornie, je tato kniha děsivým a uhrančivým sestupem do samého nitra lidského zla.

      Richard Ramirez : night stalker2022
      4.2
    • Wkrocz w samo centrum istoty zła, jakiego może się dopuścić człowiek. Historia seryjnego mordercy, która zainspirowała bijący rekordy oglądalności dokument Netflixa. Nieprawdopodobna, ale prawdziwa. Szokująca opowieść o jednym z najbardziej znanych seryjnych morderców w historii Ameryki – Richarda Ramireza. Skazany na 196 lat pozbawienia wolności i 19 kar śmierci Richard Ramirez zamordował 14 osób. Jego zbrodnie do dziś budzą przerażenie i obrzydzenie. Pod osłoną nocy napadał na kobiety, dzieci, osoby starsze, a także mężczyzn. Okrzyknięty przez prasę ,,Nocnym prześladowcą”, przez 14 miesięcy terroryzował mieszkańców Los Angeles. Autor, Philip Carlo, przez trzy lata odwiedzał Ramireza w celi śmierci, próbując się dowiedzieć, co skrywa umysł jednego z najbardziej znanych przestępców Ameryki. „Nocny prześladowca. Życie i zbrodnie Richarda Ramireza” to szczegółowy zapis życia i okrutnych zbrodni jednego z najgroźniejszych amerykańskich seryjnych morderców.

      Nocny prześladowca Życie i zbrodnie Richarda Ramireza2021
      4.1
    • Philip Carlo vychádzal z viac ako dvesto štyridsiatich hodín rozhovorov s Richardom Kuklinským, ktoré uskutočnil v Trentonskej štátnej väznici. Na detailne vykreslenom pozadí Kuklinského osobného života opísal mnohé z údajne viac ako dvesto mimoriadne krutých vrážd, ktoré tento nájomný vrah spáchal. Kuklinského obeťami neboli len tí, ktorí prekážali mafiánom. Viacerí zavraždení sa len ocitli v nesprávnom čase na nesprávnom mieste. Ak mu niekto spôsoboval problémy, riešil ich vraždou. Carlovi sa dokonale podarilo preniknúť do myslenia jedného z najbrutálnejších masových vrahov v dejinách kriminalistiky.

      Mraziar. Spoveď mafiánskeho nájomného vraha2012
      4.5
    • The Butcher

      Anatomy of a Mafia Psychopath

      • 336 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Exploring the chilling life of mob enforcer Tommy "Karate" Pitera, this true crime narrative delves into the psyche of a man responsible for over sixty gruesome murders. Known for his sadistic enjoyment of his work, Pitera instilled fear even in the hearts of seasoned criminals. The book offers a gripping account of the darkest aspects of organized crime, positioning itself alongside renowned classics in the genre. Phillip Carlo's portrayal promises to be a harrowing journey into the underbelly of the Mafia.

      The Butcher2010
      3.6
    • The story of Richard Ramirez explores his journey from witnessing murder as a child to receiving nineteen death sentences, including the juror who fell in love with him. This gripping narrative features interviews with Ramirez, uncovering the depths of his chilling crimes and human evil.

      The Night Stalker. The Life and Crimes of One of America's Deadliest Killers2010
      4.0
    • Mafiánsky hrobár

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Je to príbeh o vraždách, drogách, peniazoch, ale aj o spravodlivosti. Autor poskytuje detailnejší pohľad na život a zločiny Tommyho "Karateho" Piteru. Vytvoril profil jedného z najhorších zločincov v dejinách mafie i profil vyšetrovateľa, ktorý ho "dostal"...

      Mafiánsky hrobár2010
      3.9
    • Gaspipe

      Confessions of a Mafia Boss

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Born into a life of crime, Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso became a notorious figure in New York's Lucchese crime family, known for his exceptional skills in orchestrating heists and drug trafficking. His rise to power was marked by a lavish lifestyle and a reputation for violence, being linked to at least fifty murders. However, his world unraveled in 1994 when he turned informant, betraying the very organization he once revered. This transformation from feared mobster to a snitch highlights the complexities of loyalty and survival in the criminal underworld.

      Gaspipe2009
      3.7
    • Carlo offers a blood-chilling insight into the mind of one of America's most prolific assassins, Richard 'the Ice Man' Kuklinski. Whilst writing this book, he spent many hours interviewing Kuklinski at Trenton State Prison in New Jersey and had the full cooperation of his family, who offered their side of the story.

      The Ice Man2008
      4.0
    • The Ice Man

      Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer

      • 440 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Philip Carlo's The Ice Man reveals the shocking double life of Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski, a notorious mob hitman who led a façade of normalcy in suburban New Jersey. For three decades, Kuklinski was a feared professional assassin, working alongside figures like Sammy the Bull Gravano in high-profile murders, including that of Paul Castellano, head of the Gambino crime family. He was hired by mob boss John Gotti for brutal tasks, inflicting pain on his victims with chilling efficiency. Kuklinski claimed to have killed over two hundred men, taking pride in his diverse and ferocious methods. His criminal career spanned the globe, from America to Brazil, Africa, and Europe, all while maintaining the image of a devoted family man. He married, had three children, and actively participated in their lives, despite his dark profession. His daughter's health issues led to frequent hospital visits, where he was known as a caring father rather than a gangster. The Kuklinski home was filled with holiday cheer and community gatherings, masking the sinister reality of his life. Richard Kuklinski's story has been adapted into a major motion picture titled "The Iceman" (2013), featuring a star-studded cast.

      The Ice Man2007
    • Ten years after the horrific spree that left 13 people dead and the city of L.A. paralyzed with fear, Richard Ramirez's name is synonymous with Satanism, torture, and sadistic murder. Here, based on 100 hours of personal interviews with Ramirez on California's Death Row, is the definitive account of America's most feared serial killer.

      The Night Stalker1996
      4.1