Pete Dexter se vyznačuje syrovým, ale zároveň poetickým stylem, který proniká do hlubin lidské duše a zkoumá složité vztahy. Jeho próza se často noří do temnějších stránek života, ale zároveň nabízí i záblesky naděje a vykoupení. Dexter mistrně buduje napětí a vykresluje nezapomenutelné postavy, jejichž osudy se prolínají v dramatických a neočekávaných zvratech. Jeho dílo je silnou reflexí o vině, cti a hledání smyslu v chaotickém světě.
Do městečka Deadwood přijiždí Calamity Jane, je zde již šerif Seth Bullock, přeslavný Divoký Bill Hickok a další postavy ze slavné éry Divokého západu. Sledujeme jejich osudy, proč se ocitli v tomto městečku, nechybí ani nějaký ten souboj, to vše je správně namíchaný koktejl snu a skutečnosti o střelcích a psancích, prostě o Divokém západě, tak jak to mají američtí čtenáři rádi a co rádi čtou
Stalo se, co se stát muselo. Leon Hubbard byl krysa, brutální a nekontrolovatelná. Když byl zavražděn před zraky kolegů ze zaměstnání, nikdo se tím příliš netrápil. Všichni se shodli, že Leon je lepší mrtvý než živý. A že to vlastně byl jakýsi druh pracovního úrazu. Jediní, kdo se s tímto vysvětlením nechtějí smířit, jsou Leonova matka a prochlastaný reportér Richard Shellburn, který je svými novinami vyslán pátrat po okolnostech smrti mladíka z God's Pocket. Ale v této neblaze proslulé filadelfské čtvrti může být nadbytek soucitu nebezpečný, když se do věci vloží mafie.
Pete Dexter is an American original, a powerful novelist whose indelible characters and razor-sharp dialogue bring to life the darker side of the American national ethos. Brotherly Love is about two men born into the mob.
The narrative unfolds around a shocking crime that disrupts the lives of a small Southern community, revealing deep-seated hypocrisies. Through a compelling exploration of the characters and their responses to the event, the story delves into themes of morality, justice, and the fragility of human relationships, showcasing the profound impact of the crime on the town's dynamics. This National Book Award-winning work captures the complexities of life in the South with gripping intensity.
DEADWOOD, DAKOTA TERRITORIES, 1876: Legendary gunman Wild Bill Hickcock and his friend Charlie Utter have come to the Black Hills town of Deadwood fresh from Cheyenne, fleeing an ungrateful populace. Bill, aging and sick but still able to best any man in a fair gunfight, just wants to be left alone to drink and play cards. But in this town of played-out miners, bounty hunters, upstairs girls, Chinese immigrants, and various other entrepeneurs and miscreants, he finds himself pursued by a vicious sheriff, a perverse whore man bent on revenge, and a besotted Calamity Jane. Fueled by liquor, sex, and violence, this is the real wild west, unlike anything portrayed in the dime novels that first told its story.
True Stories of Confusion, Mindless Violence, and Forbidden Desires, a Surprising Number of Which Are Not about Marria
Set against the backdrop of the 1970s and '80s, the collection showcases Pete Dexter's incisive newspaper columns that capture the essence of the American experience during a tumultuous era. Blending dark humor with poignant observations, Dexter addresses themes of violence and hypocrisy while also celebrating the lighter moments of family life and unique encounters. Compiled by Rob Fleder, this anthology features eighty-two of Dexter's most compelling pieces, offering a mix of heartbreak and humor that resonates deeply with readers.
Losing his father shortly after birth, Warren Spooner endures a troubled childhood and even more troubled young adulthood that is marked by his dishonorably discharged stepfather, whose inexhaustible patience is tested by the difficult Warren. By the National Book Award-winning author of Paris Trout.
Paris Trout is a white storekeeper and moneylender in the sleepy little town of Cotton Point, Georgia. He is also an implacable bigot. A long time ago he studied law, but he is no respecter of it. One hot summer's day he invokes his own law, with devastating results. Some of the townspeople think Paris Trout a hero for what he did: others that the law should make him pay.
Set in 1953 Los Angeles, the narrative unfolds at the exclusive Brookline Golf Club, where racial divides are stark. Lionel "Train" Walk, a talented Black caddy, becomes entwined in a dark mystery after a wealthy member is murdered and his wife, Norah, is assaulted. Detective Miller Packard, a regular at the club, finds himself drawn to Norah and takes Train under his wing. As Packard's involvement deepens, he faces the consequences of his choices, revealing the complexities of love, loyalty, and societal tensions.
The sun was rising over Moat County, Florida, when Sheriff Thurmond Call was found on the highway, gutted like an alligator. A local redneck was tried, sentenced, and set to fry.Then Ward James, hotshot investigative reporter for the Miami Times, returns to his rural hometown with a death row femme fatale who promises him the story of the decade. She's armed with explosive evidence, aiming to free--and meet--her convicted "fiancé."With Ward's disillusioned younger brother Jack as their driver, they barrel down Florida's back roads and seamy places in search of The Story, racing flat out into a shocking head-on collision between character and fate as truth takes a back seat to headline news...
