Jerome Charyn stands as a master storyteller, his prolific body of work chronicling the complexities of American life with vibrant characters and immersive prose. His inventive and incisive style delves into themes of identity, history, and art with a singular vision. Consistently dedicated to his craft, Charyn's literary contributions are recognized as profoundly significant within American literature. His novels offer readers deep explorations into the human psyche and the intricate tapestry of the world.
Isaac Sidel, the former First Deputy of New York City, struggles with guilt and despair but finds love with Annie, an Irish prostitute harboring a secret. His quest for revenge takes him from New York's political scene to the depths of Dublin's underworld.
A determined cop teams up with his fallen mentor to take down a notorious white slavery ring. Their journey is fraught with danger as they navigate a web of crime and corruption, testing their skills and moral boundaries. As they delve deeper into the dark underbelly of human trafficking, they confront their own pasts and the complexities of justice, highlighting themes of redemption and the fight against exploitation.
Grounded in biographical fact and reimagined as only Charyn could, Sergeant Salinger is an astonishing portrait of a devastated young man on his way to becoming the mythical figure behind The Catcher in the Rye, a novel that has marked generations....
The narrative offers a compelling depiction of Abraham Lincoln during the tumultuous years of the Civil War, highlighting his leadership, personal struggles, and the profound impact of the conflict on the nation. It delves into Lincoln's relationships with key figures and explores the social and political challenges of the era, providing a nuanced understanding of his character and decisions. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research, the book brings to life the complexities of a pivotal moment in American history.
As the New York Yankees' star centre fielder from 1936 to 1951, Joe DiMaggio is enshrined in America's memory as the epitome in sports of grace, dignity, and that ineffable quality called 'class'. But his career after retirement, starting with his nine-month marriage to Marilyn Monroe, was far... číst celé
This lyrical autobiography consists of essays that pay tribute to outlier artists and the influential figures—both heroes and villains—who shaped the author's life and work. Through personal reflections, the celebrated author explores themes of creativity, inspiration, and the complexities of artistic influence, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his journey and the diverse personalities that have impacted his perspective.
A stylish killer makes the mistake of befriending a godThough he doesn’t know mink from sable, Sidney Holden is the most important employee at Aladdin Furs. He is a bumper, a well-dressed killer who collects the debts that cannot be paid, and Aladdin would be nothing without him. After all, fur is murder.As Cuban refugees flood the United States, the New York criminal class is rocked by the appearance of a Santería sect that hails a young girl as the newest incarnation of Changó, their bloodthirsty thunder god. But after a routine hit, Holden finds the girl cowering under the kitchen table—a divine witness to a double murder. Unable to kill her, he takes her with him, sparking an all-out turf war so vicious that Holden will be happy to have any god on his side.
Eager to find his girlfriend, Fay Abruzzi, who has been secreted away by her district attorney father, former hitman Sidney Holden agrees to come out of retirement and help millionaire Howard Phipps bring down the D.A. Reprint. PW.
Narrated by a starry-eyed reporter, Big Red reimagines the tragic career of Rita Hayworth and her indomitable husband, Orson Welles. An insightful, tender portrait of a seemingly halcyon age before blockbusters and film franchises, Big Red promises to consume both Hollywood cinephiles and neophytes alike....
A serial killer haunts the city streets, a stalker of isolated women who leaves a Santa Claus hat at the scene of his crimes. Pavel, a Russian émigré, assists the police investigation as a sketch artist. But Pavel's true calling is as a tattoo artist, and the so-called Bad Santa killings conjure up memories of the nightmarish world in which he learned his craft: a Russian prison camp that shattered his childhood and destroyed his family. Shifting between the living hell of a 1940s Siberian gulag and the crime-ridden chaos of New York City during the 1970s, this graphic novel's stunning artwork provides an atmospheric backdrop to its tale of corruption, murder, and revenge. Author Jerome Charyn was acclaimed by The New York Review of Books as "a fearless writer. Brave and brazen." This edition of Little Tulip, which was originally published in French, features Charyn's new English translation. Award-winning illustrator François Boucq also collaborated with Charyn on the acclaimed graphic novels The Magician's Wife and Billy Budd, KGB. Suggested for mature readers.