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.
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....
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
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....
This surreal epic centers on the mysterious Rita, wife of a philandering magician, and her struggles with terrifying demons, both real and imaginary. Winner of the Prix Alfred (Angoulême) and the Grand Prix (Sierre). Suggested for mature readers.
Provides a personal look at New York and its crime, art world, homeless, celebrities, ethnic groups, and business leaders
"A young Ukrainian orphan with a strange psychic power is enrolled in a KGB training school in the wake of WW II. Two decades later, given the code name Billy Budd, he is sent to the U.S. as a spy. One of his co-workers on a construction crew is a Native American holy man who introduces him to the spiritual life forbidden during his youth. Much like his namesake, Budd is involuntarily confined to a vessel, in this case New York City, full of severe social and philosophical contradictions, and his spontaneity, honesty and bravery eventually overwhelm his loyalty to the Soviet state"--Amazon.com.
Set against a whimsical alternate-history backdrop of the American Revolution, the story follows young double agent John Stocking as he navigates intrigue and romance. While seeking answers about his enigmatic origins, he must outsmart a clever George Washington and contend with the affections of Manhattan's most sought-after courtesan. This tale blends adventure, mystery, and unexpected love in a vibrant reimagining of a pivotal historical moment.
Set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany, a dedicated spy embarks on a perilous mission filled with treachery and danger. His objective is to rescue the woman he loves, forcing him to confront the dark realities of a regime marked by brutality. As he maneuvers through a web of deceit and peril, the story explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in a time of great moral complexity.
