Stephan Talty Livres

Set against the backdrop of the 1959 Chinese invasion of Tibet, the narrative follows the young Dalai Lama as he faces the daunting challenge of escaping his homeland. With a small group of 300, he must navigate perilous Himalayan terrain while evading the encroaching Chinese forces. This gripping tale highlights themes of courage, resilience, and the struggle for sovereignty in the face of overwhelming odds. The journey not only tests the Dalai Lama's leadership but also symbolizes the fight for Tibet's identity and freedom.

Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in history, this book explores the lives of its characters as they navigate personal and societal challenges. The narrative weaves together themes of resilience, identity, and transformation, offering a poignant reflection on the human experience. Readers can expect a richly detailed setting and well-developed characters that resonate with authenticity and depth, making it a compelling read for those interested in character-driven stories that highlight significant historical events.

Focusing on the origins of the Mafia in America, this gripping true story highlights the life of a brilliant Italian-born detective dedicated to dismantling organized crime. His relentless pursuit and ultimate sacrifice reveal the dark underbelly of society and the challenges faced in combating such powerful criminal networks. With the narrative set against a backdrop of historical significance, the book offers a compelling exploration of crime, justice, and heroism, soon to be brought to life in a major motion picture starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

The narrative delves into themes of personal hubris and the journey towards humbling defeat, offering a gripping exploration of the characters' struggles and triumphs. Through intense conflicts and emotional depth, the story reveals how pride can lead to one's downfall, ultimately providing a powerful commentary on the human experience.

What a terrific read! Through incredible historical research and a detective's eye for the telling detail, Stephan Talty chronicles Joseph Petrosino's dogged pursuit of cold-blooded extortionists and killers. It's a story about immigration, urban life, and the struggle of law enforcement to confront the terror spread by a start-up criminal underworld at the turn of the 20th century. - DICK LEHR, author of the New York Times bestseller Black Mass The Black Hand is a fascinating immersion into an almost forgotten time and culture in which a mysterious criminal enterprise terrorized immigrants seeking a new life in America. Stephan Talty's book provides a richly woven, engrossing tale of one man determined to help his fellow Italian-Americans resist the threat and prosper. A solid addition to the American history library. - GREGORY A. FREEMAN, author of The Forgotten 500 Stephan Talty is a marvelous storyteller, and with The Black Hand , he's hit a gusher: the true tale of one of New York City's greatest detectives at war with a lethal secret society and at odds with his own department. In Talty's hands, this is a thrilling instant classic. - ROBERT KOLKER , author of the New York Times bestseller Lost Girls Given the secret nature of the Black Hand - which terrorized New York and the nation a century ago - Talty's account is extraordinarily detailed. Even more intimate is the portrait of Petrosino, chief Mafia detective. An important and gripping book. - A. J. BAIME, author of The Arsenal of Democracy Readers of this propulsive, cinematic book will feel transported to a crucial moment in our history. Stephan Talty's masterful portrayal of this early age of organized crime swept me up instantly and didn't let go until the final page. In the spirit of The Black Hand 's richly- evoked Italian-American world, I say 'bravo.' - CHARLES BRANDT, author of the New York Times bestseller I Heard You Paint Houses The Black Hand is nonfiction noir at its best: a real-life Godfather prequel that pits an unforgettable Italian-American hero against the seemingly unstoppable menace that would become the New York Mafia. - MARK ADAMS, author of the New York Times bestseller Turn Right at Machu Picchu Stephan Talty's thoroughly researched The Black Hand vividly recounts the rise of Italian organized crime in New York, the Italian immigrant police detective who led the fight against it, and the anti-Italian hysteria it aroused across America. It's a great book. - TYLER ANBINDER, author of City of Dreams Stephan Talty's The Black Hand offers a fascinating glimpse of a period in New York City in what is a classic and suspenseful account of a growing terror and the detective who won't give up, no matter what it costs him.- GILBERT KING, Pulitzer Prize- winning author of Devil in the Grove

The book offers a thorough exploration of David Koresh's complex history and intriguing personality, combining meticulous research with engaging storytelling. It provides insights into the events surrounding Koresh and the infamous Waco siege, shedding light on the psychological and historical factors that shaped his life and actions.

Jak agent Mosadu zlikvidoval vraha lotyšských Židů. Herbert Cukurs, známý jako Řezník z Rigy, zavraždil asi třicet tisíc lotyšských Židů. Dokázal se vyhnout norimberským procesům a po skončení války uprchl do Jižní Ameriky. V roce 1965, kdy hrozilo, že vyprší promlčecí lhůta všech nacistických válečných zločinů, eskalovalo globální pronásledování nacistických zločinců. Velkou roli v tomto procesu hrál Mossad, izraelská národní zpravodajská služba. Jeho agent Jakoov Meidad, který o tři roky dříve unesl Adolfa Eichmanna, vedl misi s cílem Cukurse zavraždit. V napínavé tajné operaci, se kterou se nemohou srovnávat ani ty nejambicióznější špionážní romány, odcestoval Meidad do Brazílie v propracovaném přestrojení, aby Cukurse našel a zjednal spravedlnost.

Ściskająca za gardło opowieść o głodowaniu i sztuce przetrwania w Korei P�łnocnej, o dramatycznej ucieczce i o nowym życiu w Stanach Zjednoczonych, o wierze i odwadze.W zamkniętym i mało znanym świecie Korei P�łnocnej Joseph Kim żył jak każdy zwyczajny chłopiec.Kiedy jednak skończył pięć lat, nadeszła pierwsza fala Wielkiego Głodu, przedłużająca się, upokarzająca i wyniszczająca klęska, kt�ra spowodowała śmierć milion�w ludzi, także jego ojca, a wielu innych Koreańczyk�w, tak jak jego matkę i jedyną siostrę, zmusiła do rozpaczliwej ucieczki za chińską granicę, do godzenia się na życie w upodleniu, do sprzedawania dzieci lub do ich porzucania.Joseph znalazł się sam na ulicy w Korei, gdzie nauczył się żebrać i kraść, odarty ze wszystkiego opr�cz silnego instynktu przetrwania. Wreszcie zdesperowany, on r�wnież przekroczył granicę i uciekł do Chin.

8th April 2009 was just an ordinary day for the author, captain of the United States-registered cargo vessel, the Maersk Alabama, as it headed towards the port of Mombasa. Ordinary that is until, two hundred or so miles off the east coast of Africa, armed Somali pirates attacked and boarded the freighter. This book tells his story.

Mit den italienischen Einwanderern sind Kriminelle in die Stadt gekommen, und im Sommer 1903 versinkt New York im Verbrechen: Entführungen, Bombenanschläge, Erpressungen – in großem Stil, verantwortet von einer Organisation: der Black Hand. Gegen sie zieht Joseph Petrosino in den Kampf, er ist der erste italienische Detective New Yorks, seine Methoden knallhart … Stephan Talty erzählt von den Anfängen der amerikanischen Mafia, und dem ersten Mann, der sich ihr entgegenstellt – eine wahre, eine umwerfende Heldengeschichte. Als Kind wandert Joseph Petrosino zusammen mit seiner Familie aus Süditalien nach Amerika aus, Jugend in Little Italy, Prügeleien, Hunger, Jobs als Schuhputzer, Straßenfeger, Kadaverräumer. Doch Petrosino ist fleißig und er will nach oben. Schließlich bekommt er seine Chance bei der Polizei, und als die Black Hand ganz New York mit Terror überzieht, soll er die Stadt retten. Er stellt eine eigene Einheit aus Italienern zusammen, er perfektioniert Verkleidungen, er verdrischt Mafiagrößen auf offener Straße, er kennt keine Furcht. Spektakuläre Festnahmen folgen, darauf der Ruhm des Boulevards und Morddrohungen jeden Tag … Black Hand erzählt die Geschichte eines sagenhaften Mannes, dem am Ende eines Lebens im Kampf gegen das Verbrechen 250.000 Menschen das letzte Geleit geben werden quer durch Manhattan.