Robert J. Randisi Bücher

Diese Krimisammlung bietet herausragende Geschichten von großen Meistern des Genres wie Sue Grafton und Sara Paretsky, die auf fesselnde Weise mordend unterhalten. Ein spannendes Lesevergnügen!

Krimis und Thriller gehören zu dem mit Abstand meistgelesenen und auch kommerziell erfolgreichsten Genre der Literatur. Verbrechen lohnt sich eben doch. Die Welt: „In Deutschland kamen 1995 genau 1.242 Kriminalromane heraus. Das war ein Rekord. Die Zahl ist inzwischen eher noch gestiegen.“ Aber: Der Hauptteil dieser Bücher ist Import aus dem englischen Sprachraum. In Deutschland fehlt es noch immer an erfolgreichem Kriminachwuchs. Dagegen wird etwas getan. Mit einem Handbuch, importiert aus dem englischen Sprachraum: Robert J. Randisi, der Gründer der Autor/inn/envereinigung „Private Eye Writers of America“ und selbst Autor von Kriminalromanen, hat eine Reihe nützlicher Ratschläge und Hinweise zusammengestellt. Sein Handbuch besteht aus Beiträgen erfolgreicher amerikanischer Krimiautor/inn/en. Sue Grafton z. B. erläutert darin, warum es nützlich ist, ein Schreibjournal zu führen. Parnell Hall zeigt, wie wir unseren Alltag als ergiebiges Terrain für die Stoffsuche erschließen können. Ed Gorman führt vor, wie sich das Interesse an den Protagonisten der Handlung über viele Folgen „frisch halten“ lässt. Catherine Dain beschreibt, was es bei Geschichten mit weiblichen Ermittlern zu beachten gilt u. a.

Seven legendary authors recount the life of Lyle Speaks, from his hardscrabble boyhood in Texas to his later years as an aging cattle rancher in Montana, years in which his colorful past may yet come back to haunt him.

Somebody has put an open contract out on Eddie G - and pros and amateurs alike are queuing up to have a shot. When Frank Sinatra asks Eddie to go to LA to help his friend Judy Garland, Eddie seizes the chance. The contract follows him. While doing his best to stay alive, Eddie must also solve Judy's problem of a possible blackmailer.

In this fast-paced new installment in bestseller Ralph Compton's The Gunfighter series, a man wrongly convicted of a crime is out of jail and looking for vengeance. Matt Masters was a legend in the West. His fast gun and dedication for justice made him a sought-after lawman for hire, but all of that vanished one dark night. Matt was convicted of murder for killing the man who killed his woman. Now he's spent his time in jail and is looking to even the score against the men who set him up.

Featuring sixteen compelling mysteries, this anthology showcases the talents of acclaimed authors recognized as the best in the genre. Spanning Shamus-winning short stories from 1996 to 2009, it presents iconic private detectives like Amos Walker and Aaron Gunner alongside emerging voices in crime fiction. The collection highlights the evolving landscape of crime-fighting in the 21st century, with contributions from notable writers such as Loren D. Estleman and Gar Anthony Haywood, all curated by editor Robert J. Randisi.

Set in the lawless town of Vengeance Creek, Arizona, the story follows former Texas sheriff Daniel Shaye and his two devoted sons as they seek to rebuild their lives after tragic losses. Their hopes for peace are shattered when a gang of robbers wreaks havoc, leaving devastation in their wake. With their father incapacitated, the sons are thrust into a perilous quest for justice, facing the grim reality of their family's legacy and the harsh choices that come with it. Themes of duty, sacrifice, and the struggle for righteousness resonate throughout their journey.

In this fast-paced new installment in bestselling author Ralph Compton's Gunfighter series, a bandit who takes the identity of a dead lawman finds that the best place to hide is in plain sight. Jake Polk is a wanted man. He's spent years on the wrong side of the law staying one step ahead of the marshals. His most recent stage robbery ends with a posse hot on his trail. He's opened up just enough room to take a breather when he stumbles upon something astonishing. It's the body of a man resting peacefully next to a burned-out campfire. It's clear the man died in his sleep of natural causes. This is the chance Jake has been waiting for. According to a letter in the man's saddlebag, he's Marshall Owen Dent, on his way to the town of Riverbend to take over as the local lawman. Jake switches identities to avoid the posse, but what starts out as a quick means of escape may have deeper consequences when Jake considers making the change permanent.

In this fast-paced new installment in bestselling author Ralph Compton's Trail Drive series, a trail drive boss faces many challenges. Luke Ross is determined to drive his herd to the trailhead, but along the way he'll have to cope with rustlers, bandits, and warlike Indians.