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Een aan de drank verslaafde voormalige honkballer wordt in New York door criminelen opgejaagd als hij de verzorging op zich heeft genomen van de kat van zijn buurman.
Charlie Huston is een Amerikaanse auteur van noircrime fictie, hoewel hij zichzelf liever classificeert als een schrijver van pulp fictie. Deze classificatie vloeit voort uit zijn specifieke schrijfstijl. Zijn werken worden gekenmerkt door een rauwe en directe stijl die de essentie van pulp belichaamt.






Een aan de drank verslaafde voormalige honkballer wordt in New York door criminelen opgejaagd als hij de verzorging op zich heeft genomen van de kat van zijn buurman.
Joe Pitt returns in this thrilling sequel to Charlie Huston's impressive UK debut, Already Dead.
Hank Thompson's life in Mexico takes a dangerous turn when a Russian backpacker threatens to expose his secrets and the cash he possesses, linked to the Russian mafia. With his family's safety at stake, Hank embarks on a frantic journey to California, evading various threats including law enforcement and criminals. The narrative unfolds across diverse settings, from the Yucatán's beaches to Las Vegas's underbelly, immersing readers in a gritty exploration of crime and survival.
The book features explosive dialogue that energizes the narrative, showcasing characters with wild personalities ready for adventure. The writing style captures the intensity and unpredictability of their interactions, promising an engaging and dynamic reading experience. The vivid portrayal of these characters and their interactions drives the story forward, making it a compelling exploration of their journeys.
Charlie Huston's debut is all about a bartender with sore feet, a cat in a cast, a large pile of cash, and what can happen when you're... caught stealing.
Renowned for his unparalleled action scenes in crime fiction, the author delivers sharp, engaging dialogue that rivals the best in the genre. With a unique blend of intensity and style, readers can expect a thrilling experience that keeps them on the edge of their seats, showcasing a modern take on crime storytelling that is both captivating and memorable.
Joe Pitt returns in the third installment of Charlie Huston's captivating vampire noir series.
Parker T Haas is a straight-arrow LAPD cop whose cast-iron sense of right and wrong has made him a lone wolf on the force. But when a plague of sleeplessness attacks Los Angeles and the world beyond, his philosophical certainties are tested to destruction.
They live among us, slaves to the very condition that empowers them. They are the Vampyre, and their sole chance at survival lies in banding into Clans. Only Joe Pitt has gone his own way. The upside is freedom. The downside is there's nobody on his side when trouble comes around. Joe gets rough receptions from all the countless Clans shifting about on the island of Manhattan, but his current trouble is with the Coalition - the Clan that controls the city river to river, from 14th Street to 110th Street. To make things right, Joe takes on his most perilous case: The daughter of a prominent New York family is missing, and her Vampyre fascination makes Joe the ideal man for this high-stakes job. With his ferocious style, Charlie Huston offers a thrilling new twist to one of our oldest myths.