When some drug dealers in Camden, New Jersey get blown away by a smooth operator who's impersonating a cop, the case falls to two bleary-eyed, wisecracking police vets. But before they can even begin, an FBI team swoops in, headed by bossy and humorless Roger Sorenson. He identifies the perp as James Sullivan, an attorney who dropped out of sight a few years ago and has been taking out criminals ever since. In bits and pieces, it's revealed that Sullivan's vigilantism stems from criminal activity of his former colleague Dennis O'Brien, whom Sullivan blames for the death of his wife.
A journalist's two-decade obsession with the Manson murders uncovers shocking revelations about these infamous crimes, including police carelessness, prosecutorial misconduct, and potential intelligence agency involvement. Initially assigned a piece for the thirtieth anniversary in 1999, Tom O'Neill believed there was nothing new to uncover about the widely accepted narrative that Charles Manson had orchestrated seven brutal murders through his teenage followers. However, as O'Neill investigated, he discovered inconsistencies in prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi's long-accepted account. This led him to question the motives behind the murders and the failures of law enforcement to act on numerous opportunities to intervene. Despite not considering himself a conspiracy theorist, O'Neill's inquiry consumed the next twenty years of his career. His quest for the truth took him from Hollywood's hidden connections to seasoned spies, exploring the intersections of the Summer of Love and the CIA's mind-control experiments. Featuring hundreds of interviews and previously unseen documents from the LAPD, FBI, and CIA, O'Neill presents a compelling argument that could challenge the verdicts in the Manson case. Through this investigation, he captures the essence of California in the sixties, a time when the line between utopia and dystopia blurred dramatically.
Twenty years ago, reporting for a routine magazine piece about the infamous Manson murders, journalist Tom O'Neill didn't expect to find anything new. But the discovery of horrifying new evidence kick-started an obsession and his life's work. What had he unearthed and what did it mean: why was there surveillance by intelligence agents?
Arthur Dark McLean is unexpectedly transported from his urban life into a magical realm filled with Irish folklore. In this enchanting adventure, he encounters a fairy fort and a host of legendary creatures, challenging his understanding of reality and sparking his imagination. As he navigates this mystical world, Arthur must confront the blend of myth and modernity, discovering the rich tapestry of stories that shape his new surroundings.
Focusing on the author's personal journey, the narrative captures Tom O’Neill's ethnographic fieldwork in Kathmandu and the Helambu region of Nepal. Through vivid storytelling, it explores the cultural richness and emotional depth of the local communities, offering insights into their traditions and daily lives. O’Neill's experiences reveal the challenges and rewards of immersing oneself in a different culture, making the account both enlightening and poignant.
