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Dva detektivní příběhy z New Yorku, které řeší osamělý soukromý detektiv Matt Scudder. Dobře napsané příběhy z prostředí newyorských barů a heren lze přiřadit k americké drsné detektivní škole.

Sugestivně napsané detektivní povídky žánru "americké drsné školy". Autor ve svých netradičně pojatých příhodách dokáže přesvědčivě prolínat fantazii se skutečností. Zdánlivě poklidný motiv je částečně autentický s jeho prožitky a je zasazen do rámce hororových prvků.

Souborné vydání druhého, třetího a čtvrtého pokračování série Bernie Rhodenbarr. Tři detektivní příběhy lupiče-detektiva jsou plné nečekaných zvratů a překvapení. Obsahuje: Lupič, který rád citoval Kiplinga -- Lupič, který čte Spinozu -- Lupič v šatníku. Knihy v ČR zatím samostatně nevyšly.

A superb thriller from the writer of A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES. schovat popis

A blistering Matt Scudder novel. Matt Scudder is well and truly off the booze, but he still spends time with some of his old drinking pals including Mick Ballou - an Irish American who operates more often than not on the wrong side of the law. Mick is worried - a garage full of bourbon has been ripped off and two of his henchman killed in cold blood. Somebody is muscling in on Micks patch and he wants Scudder to look into it. Matt reluctantly agrees to take a look but won't promise a result. On the way home he is attacked by somebody wants him off Mick's case. The following weekend Matt's mentor from AA is shot dead at point blank range when Scudder is in the men's room of the restaurant where the 2 had met for dinner - Matt knows it should have been him. Now the case is personal and no matter that he's warned off by his ex-colleagues in the NYPD and his wife Elaine, this is one he is going to see out to the end.

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Tento svazek obsahuje díla vydaná samostatně: „Osm milionů způsobů, jak zemřít“ a „Na ostří nože“. Dva detektivní příběhy žánru „americké drsné školy“ spojuje postava soukromého očka Matta Scuddera. Spíše než na akci se děj příběhů soustředí na vykreslení atmosféry New Yorku 90. let a psychologie detektiva i podezřelých. Jako takový jej lze doporučit všem fanouškům propracovaných případů Královny zločinu Agathy Christie.

18 napínavých povídek mistrů detektivního žánru. Sestavil Lawrence Block. Svatební štace (The Wedding Gig) Stephen King Vražda druhého stupně (Murder-Two) Joyce Carol Oates Zločin slečny Oyster Brownové (The Crime of Miss Oyster Brown) Peter Lovesey Příliš mnoho darebáků (Too Many Crooks) Donald E. Westlake Unavený starý muž (Tired Old Man) Harlan Ellison Problém cely č.13 (The Problem of Cell 13) Jacques Futrelle En Famille Ed Gorman Modrý hotel (The Blue Hotel) Stephen Crane Jiný pokoj (Another Room) Joan Hess Nedáš-li mi... (Trick or Treat) Judith Garner Na římse (High Stakes) John Lutz Srpnová výheň (August Heat) W. F. Harvey Plápolající duše (Souls Burning) Bill Pronzini Smrt Frankfurťáka (Murder of the Frankfurter Man) Benjamin Appel První číslo v plynové komoře (First Lead Gasser) Tony Hillerman Sbohem tati (Goodbye, Pops) Joe Gores Kam až to múže zajít (How Far It Could Go) Lawrence Block V lesíku (In a Grove) John O'Hara

Bookseller Bernie Rhodenbarr's in love—with an exotic Eastern European beauty who shares his obsession with Humphrey Bogart movies. He's in heaven, munching popcorn with his new amour every night at a Bogart Film Festival—until their Casablanca-esque idyll is cut short by his other secret passion: burglary. When he's hired to pilfer a portfolio of valuable documents from a Park Avenue apartment, Bernie can hardly refuse. But the occupant's early return forces Bernie to flee empty-handed—and he soon finds himself implicated in a murder. Before you can say "who stole the strawberries?" he's hunting for a killer, up to his neck in the outrageous intrigues of a tiny Balkan nation . . . and menaced by more sinister fat men and unsavory toadies than the great Bogie himself butted heads with in pursuit of that darn bird!

Few have crafted stories as haunting as those by Edgar Allan Poe. Collected here to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of Poe's birth are sixteen of his best tales accompanied by twenty essays from beloved authors, including T. Jefferson Parker, Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, and Joseph Wambaugh, among others, on how Poe has changed their life and work. Michael Connelly recounts the inspiration he drew from Poe's poetry while researching one of his books. Stephen King reflects on Poe's insight into humanity's dark side. Jan Burke recalls her childhood terror during late-night reading sessions. Tess Gerritsen, Nelson DeMille, and others remember the classic B-movie adaptations of Poe's tales. And Laurie R. King complains about how Poe stole all the good ideas . . . or maybe just thought of them first. Powerful and timeless, In the Shadow of the Master is a celebration of one of the greatest literary minds of all time.

Tato kniha obsahuje tři detektivní příběhy : Ďábel to věděl dřív (The Devil Knows You Are Dead 1993) Procházka mezi náhrobními kameny (A Walk among the Tombstones 1992) Tanec na jatkách (A Dance at the Slaughterhouse 1991)

Investigating a strange, thirty-year run of suicides and bizarre accidents that plague the members of a select gentleman's club in Manhattan, unlicensed P.I. Matthew Scudder uncovers the work of a relentless serial killer. Reissue.

Soubor povídkové tvorby amerického autora přináší především povídky s detektivní a hrůzostrašnou tematikou. Jedenasedmdesát povídek vybral ze svého celoživotního díla samotný autor, který tak znovu přivedl na scénu hrdiny několika svých rozsáhlejších cyklů - detektiva Matthewa Scuddera, právníka Martina Ehrengrafa a další, jejichž příběhy si získaly již dříve pozornost čtenářů. Kniha uspokojí nepříliš náročné ctitele detektivky, psychothrilleru či hororu.

O své svatební noci, když spolu stojí na verandě horského srubu, jsou novomanželé ošklivě zataženi do brutální vraždy. Uvidí, jak dva zabijáci zastřelili člověka, kterého předtím nikdy neviděli. Tato drsná příhoda, v které museli bojovat o svůj život, jim ale pozměnila i jejich vztah. Oba, když krutě zaplatí za svoje nevinné svědectví, si slíbí, že budou pokračovat ve společném životě jen tehdy, když případ dovedou ke konci a pomstí se. Tento příběh stále více oblíbeného Lawrence Blocka nepatří do žádné ze sérií zatím uvedených na český trh. Hlavním hrdinou není ani Matt Scudder, ani plukovník Cross, ale obyčejný mladý pár, kterému tento zážitek zcela změnil život.

Keller, a hitman ready to retire after one last job, finds himself in a precarious situation when he witnesses the assassination of a governor and realizes the killer resembles him. Stranded in Des Moines without resources and with his identity compromised, he must navigate the chaos and evade the law.

Souborné vydání: Tanner a dvanáct akrobatek, Zloděj, který nemohl spát, Zmizení, tedy první tři díly série Evan Tanner. Samostatně v ČR nevyšly.

Keller is an ordinary man - who kills people for a living. But then a hit goes wrong, and more than one life is at stake... 'Absolutely riveting ... Block is terrific' Washington Post

The fifteenth Matt Scudder mystery from NEW YORK TIMES bestseller Lawrence Block. Byrne and Susan Hollander stroll home from a concert on a fine summer's evening in New York. Some hours later, their daughter Kristin arrives home to discover her parents brutally killed and the house ransacked. She also finds she is now a very young millionaire. A few days later the police trace the two killers to an apartment in Coney Island, and both are dead. One killed the other before turning the gun on himself - at least that's the way it looks. So that's another case solved. But for Matt Scudder it's only the beginning. The more he looks into it, the more things look wrong to him. There's a murderer out there, and he's just getting started. Pitted in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Scudder is up against the most resourceful and diabolical killer of his career.

Keller is an ordinary man who juggles everyday life with secretive assignments as a hitman. As his jobs begin to unravel, he discovers he's become a target himself. Faced with danger, Keller must navigate the treacherous world of assassins while trying to survive.

Keller is friendly. Industrious. A bit lonely, sometimes. If it wasn't for the fact that he kills people for a living, he'd be just your average Joe. The inconvenient wife, the troublesome sports star, the greedy business partner, the vicious dog, he'll take care of them all, quietly and efficiently. If the price is right. Like the rest of us, Keller's starting to worry about his retirement. After all, he's not getting any younger. (His victims, on the other hand, aren't getting any older.) So he contacts his "booking agent," Dot, up in White Plains, and tells her to keep the hits coming. He'll take any job, anywhere. His nest egg needs fattening up. Of course, being less choosy means taking greater risks—and that could buy Keller some big trouble. Then again, in this game, there are plenty of opportunities for some inventive improvisation . . . and a determined self-motivator can make a killing.

Hopper ist Kult: 17 Stories von namhaften US-Autoren zu berühmten Gemälden des weltbekannten Malers.Jedes Bild erzählt eine Geschichte. Für die Gemälde von Edward Hopper (1882 - 1967), einer Ikone der modernen amerikanischen Malerei, gilt das in besonderem Maße. Seine Porträts von Menschen, die auf rätselhafte Weise in ihre Einsamkeit versunken scheinen, lassen der Phantasie einen weiten Spielraum. Siebzehn renommierte US-Autoren haben sich inspirieren lassen, jede(r) von einem anderen Bild. Ihre Geschichten setzen dort an, wo das Gemälde als Momentaufnahme zwangsläufig aufhören muss, erzählen weiter, was verborgen in der Mimik, der Körpersprache der Figuren und in der festgehaltenen Szene zu erspüren ist. Entstanden ist eine vielschichtige, faszinierende Kollektion von Stories über die menschliche Existenz und ihre Abgründe. Realistisch, anrührend, beunruhigend - immer aber fesselnd und überraschend. Mit Geschichten von Stephen King, Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Jeffery Deaver, Joyce Carol Oates, Lawrence Block u.a.

Tým válečných veteránů bere spravedlnost do vlastních rukou. Je jich pět, všichni jsou vytrénovaní pro boj v džungli a každý z nich je specialistou v nějaké smrtonosné disciplíně. V civilu vedou zcela nenápadný život až do chvíle, kdy dostanou za úkol najít a zneškodnit zločince nejhoršího druhu - takového, který ubližuje nevinným, ale zákon na něho nemůže. Příběh se odvíjí jako akční film, v němž nechybí ani humor.

The updated edition of Lawrence Block's guide offers fresh insights into the evolving landscape of publishing, addressing key changes since its original release in 1978. It includes new chapters on ebooks and self-publishing, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for aspiring and experienced novelists alike. With each chapter revised to reflect current trends, this comprehensive resource remains essential for anyone looking to navigate the modern writing and publishing environment.

The Matt Scudder Mysteries Volume 1: ''Sins of the Fathers'', ''In the Midst of Death'', ''Time to Murder and Create'' v. 1 Block, Lawrence

Exploring the diverse motivations behind collecting, this anthology features stories from renowned authors that delve into the obsessive nature of collectors. From Joyce Carol Oates' tale of a Marilyn Monroe artifact to Dennis Lehane's narrative about a bookseller's fixation on tragic letters, each story reveals the extremes to which individuals will go in pursuit of their passions. The collection culminates with Lawrence Block's own gripping story of a killer whose choices are influenced by his unique collecting habits, showcasing the dark side of desire.

Featuring Lawrence Block's "lost" stories, this collection presents tales that have not been seen in their entirety since their initial release. Each story offers a glimpse into Block's signature style, showcasing his talent for character development and intricate plotting. Readers can expect a blend of suspense, wit, and engaging narratives that highlight the author’s mastery of the short story format. This compilation is a must-read for fans and newcomers alike, providing a fresh look at previously unavailable works.

Characters refusing to talk? Plot plodding along? Where do good ideas come from anyway? In this wonderfully practical volume, two-time Edgar Award-winning novelist Lawrence Block takes an inside look at writing as a craft and as a career. From studying the market, to mastering self-discipline and "creative procrastination," through coping with rejections, Telling Lies for Fun & Profit is an invaluable sourcebook of information. It is a must read for anyone serious about writing or understanding how the process works.

Exploring the hidden perils within academic institutions, this anthology features 18 authors who share compelling stories that challenge the notions of "trigger warnings" and "safe spaces." Each narrative uncovers the complexities and dangers that persist beneath the surface of traditional college life, revealing the stark realities that often contradict the protective measures promoted by modern education. Through diverse perspectives, the collection invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the contemporary academic experience.

Grandmaster and Edgar award-winning author Lawrence Block has brought together 71 of his best stories featuring his most popular series characters. From Matt Scudder in 'The Merciful Angel of Death' to Bernie Rhodenbarr in 'Like a Thief in the Night' and Keller's 'Answers to Soldier', THE COLLECTED MYSTERY STORIES is the ultimate collection from 'one of the best authors now working the beat' Wall Street Journal

Matthew Scudder has left part of his soul on every seedy corner of the Big Apple. But to prove socialite Richard Thurman arranged the murder of his beautiful, pregnant wife, the tormented p.i. has to sink deeper than he ever has before -- on a terrifying tour of New York's sex-for-sale underworld, where an innocent young life is a commodity to be bought, perverted . . . and destroyed.

Lawrence Block's "Dead Girl Blues" is a provocative journal-style novel that begins with a grim act, exploring the protagonist's life thereafter. Block, a seasoned crime fiction writer, acknowledges the book's controversial nature but believes it to be his best work, valuing its authenticity over commercial success.

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Staying alive is never easy; not for the prostitute who is slashed to robbons, nor for the pimp named Chance who is betting his life that the broken down Scudder can find her killer.

Evan Tanner, a Cold War superspy who lost his ability to sleep during the Korean War, has been mysteriously absent since the 1970s. The story unfolds as he navigates a world filled with espionage and intrigue, revealing the challenges and adventures he faces in a restless existence. As Tanner attempts to uncover the reasons for his long absence, readers are drawn into a gripping narrative that explores themes of resilience and the impact of war on the human psyche.

In 1953, the narrator experiences a profound realization about their life's ambition to become a writer. This moment of clarity sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery and creativity, exploring the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a passion in the literary world. The narrative likely delves into the inspirations and experiences that shape the narrator's identity as an aspiring author.

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A powerful Matt Scudder novel about love and loss. schovat popis

The explosive fifth book in the Keller series from the master of classic American crime.

Matt Scudder and Jack Ellery grew up together but were never exactly friends. Twenty years later, when Scudder was a detective and Jack was part of a police line-up, it was clear their lives had taken very different paths. But what they did share was an ongoing battle with alcohol. Now, both men are on the straight and narrow and Ellery is trying to make amends to the people he's wronged over the years. But when Ellery ends up with a bullet in the head it's clear that stirring up the past isn't always such a good idea. Suddenly Scudder is drawn into a murder investigation that threatens to upset his own recovery – and get him killed in the process...

In "The Night and the Music," Lawrence Block gathers all of Scudder's shorter cases into a single collection, showcasing the detective's intriguing investigations and captivating narratives.

The bear is on the prowl in many different guises. He may be the master thief stealing into Graceland, an intense young passenger experimenting in terror, or a psychiatrist haunted by his patient's nightmare. Or maybe he's beautiful, lethal woman in a blood-red scarf. So beware of this huge, dangerous beast. Because first he will enthrall you .. and then he will strike.By the dawn's early light --Cleveland in my dreams --Some things a man must do --Answers to soldier --Good for the soul --The Ehrengraf alternative --Someday I'll plant more walnut trees --The burglar who dropped in on Elvis --As good as a rest --Death wish --The merciful angel of death --The Tulsa experience --Some days you get the bear --Passport in order --Something to remember you by --Hilliard's ceremony --The Ehrengraf nostrum --Like a bug on a windshield --A blow for freedom --How would you like it? --Batman's helpers

Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar extraordinaire and bookseller ordinaire, has taken leave of his beloved New York City and gone country. Our setting is Cuttleford House, a quaint, lovely inn, where Carolyn and Raffles the Cat have joined Bernie for a wintry weekend. Of course, Carolyn wasn't Bernie's first choice for a romantic getaway weekend, but his intended, Lettice Runcible, turned out to be someone else's intended. But if you think Bernie's sole purpose is healing his wounded heart, think again. As a bookseller, Bernie's always in search of a valuable edition, and this time he believes he's found it. And it's somewhere in Cuttleford House's largely ignored library. During his nightly prowl, Bernie finds unexpected company in the way of a corpse. The next morning everyone else find the body, too. Making matters worse is the fact that all of the guests - including, (surprise!) Lettice and her new husband, Dakin Littlefield - find themselves snowbound after a particularly fierce storm during the night. With everyone pointing fingers at everyone else, Bernie decides he's got to catch the culprit - before there's another murder. Isn't there always? And let's not forget that book, which has mysteriously disappeared off the library shelves.

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It's hard to ignore someone with his hands in your mouth. Bernie Rhodenbarr's all ears when Dr. Sheldrake, his dentist, starts complaining about his detestable, soon-to-be-ex wife, and happens to mention the valuable diamonds she keeps lying around the apartment. Since Bernie's been known to supplement his income as a bookstore owner with the not-so-occasional bout of high-rise burglary, a couple of nights later he's in the Sheldrake apartment with larceny on his mind -- and has to duck into a closet when the lady of the house makes an unexpected entrance. Unfortunately he's still there when an unseen assailant does Mrs. Sheldrake in . . . and then vanishes with the jewels. Bernie's got to come out of the closet some time. But when he does, he'll be facing a rap for a murder he didn't commit -- and for a burglary he certainly attempted -- unless he can hunt down the killer who left him hanging.

In Greenwich Village, Bernie Rhodenbarr, the rare book dealer who moonlights as a burglar, is arrested for murder in connection with the robbery of a valuable collection of baseball cards. Only he didn't do it.

Set in a chaotic city where rules are absent, the story follows unlicensed private investigator Matt Scudder as he delves into the murder of Glenn Holtzmann, a young man killed by a deranged veteran. While some believe Holtzmann's death was a tragic accident, others, including the accused's brother, seek to prove his innocence. As Scudder investigates, he confronts his own moral complexities and dark desires, leading him to unsettling truths that threaten his relationships and sense of self.

A ruthless, ingenious pair of entrepreneurial monsters is preying on the loved ones of those who live outside the law. Though he has no love for drug dealers and poison peddlers, ex-cop-turned-p.i. Matthew Scudder now must help them put two thrill-kill extortionists out of business--before another drop of innocent blood is spilled.

Bernie Rhodenbarr, a used bookstore owner and part-time burglar, finds himself in a precarious situation when he becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. After evaluating a wealthy man's library, his fingerprints are left at the scene, complicating his life as he navigates the legal repercussions of both his legitimate and illicit activities. This blend of crime and humor showcases Bernie's cleverness and the thrill he finds in his unconventional profession.

The first novel in the explosive Matthew Scudder Series. The tenth novel in the series - A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES - is set to be a major Hollywood film, starring Liam Neeson. schovat popis

"A kaleidoscopic look at modern New York City-- from gritty streets to high-rise luxury-- in a collection of twenty-three original short stories, hand-picked by guest editor Lawrence Block" --

The latest - brilliant - Matt Scudder novel from award-winning Lawrence Block Matt Scudder - former cop and alcoholic - has had enough. He plans to wind up his investigations and concentrate on AA meetings and his lovely wife, Elaine. But he agrees to take one last case. Louise, a single woman, has finally met a man she likes, but she fears he's keeping something from her and so hires Matt to check him out. But before Matt can track down the real identity of Louise's lover, a horrific murder is committed - and the only forensic evidence links the killer to Elaine. Matt is convinced that the killer is an old foe of his, a man who terrorised and murdered his way through New York until Matt stood in his way. And now he's stalking Elaine...

Bernie Rhodenbarr has gone legit – almost – as the new owner of a used bookstore in New York's Greenwich Village. Of course, dusty old tomes don't always turn a profit, so to make ends meet, Bernie's forced, on occasion, to indulge in his previous occupation: burglary. Besides which, he likes it. Now a collector is offering Bernie an opportunity to combine his twin passions by stealing a very rare and very bad book-length poem from a rich man's library. The heist goes off without a hitch. The delivery of the ill-gotten volume, however, is a different story. Drugged by the client's female go-between, Bernie wakes up in her apartment to find the book gone, the lady dead, a smoking gun in his hand, and the cops at the door. And suddenly he's got to extricate himself from a rather sticky real-life murder mystery and find a killer – before he's booked for Murder One.

Murderous portents lie in the astral plane, and deadly reckonings wreak havoc in the human heart in this collection of sixteen original stories by such masterly mystery writers as Lawrence Block, Peter Lovesey, Peter Tremayne, Jon L. Breen, Edward Marston, Bill Crider, Simon Brett, and the internationally acclaimed Anne Perry.

Now, we all know Bernie's the type of guy who likes to work alone. He finds the profits are higher and the risks a lot lower. But in Burglars Can't Be Choosers, Bernie finds that while he's no beggar, he's not above taking on a rare work-for-hire. It's simple, really. All he has to do is break into a posh East Side apartment, grab a blue leather-covered box, deliver it to his mysterious employer, and pocket a nice, easy fee. Well, nothing's ever that easy. No sooner is Bernie inside the apartment when things start to go wrong. Things like...no blue box. Things like...the police, led by his old nemesis, detective Ray Kirschmann. Things like...the dead body in the bedroom. Things like...being accused of murder. Bernie, suddenly on the run, couldn't ask for a better place to hide than the anonymous streets of New York City - except for the fact his face is now in every tabloid newspaper and on every television newscast. Holing up at an out-of-town friend's apartment, he meets up with a lovely young lady ready with aid and comfort...and other resources. At last Bernie's got some time to figure out what's going on, and who set him up. And why.

Bernie's About to Burn His Fingers on a Hot Coin Worth a Cool Half-Million! By day he sells books in his Greenwich Village shop and lunches with his dog-groomer friend, Carolyn. By night he's a master of illegal entry. Not that Bernie looks for it - class-A capers seem to come his way. So when Carolyn tempts him with an easy job, he goes for it. Only to find that someone beat them to the coin collection, except for one...a 1913 Liberty Head V-Nickel...worth a fortune. But when Bernie's fence tries to hustle the coin, he's rubbed out. Along with the coin collector's wife. Now Bernie's running both ways, with cops - and robbers - after him. And Bernie hot after the killer. What's Bernie's future worth? How about a plugged nickel?

The Spinner was a blackmailer, but that didn't give someone the right to bash his head in and leave him to rot in the river. There are three suspects, all blackmail victims, but which one was desperate enough to silence the Spinner for good?

When a friend suggests that Bernie burgle a romantic rival's home, Bernie is happy to oblige. Along with lesbian friend Caroline Kaiser, Bernie is overjoyed to find a safe full of cash. And for once in a Bernie Rhodenbarr story, there isn't even a dead body in the house. At least not yet. Because a nearby home has also been burgled and in that robbery, three people have died. The police recognise Bernie from a nearby cash machine camera and soon he is in the newspapesr as the suspect.

Edited by Neil Gaiman and Al Sarrantonio, "Stories" is a groundbreaking collection that features diverse tales from renowned authors. This anthology expands the boundaries of imaginative fiction, challenging misconceptions and showcasing the power of storytelling to transform perspectives and ignite appreciation for exceptional literature.

From the author of A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES - set to be a major Hollywood film - comes the third novel in the Matt Scudder series. schovat popis

Known for always pushing the envelope when it comes to showing sex and violence on screen, Paul Verhoeven has directed controversial films in several genres, including the erotic thriller (Basic Instinct), melodrama (Showgirls) and science fiction (RoboCop, Total Recall, Starship Troopers, Hollow Man). However, even before going to Hollywood, Verhoeven had been a succ's de scandale in his native Netherlands, where he directed a war saga (Soldier of Orange), a medieval epic (Flesh+Blood), a psychosexual thriller (The Fourth Man) and a sex comedy (Turkish Delight, which was voted Best Dutch Film of the Century at the Netherlands Film Festival). Verhoeven has shown that visceral thrills can be thought provoking, challenging our received notions of heroism, patriotism, and eroticism. He has created some of the most courageous and contentious films of recent years. Made with full access to Paul Verhoeven's archives!

Set in a vibrant jungle teeming with life, the story explores the challenges and adventures faced by its inhabitants. Characters navigate the complexities of survival, friendship, and rivalry, showcasing the raw beauty and dangers of their environment. Themes of resilience and adaptation are woven throughout as they confront both natural and interpersonal conflicts, ultimately revealing the interconnectedness of all living beings in this wild ecosystem.

The second adventure of Evan Michael Tanner -- back in print!"The Canceled Czech" finds the sleepless adventurer on a mission to Czechoslovakia to liberate a dying man, who turns out to be a Nazi. For his troubles, he finds himself leaping from a moving train, tangling with an amorous blonde, and playing the role of a neo-Nazi propagandist. Just another typical work day in the life of "the thief who couldn't sleep".

Each year, for the past seventeen years, Mysterious Bookshop proprietor Otto Penzler has commissioned an original Christmas story by a leading suspense writer. These stories were then produced as pamphlets, just 1,000 copies, and given to customers of the bookstore as a Christmas present. Now, all seventeen tales have been collected in one volume, showcasing the talents of: Charles Ardai Lisa Atkinson George Baxt Lawrence Block Mary Higgins Clark Thomas H. Cook Ron Goulart Jeremiah Healy Edward D. Hoch Rupert Holmes Andrew Klavan Michael Malone Ed McBain Anne Perry S. J. Rozan Jonathan Santlofer Donald E. WestlakeSome of these stories are humorous, others suspenseful, and still others are tales of pure detection, but all of them together make up a charming collection and a perfect Christmas gift for all ages.

He is Jimmie John Hall, "free and white and 22". Her name is Betty Dienhardt, plain, friendless, and oppressed by a bleak home life. In each other, they find a chance for love and fulfillment. But they are doomed. For Jimmie John has already embarked on a killing spree on the backroads of the Southwest that will leave 14 innocent people dead.

A beautiful young woman called Marilyn picks up a stranger in a bar and takes him home to her Manhattan apartment. The next morning her housekeeper discovers Marilyn's body. Marilyn's life and death have far-reaching effects on others, even people she has never met: a charismatic former police commissioner on the verge of a breakdown; a struggling writer; a folk art dealer plumbing the depths of her own fierce sexuality; a lawyer who prefers murder trials because there's one less witness. And in a city reeling from 9/11, an unlikely mass murderer wages a one-man war against everyone. In this gripping, multi-faceted story, Block not only brings to life in brilliant detail the city of New York, but proves he is one of the most talented, innovative and surprising crime writers in the business.

A high school wallflower serves up justice at her 20th reunion, while a submissive wife sends her domineering husband to hell. A writer orchestrates a murder to eliminate his enemy. This captivating collection features twelve of America's finest authors exploring the theme of revenge-driven killings. The anthology showcases a stellar lineup, offering a satisfying feast of stories centered on the dark allure of vengeance. In Lawrence Block's chilling tale, a serial killer turns one victim's brother into an unwitting defender, leading to dire consequences. Mary Higgins Clark's "Power Play" presents a thrilling scenario where an ex-president and his congresswoman wife outsmart terrorists. Phillip Margolin's character, a career criminal, faces a twist of fate with an alibi that complicates his self-defense. Joyce Carol Oates delivers a gripping narrative in "Murder-Two," where a brilliant lawyer defends her worst enemy's son. Peter Straub's "Mr. Clubb and Mr. Cuff" reveals the steep price of revenge for a betrayed husband. This anthology also includes contributions from Thomas H. Cook, Vicki Hendricks, Joan Hess, Judith Kelman, Eric Lustbader, David Morrell, and Shel Silverstein, creating an unforgettable exploration of cold-blooded retribution. Otto Penzler, a prominent figure in the mystery genre, curates this wickedly entertaining volume.

Presents a gallery of fifty of America's most notorious criminals, from colonial times through the twentieth century, with profiles of such outlaws as John Wilkes Booth, Jesse James, Bonnie Parker, and Ted Bund.

Lawrence Block's AFTERTHOUGHTS 2.0 offers a collection of insightful essays reflecting on the writing process, the craft of storytelling, and the author's personal experiences in the literary world. Through a blend of humor and candidness, Block shares his thoughts on various topics, including the challenges of publishing and the intricacies of character development. This edition provides readers with a deeper understanding of the author's perspective, making it a valuable resource for aspiring writers and fans alike.

When seasoned con man Joe Marlin accidentally steals a suitcase full of heroin, he contemplates murdering the man he stole it from, with the help of the man's wife who desperately wants to see her husband dead.Originally published as Mona. Reprint.

De todas las preguntas que se le pueden hacer a un autor quizá la más reveladora sea: ¿Cuál es su cuento favorito? El relato de suspenso está lleno de alternativas. Desde Edgar Allan Poe hasta la actualidad, ha trascendido sus límites y pautas. Luego de haberles solicitado a varios colegas la elección de lo que cada uno consideraba su mejor cuento, Lawrence Block redobló la apuesta y les pidió su elección personal del mejor relato del género debido a otro autor. El resultado es un libro que supera las expectativas del lector: junto a narraciones clásicas del siglo XIX y comienzos del XX desfilan historias contemporáneas que incluyen a autores normalmente considerados ajenos a la tradición de suspenso. En Los mejores cuentos de suspenso el relato policial clásico alterna con la ficción psicológica, el humor con el drama, el crimen premeditado con el asesinato casual, las estructuras cerradas con los finales abiertos. El denominador común es, en todos los casos, la extrema tensión, aquélla que se le pide a la buena literatura.

Anthologie mit hintergründig-subtilen, teils amüsanten, oft mit schwarzem Humor versetzten Erzählungen von u.a. Stephen King, Joyce C. Oates, Peter Lovesey.

Sie ist ein einziger Traum - für einen Mann aber wird sie zum Albtraum. Johnny Hayden und Doug Rance wollen Immobilienunternehmer Wallace Gunderman um sein gesamtes Vermögen bringen. Doch damit der Plan aufgehen kann, brauchen sie eine Frau im Innern der Firma. Hier kommt Evelyn Stone ins Spiel - Gundermans Sekretärin, Geliebte und sein schlimmster Feind. Gunderman hatte versprochen, sie zu heiraten, es aber nie getan. Jetzt will sie es ihm heimzahlen.

Ein Bild im Wert von viertel Million Dollar verschwindet. Dieses Mal, obwohl nicht aus Mangel an Willen, war der Autor des Diebstahls nicht Bernie Rhodenbarr, kultivierter Buchhändler tagsüber und raffinierter Dieb nachts. In Zusammenhang mit dem Vorfall gab es zudem zwei Morde, und ein scharfer Verstand hat sich vorgenommen, die Toten und den Diebstahl Bernie anzulasten. Aber in Sachen List hat Bernie keinen Rivalen, erst recht nicht, wenn es darum geht, sich selbst zu retten.

Für den Trickbetrüger Joe Marlin ist es der gefährlichste Schwindel seiner Laufbahn. Heroin und die heißblütige Mona stellen ihn vor die Wahl : zum Mörder werden oder selbst als Leiche auf dem Pflaster enden ...

Războinice care manevrează cu măiestrie sabia, femei pilot, femei din spațiu, ucigașe în serie, femei fatale irezistibile, vrăjitoare, fete rele, rebele și supereroine. Toate, în palpitanta antologie Femei periculoase concepută de George R.R. Martin și Gardner Dozois. Joe Abercrombie, Jim Butcher sau Brandon Sanderson se întâlnesc cu Carrie Vaughn și Lev Grossman în paginile unei cărți în care cititorul va găsi SF, fantasy, horror, suspans, care contrazice orice așteptări și confirmă că, într-adevăr, imaginația nu are limite. În viitorul postapocaliptic și în trecutul îndepărtat, luptele se poartă mai ales pe căi nebănuite, personajele se dezvăluie mai ales așa cum nu ni le închipuim și poveștile se petrec mai ales ca în literatură: în deplină libertate.