Les Roberts Bücher
Les Roberts schreibt fesselnde Kriminalromane, insbesondere mit dem Cleveland-Detektiv Milan Jacovich. Bevor er sich der Belletristik zuwandte, hatte er eine bedeutende Karriere in Hollywood, wo er der erste Produzent und leitende Autor von Hollywood Squares war und zu anderen ikonischen Fernsehsendungen beitrug. Sein vielfältiger Hintergrund in der Unterhaltung prägt sein Schreiben und verleiht ihm eine einzigartige Tiefe und erzählerische Finesse. Seine Geschichten tauchen oft in komplexe moralische Landschaften ein und zeigen scharfe Einblicke in die menschliche Natur und die Komplexität der Gerechtigkeit.
The Strange Death of Father Candy
- 286 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The story follows Vietnam veteran Dominick Candiotti, who returns to his estranged family in Youngstown for the funeral of his oldest brother, Richard, known as "Father Candy." Dominick grapples with his family's complex dynamics, including a discontented sister and a morally compromised police lieutenant brother. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty, estrangement, and the impact of a shared past intertwined with the local mob, as Dominick confronts his family's legacy and his own place within it.
Focusing on the interplay between culture and geography, this book explores diverse landscapes and spatial narratives that highlight the significance of both local and broader contexts. It examines how place and mobility shape human experiences, weaving together stories that reflect regional, national, and global dynamics. Through its comprehensive approach, it provides insights into the complexities of spatial relationships and their impact on identity and community.
The C.I.
- 362 Seiten
- 13 Lesestunden
Caught in a web of crime and betrayal, Jericho Paich, a Slovenian-American, is coerced by the aggressive Cleveland police officer Keenan Mayo into becoming a non-paid confidential informant. As he navigates this dangerous role, Jericho faces moral dilemmas while setting up both friends and strangers for drug-related arrests, exploring themes of loyalty, survival, and the complexities of justice in a gritty urban landscape.
After serving seven years for the involuntary manslaughter of his wife, Russell Reinhart, a celebrated private eye novelist, is released from prison. Returning to Chicago, he finds support from his skilled attorney, who safeguarded his fortune during his incarceration. Settling into a luxurious apartment near Lake Michigan, Reinhart faces the challenges of reintegration into society while grappling with his past.