Willy Thaler Livres

From the author of a #1 best-selling novel comes a gripping tale of violence, sex, betrayal, revenge, and intrigue set against the backdrop of revolution in the sultry jungles of South America. Diogenes Alejandro Xenos, known as Dax, witnesses the horrific rape and murder of his mother and sister by government troops, immersing him in a world of loss and tragedy. Sent to Europe by a victorious rebel leader to help rebuild his country’s status post-revolution, Dax enters the elite circles of international bankers and diplomats. Outwardly, he enjoys a life of privilege as a sought-after playboy, desired by many for various reasons. However, beneath this facade lies a deep-seated anger and hatred for the corrupt new regime, which he realizes mirrors the old. Transforming from a favored figure of the general-turned-dictator to an outlaw in his homeland, Dax becomes a rebel determined to incite a new revolution. This epic narrative explores his escape from the horrors of a third-world regime, blending Robbins' signature sensuality with political intrigue, exotic locales, and timeless themes of power, greed, and betrayal. Through Dax Xenos, Robbins presents a flawed yet compelling hero, captivating readers with a story that resonates with the complexities of human desire and the quest for justice.

The story explores the intense rivalry and collaboration between Angelo Perino, a talented race car driver, and Loren Hardeman, a powerful auto magnate. As they join forces to build "The Betsy," the fastest car in the world, their personal ambitions and romantic entanglements complicate their partnership. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, love, and the impact of greed within a family empire, highlighting both the characters' drive for success and the emotional stakes involved in their high-speed lives.

FUNERAL IN BERLIN is a spellbinding tale of espionage and its counter in which double and triple crosses are common. Berlin with its infamous wall symbolized the Cold War as did no other place. It was like theatre, but is war for real. "Len Deighton has always been fascinated with the Cold War in a way that could be called scholarly...one always feels that the intricacies of espionage and of the Soviet Union's spy apparatus rest on serious research. And he writes with effortless mastery." (The Wall Street Journal) "A most impressive book, a chronicle of our times, in which the tension, more like a chronic ache than a stab of pain, never lets go." (The London Evening Standard)

Golfe de Cook, Alaska. Un SOS vient d'arriver? Le Catawba, un garde-côte, fonce à la rescousse.Le bateau en détresse émerge soudain du rideau de pluie. Les ponts sont déserts et les appels du Catawba restent sans réponse. À bord de l'Amie Marie, tous sont morts, même le chat.Un autre appel désespéré arrive alors du pilote d'un avion livrant du matériel à une équipe de scientifiques sur l'île Augustine, située à 30 milles au nord-est de la position du Catawba : « Savants tous morts, sauvez-moi. »Ainsi commence pour Dirk Pitt, le très séduisant agent secret américain, héros de L'Incroyable Secret, l'affaire la plus difficile de toute sa carrière : une infernale machination dont dépend la liberté du monde.De Washington au Kremlin, de l'Alaska aux Caraïbes, Dirk Pitt nous entraîne sur ? et sous ? les océans, dans une course implacable.

In 1969, Harold Robbins began his "trilogy of greed" with The Inheritors, a tell-all novel about the entertainment industry. Spanning the years 1955 to 1965, and based on the lives of actual network executives and movie moguls, the novel exposes the sex, power, and politics of mass media. Steve Gaunt is working hard to build his television empire. He's a visionary and a bit of a rebel, making him a hit, both in the ratings and with beautiful women. Sam Benjamin, meanwhile, is building his career through the movies. When they join forces, the partnership has the potential to make them very wealthy and powerful. But it's a dirty business and a rogue industry, and friendships can fall in a heartbeat when money is on the line. In its initial publication, The Inheritors was a timely indictment of an industry on fire. Today, it is a fascinating look back at a time when television was just coming into its own, and how the movie industry dealt with this new threat.