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V románu Satori se znovu setkáváme s Nikolajem Helem, hrdinou slavného Trevanianova románu Šibumi (Argo, 2006), pokládaného za nekorunovaného krále všech thrillerů a oplývajícího nečekanými literárními přesahy. Nikolaje tu potkáváme už v roce 1951, když zuří válka v Koreji. Je mu teprve šestadvacet let, ale tajné služby už o něm vědí, že je mistrem bojových umění a dokáže se dostat téměř kamkoli. A tak ho kontaktuje CIA a zadá mu úkol, který je zaručenou vstupenkou na onen svět: zabít nejvyššího sovětského komisaře v Číně.

Denny Malone touží po jediném: být dobrý policajt. Celých osmnáct let, které strávil u newyorské policie, slouží v první linii, dennodenně se setkává s bolestí, s mrtvými, s oběťmi i pachateli. Jeho život patří ulicím okrsku Manhattan-sever. Dnes je z něj mnoha poctami ověnčený detektiv a šéf elitní jednotky, jejímž posláním je bojovat proti gangům a vyčistit ulice od drog a zbraní. Je připravený všemi dostupnými prostředky chránit svoje město, město postavené na ctižádosti a korupci, město, ve kterém nikdo nemá čisté svědomí – dokonce ani Malone sám. Jednotka je strhující příběh o hamižnosti a násilí, o nerovnosti a diskriminaci, o zločinech a nespravedlnosti, o pomstě a vykoupení, který nám poodhaluje zdánlivě nepřekonatelné napětí mezi newyorskou policií a rozličnými skupinami obyvatel, jimž slouží. Je to sžíravý portrét hektického města a neohroženého, hrdinného, ale v hloubi duše zkaženého člověka, který se ocitl nad propastí.

Chon a Ben pěstují marihuanu, velmi kvalitní marihuanu. Svým zákazníkům ji dodávají přímo, a to se samozřejmě nelíbí ani drogovým kartelům, ani jejich bossům. Proto unesou a uvězní Chonovu a Benovu milou O a přislíbí její navrácení, pokud jim budou Chon a Ben tři roky dodávat své vyhlášené zboží. Nebo ji vyplatí – výše výkupného je však až podezřele podobná zisku za ono tříleté období pečlivé produkce. Chon a Ben peníze nemají – nezbývá tedy než okrást ty, kteří je okrádají o výdělek a milovanou O o svobodu… Svižný krimiromán ze současné Ameriky: New York Times jej zařadil mezi deset nejlepších knih roku 2010 a Oliver Stone podle něj natočil film.

Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love. Danny Ryan is rich. Beyond his wildest dreams rich. The former dock worker, Irish mob soldier and fugitive from the law is now a respected businessman – a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner in a group that owns two lavish hotels. Finally, Danny has it all: a beautiful house, a child he adores, a woman he might even fall in love with. Life is good. But then Danny reaches too far. When he tries to buy an old hotel on a prime piece of real estate with plans to build his dream resort, he triggers a war against Las Vegas power brokers, a powerful FBI agent bent on revenge and a rival casino owner with dark connections of his own. Danny thought he had buried his past, but now it reaches up to him from the grave to pull him down. Old enemies surface, and when they come for Danny they vow to take everything – not only his empire, not just his life, but all that he holds dear, including his son. To save his life and everything he loves, Danny must become the ruthless fighter he once was – and never wanted to be again. Ranging from the gritty back rooms of Providence, RI to the power corridors of Washington, DC and Wall Street to the golden casinos of Las Vegas, City in Ruins is an epic crime novel of love and hate, ambition and desperation, vengeance and compassion.

The explosive and sensational new thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of THE FORCE and THE CARTEL. For over forty years, Art Keller has been on the front lines of America's longest conflict: The War On Drugs. His obsession to defeat the world's most powerful, wealthy, and lethal kingpin-the godfather of the Sinaloa Cartel, Adán Barrera-has left him bloody and scarred, cost him people he loves, even taken a piece of his soul. Now Keller is elevated to the highest ranks of the DEA, only to find that in destroying one monster he has created thirty more that are wreaking even more chaos and suffering in his beloved Mexico. But not just there. Barrera's final legacy is the heroin epidemic scourging America. Throwing himself into the gap to stem the deadly flow, Keller finds himself surrounded by enemies-men that want to kill him, politicians that want to destroy him, and worse, the unimaginable-an incoming administration that's in bed with the very drug traffickers that Keller is trying to bring down. Art Keller is at war with not only the cartels, but with his own government. And the long fight has taught him more than he ever imagined. Now, he learns the final lesson-there are no borders.

From the acclaimed author of "The Death and Life of Bobby Z" and "California Fire and Life" comes an explosive novel of the drug trade described by "The Baltimore Sun" as "an express train of a thriller."

A drug lord's prison transfer to Mexico upsets a precarious balance of peace and forcing a DEA agent to come out of retirement to stop the ensuing violence

'You can't ask for more emotionally moving entertainment' Stephen King

In this high-octane prequel, Don Winslow delves into the backstory of Ben, Chon, and O, the characters from his acclaimed thriller. Set against the backdrop of 1960s Southern California to the recent past, the narrative explores the complexities of family—fathers and sons, mothers and daughters, friends and lovers. As the trio confronts a dangerous mix of drug dealers and corrupt law enforcement, they discover that their destinies are intertwined with their parents' histories. The plot is filled with unexpected twists that bring the two generations to a dramatic confrontation, forcing Ben, Chon, and O to choose between their true families and their loyalty to each other. This fast-paced and provocative tale is infused with Winslow's signature elements—complex characters, sharp dialogue, and incisive social commentary—making it a captivating love story for contemporary readers. The book promises to resonate in your mind and heart long after the final page is turned, showcasing Winslow's mastery as a novelist at the peak of his craft.

The book has gained significant acclaim, becoming a New York Times Bestseller. It features a captivating narrative that explores complex themes and rich character development, drawing readers into an engaging story. The plot intricately weaves together elements of suspense and emotion, making it a compelling read. With its unique perspective and thought-provoking insights, it resonates with a wide audience, ensuring its place among the year's most talked-about titles.