Carcaterra Lorenzo Knihy

Láska, pomsta a osud – tieto tri silné témy sa v príbehu pretínajú ostro ako výstrely z pušky. Mafiánsky boss Angelo vyrástol v tieni šokujúceho tajomstva – jeho otec zastrelil Angelovho brata, aby ho nemusel vydať mafiánom. Angelo kráča v šľapajach otca na krvavej ceste od pešiaka k bossovi, až kým nestretne opusteného chlapca, ktorý potrebuje rodičovskú ochranu... Pôsobivá kronika zločinu je portrétom muža, bojujúceho proti osudu – a zároveň nezabudnuteľným obrazom rodiny, mesta a uplynulého storočia.

The true story of a group of four boys brought up in New York's notorious Mafia-run Hell's Kitchen during the 1960s. After nearly causing a man's death, they were sent to a reformatory where guards routinely brutalized them, leaving them with nothing but an undying loyalty to one another.

None of their leaders is more evil than Lucia Carney whose drug empire grows and grows at the cost of thousands of lives, many of them innocent ones. With the forces of law and order incapable of breaking the gangs, a new type of enforcement is required;

Hrdina románu odsúdený za vraždu na doživotie, profesor poľnohospodárstva Darrel Standing, neskôr odsúdený na trest smrti za ublíženie na zdraví zvádza boj s predstaviteľmi väzenskej mašinérie vo dvoch najobávanejších amerických väzniciach. Bol krivo obvinený z prepašovania dynamitu do väznice a preto ho uvrhli do samoväzby, kde strávil celých päť rokov života v hrozných podmienkach a na dôvažok ho podrobovali mučeniu. Celé dni strávil natesno spútaný vo zvieracej kazajke. Takéto zaobchádzanie mu podlomilo fyzické i psychické zdravie. Jedinou možnosťou ako prekonať dlhé hodiny mučenia bolo odosobniť sa, odpútať dušu od ubolenej fyzickej schránky. Autohypnózou uniká z krutej a trýznivej reality, ocitá sa v koži rôznych ľudí a prežíva ich osudy. Z príbehov, ktoré prežíva ho vytrhávajú iba návštevy riaditeľa a väzenských stráží.

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.

"Dramatic, graphic and wrenching...The reader is left to wonder--at the devastation of Carcaterra's youth, at his survival to adulthood, and at the grace that allowed him to craft this piercing memoir." THE WASHINGTON POST Lorenza Carcaterra grew up in Hell's Kitchen, New York in the 1950s and '60s in a confusing world of love and fear of his paradoxically violent and affectionate father. Then Lorenzo learned that his father had murdered his first wife. And he wondered how he could love his father again. Did he possess the same murderous fury; would he someday suddenly lash out at those he loved? As his father's physical abuse escalated, Lorenzo sought frantically for a safe place...a place where he could find hope and reconciliation and peace, where his father's terrible shadow no longer lingered. Now, decades later, Lorenzo has finally come to terms with the awful truth about his father. A SAFE PLACE is the brilliant result.

"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