Dietrich Kalteis Knihy

Set in 1960s Toronto, Lenny Ovitz is entangled in a web of deceit and crime, working for a gangster while struggling with mounting debts and a troubled marriage. His wife, Paulina, threatens to expose his secrets and demands a divorce, which Lenny fears will ruin him financially. Desperate to resolve his problems, he concocts a dangerous plan to eliminate Paulina. As he navigates the treacherous world of crime and betrayal, Lenny's choices lead to high stakes and moral dilemmas that could cost him everything.

A retired cop named Fitch Henry Haut intervenes when he sees two men abducting a runaway girl. After successfully escaping in his dilapidated Winnebago, he learns about her harrowing situation, prompting a growing bond between them. As they navigate the challenges of evading their pursuers, the story explores themes of courage, redemption, and the unlikely connections formed in desperate circumstances.

Set in the Depression era, the story follows newlyweds Bennie and Stella, whose contrasting personalities—his recklessness and her naivety—lead them to rob a bank in search of a better life. Their impulsive decision quickly spirals out of control, landing them on the FBI's "Most Wanted" list and shattering their dreams of freedom and prosperity.

The story follows Bobbi Ricci as she attempts to escape her dangerous boyfriend, gangster "Maddog" Palmieri, by teaming up with Denny, his resentful ex-driver. Their plan to steal Maddog's money and car spirals into chaos when Maddog hires a ruthless killer, Lee Trane, to track them down. As they flee through northern British Columbia and Alaska, Bobbi and Denny face escalating dangers and misadventures, realizing their lives are at stake. The narrative blends excitement with dark humor, showcasing Kalteis's knack for vivid character portrayals in a gritty setting.

Focusing on the life of Alvin Karpis, a Chicago gangster during the 1930s, the narrative delves into his alliance with the infamous Barker Gang. Together, they embark on a spree of bank robberies, murders, and kidnappings, ultimately becoming America's most wanted criminals. The novel explores themes of crime and survival against the backdrop of a tumultuous era, revealing the darker sides of ambition and loyalty.

Set against the backdrop of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago, this tense crime novel immerses readers in a world dominated by mobsters and illicit activities. With a gripping narrative reminiscent of Elmore Leonard and George Pelecanos, it explores the intertwining lives of characters navigating the dangerous underbelly of organized crime. The story promises high stakes, moral dilemmas, and the relentless pursuit of power and survival in a city rife with corruption and violence.

Im beschaulichen Whistler, der über Vancouver gelegenen Ski-Region, ist Grey Stevens der lokale Weed-Anbauer (alles rein biologisch natürlich). Er unterhält dort einen gemütlichen Vertrieb mit Ex-Bikern, Alt-Hippies und Straßenmusikerkids, und auch ansonsten mangelt es ihm an jeder Art von Ehrgeiz, Gier oder sonstigen beklagenswerten Ambitionen. Doch dann versuchen zwei verfeindete Gangs, seinen Laden zu übernehmen, zu weniger netten Konditionen. Sie drängen nach Whistler, schalten seine alten Vertriebsleute aus und geraten sich gegenseitig in die Haare. Es wird blutig und chaotisch im Ski-Paradies, denn die beiden Gangs schrecken auch vor grobem Kaliber nicht zurück. Stevens muss reagieren, zumal er eine junge Punkerin ritterlich aus den Klauen des Mafiasohnes Nicky gerettet hat, der ihm das persönlich übelnimmt. Und mit einem Mal läuft alles aus dem Ruder …