Carcaterra Lorenzo Libri

Uscito nel 1915, un anno prima della sua scomparsa, l'ultimo romanzo del prolifico autore statunitense "Il vagabondo delle stelle" fu un "caso" per la scabrosa tematica della pena di morte e dei maltrattamenti "legalizzati" nelle carceri californiane e per la forte critica sociale che lo pone tra le opere assolute di London, e nel tempo è diventato uno dei romanzi preferiti dei suoi lettori. Per la prima volta la traduzione e la curatela partono da approfonditi studi accademici, dando un amalgama nuovo alla storia complessa e mozzafiato del condannato a morte Darrell Standing (il laico London disse che questo era il suo "romanzo di Gesù") con Jake Oppenheimer e Ed Morrell, personaggi realmente esistiti. Il protagonista, in isolamento, riesce grazie alla autoipnosi a vivere esperienze extracorporee e a rivivere vicende storiche come il massacro di Mountain Meadows e l'uccisione di Gesù. In anticipo sui tempi, "Il vagabondo delle stelle" contribuì a cambiare le leggi carcerarie della California; mentre la sua sconcertante attualità fa ancora riflettere sui metodi della giustizia e della rieducazione sociale. Postfazione di Jay Williams.

Prepare to meet the most seductively female and shockingly fatal femme fatales, brought to you by seventeen of today’s finest authors of mystery and suspense fiction. Award-winning editor Otto Penzler presents a collection of short, sizzling masterpieces filled with thrilling tales that showcase how sexy and fierce the 'gentler sex' can be. In 'Third Party', a party girl takes you on a wild ride through the Paris night, while Nelson DeMille's 'Rendezvous' plunges you into a Vietnam jungle where the deadliest scourge is a woman. Elmore Leonard introduces a Depression-era teenage gun moll in 'Louly and Pretty Boy', who loves Pretty Boy Floyd more than robbing filling stations. Lorenzo Carcaterra's 'A Thousand Miles from Nowhere' features a smart blonde seeking slow-simmered vengeance, and Michael Connelly's 'Cielo Azul' reveals how a nameless woman found dead in Los Angeles can be the most lethal prey. Other riveting tales include a scorned lover claiming an old fling's heart, a mysterious woman offering a tempting suicide pact, and a she-demon rising from the grave. These and many other bad girls cast their criminal spells through the powerful voices of Joyce Carol Oates, John Connolly, Thomas H. Cook, Jeffrey Deaver, and more, in stories as irresistible as the anti-heroines that blaze through their pages.

The book offers a heartfelt exploration of deep connections and relationships, likening its emotional depth to a satisfying Italian meal. It serves as a powerful tribute to the bonds that unite individuals, presenting a narrative filled with intensity and warmth. Through its rich storytelling, it captures the essence of love, loyalty, and the human experience, inviting readers to reflect on their own ties with others.

The story features Nonna Maria, a delightful amateur sleuth, as she embarks on a quest to exonerate her goddaughter while unraveling the mysterious history of an unidentified victim. This engaging mystery weaves together themes of loyalty and justice, showcasing Nonna Maria's determination and charm as she navigates the complexities of the case. Lorenzo Carcaterra, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, crafts a captivating narrative that promises to keep readers intrigued.

An unforgettable true story of friendship, loyalty and revenge. They were four boys who shared everything - the laughter and bruises of an impoverished upbringing in New York's West Side. Then one of their pranks misfired - a man nearly died and they were

Facing an assassin with a long-standing grudge, Captain Murino seeks the help of Nonna Maria, an amateur sleuth known for her resourcefulness. As they navigate perilous challenges, another mystery unfolds involving a treasure hidden in Ischia's Magician's Cave, revealed through a letter from a dying fruit peddler to his granddaughter. Together, they must decipher the letter and confront sinister forces intent on claiming the treasure. With a blend of adventure and camaraderie, Nonna Maria and her allies tackle their most thrilling escapade yet.

"As one of the NYPD's most trusted 'tin badges'--retired detectives brought in to solve cases that are beyond the reach of the everyday force--Tank Rizzo has faced off against some of the city's toughest criminals without breaking a sweat. To tackle a case involving a dangerous kingpin known as Gonzo, Tank turns to his best friend and ex-partner, Pearl; a former mobster living out a seemingly quiet retirement as the owner of Tank's favorite Italian restaurant; and a team of expert misfits he would trust with his life. But Gonzo will stop at nothing to defend the empire he's built, and won't hesitate to make it personal.Then Tank gets a call telling him that his brother and sister-in-law, estranged from him for many years, have been killed in a horrific car accident. Tank is the only family left for his orphaned teenage nephew, Chris, although he knows his lifestyle is ill-suited to win him father of the year. Chris moves in with Tank, and the two circle each other warily. It's only when Chris reveals an interest in true crime and a genius-level skill with computers that they begin to bond. Chris's skills may be exactly what Tank's team needs to take Gonzo down--but getting him involved could put his life at risk."--Provided by publisher

If there's one kind of person Tank Rizzo hates most in this world, it's a dirty cop. Criminals are at least honest about being dishonest; dirty cops are a disgrace to the badge they carry. Detective Eddie Kenwood is one such disgrace. He's got the highest signed-confession rate in the NYPD and a distinguished career built on putting men behind bars--whether they're guilty or not doesn't matter much to him. When Tank's partner, Pearl, tells him about an old family friend Kenwood put in jail for a murder he didn't commit, Tank and Pearl vow to take Kenwood down. Also in need of a takedown: the money-laundering accounting firm where Tank's brother used to work--before he mysteriously died, leaving Tank the sole guardian of his nephew, Chris. Chris smells a rat, and enlists Tank's help to bring the men who had his father killed to justice. Working two big cases means getting out the big guns, and Tank assembles his A-team. With help from a retired mobster, a professional boxer, a Chelsea psychic, a dog named Gus, and the U.S. Attorney--not to mention his and Pearl's own quick wits and Chris's burgeoning skills as a computer whiz--Tank gears up to take on his most dangerous and personal cases to date

Naples, late September, 1943. The war in Europe is almost won. Italy is leaderless; Mussolini already arrested by anti-fascists. The city has been evacuated, but the German army is moving towards Naples to finish the job. Their chilling instructions are: if the city can't belong to Hitler, it will belong to no one. No one but the children. Orphaned or hidden by parents, abandoned or lost, some as young as ten years old, the children of Naples resist. Aided by a lone Allied soldier, cut off from his regiment, and armed with just a handful of guns, unexploded bombs and their own ingenuity, the street boys are determined to take on the advancing enemy and save the city - or die trying.

Lorenzo Carcaterra travels from the days of godfathers and goodfellas to our own world of suburban sopranos. Gangster is an epic, compassionate portrait of one man's fight against his fate - and the narrative of a family, a city and a century.