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Wilden Reeks

Deze serie dompelt lezers onder in een wereld van drugskartels, brute geweld en verraad. Het volgt de verweven lotgevallen van jonge idealisten die verstrikt raken in de gevaarlijke marihuanahandel. Geconfronteerd met meedogenloze rivalen, corrupte wetshandhavers en de spoken uit hun eigen familiegeschiedenissen, raken ze verwikkeld in een strijd om te overleven met hoge inzetten. Deze epische saga onderzoekt thema's als familie, loyaliteit en de onontkoombare gevolgen van zonden uit het verleden.

Savages
The Kings of Cool

Aanbevolen leesvolgorde

  1. The Kings of Cool

    • 325bladzijden
    • 12 uur lezen

    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 Kings of Cool1
    4,2

  2. Savages

    A Novel

    • 302bladzijden
    • 11 uur lezen

    Part-time environmentalist and philanthropist Ben and his ex-mercenary buddy Chon run a Laguna Beach-based marijuana operation, reaping significant profits from their loyal clientele. In the past when their turf was challenged, Chon took care of eliminating the threat. But now they may have come up against something that they can't handle -- the Mexican Baja Cartel wants in, sending them the message that a "no" is unacceptable. When they refuse to back down, the cartel escalates its threat, kidnapping Ophelia, the boys' playmate and confidante. O's abduction sets off a dizzying array of ingenious negotiations and gripping plot twists that will captivate readers eager to learn the costs of freedom and the price of one amazing high.

    Savages2
    3,8