Novedades

In 2020, Marissa, Jeannie, Samira, and Nicole find themselves at a familiar crossroads: when motherhood takes charge of their lives, they begin grappling with their own identities. Their thriving careers seem like a lifetime ago, and as their children become more independent, they struggle to find purpose. But when they meet at a bowling night fundraiser for their kids’ school, they discover a shared interest in true crime that crystalizes around a mysterious double homicide that took place in their hometown a decade earlier.

Ghislaine: The Rise and Fall of a Socialite Turned Predator In Ghislaine, acclaimed author Ethan Steele delivers a riveting, unflinching biography of Ghislaine Maxwell, the enigmatic British heiress whose life of privilege descended into a web of exploitation, scandal, and imprisonment. Born on Christmas Day 1961 into the opulent yet turbulent world of media tycoon Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine grew up amid yachts, elite boarding schools, and Oxford’s dreaming spires, forging a persona of sophistication and ambition. As her father’s favorite, she navigated family tragedies and financial ...

Goodfellow, capo, killer, thief. A man so diabolically evil that he ordered his eldest son to murder his closest associate, and his youngest son to murder his best friend. When Greg Scarpa was in his early twenties he became a goodfellow in the Profaci family by swearing a blood oath to the Mafia, at the time the country’s largest organized-crime syndicate. And for 25 years he betrayed that oath and the men closest to him by acting as a paid informant for the FBI.

Long before the world knew Pablo Escobar, the Ochoa brothers were quietly constructing the foundation of a cocaine empire that would shake the globe. The Ochoa family is the buried half of the Medellín Cartel saga—a story of loyalty, betrayal, and blood money, told in whispers and sealed in silence. They didn’t seek fame. They built fortunes. While others chased headlines, the Ochoas mastered the shadows, making high-stakes escapes, forging backdoor alliances, and waging silent wars against the state.

Dive deep into the ruthless underworld of the Medellín Cartel with this powerful five-in-one collection that reveals the shocking true stories of the drug lords who reshaped history. From the rise of Pablo Escobar, the infamous Cocaine King who ruled with blood and billions, to the secretive Ochoa Family, the silent masterminds operating behind the scenes, this book pulls back the curtain on a criminal empire built on violence, greed, and power.

Snakes In The Garden Part 2 The explosive sequel to the gripping memoir that started it all. Jim Townsend returns with the long-awaited follow-up to his powerful life story; this time revealing the raw, untold truth behind his rise to drug kingpin status, the empire he built in the streets of Memphis, and the betrayals that brought it all crashing down. In Snakes In The he Garden Part 2, Townsend takes readers deeper into the shadows of his world; where loyalty was currency, silence was survival, and even love had a price. For the first time, he opens up about his secret relationship and ...

A True Story of Survival, Betrayal, and Redemption in the Heart of New York's Underworld. In the first book story, Making My Bones with the Mafia. Gino Leno was never just another guy from Glendale. He was a survivor, a man who took two bullets and lived to tell the tale. In the gritty streets of 1980s New York, where loyalty was scarce and betrayal was a heartbeat away, Gino navigated the treacherous world of organized crime with a code of his own. After a near-fatal shooting, Gino steps away from the life, seeking solace in honest work alongside his brother Vincenzo at Valeria Excavation,...

"Compelling and authentic and the author's step by step account of his undercover role and operations is fascinating. For any practising professional or student this should be essential reading." ~ Mary Robinson, Barnardo's Children's Charity In the late 1970s, Detective Ian James had quickly risen through the ranks of the London Metropolitan Police. After ten years, he relocated North to Cleveland where he continued in the role of a detective running informants on the Regional Crime Squad and National Crime Squad to infiltrate the underworld. Drugs and gun were on his watch. Then, a chance...

FROM 8,000 MILES is the true story of internet danger and the lengths one family had to go to save their daughter. Victoria left her home in the middle of the night, without telling anyone, to get on a plane for India to meet a man she had been talking to online. Destiny Harris recounts in vibrant and gut-wrenching detail the journey to rescue her twenty-one-year-old daughter who had never lived away from home before. It was a rescue that involved Homeland Security, Human Trafficking agencies, their congressman, family, friends, and an arena of social media followers who became aware of the...

Experience the grit and charm of old New York in this vivid portrayal of a Sicilian immigrant's unintended entanglement with the Mafia. In Making My Bones with The Mafia, Gino Leno’s life unfolds against the gritty backdrop of Brooklyn and Queens, painting a vivid picture of a boy growing up in the shadow of the Mafia. At the age of twelve, Gino arrives in America, brimming with the hopes of a bright future. Instead, he finds himself in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, where the streets are rife with challenges from adapting to a new culture and language to confronting local bullies...

Lee Murray’s life reads like a Hollywood script—except every jaw-dropping moment is real. From the brutal world of cage fighting to masterminding the largest cash robbery in UK history, his story is one of extraordinary highs and devastating lows. Raised in the tough streets of South London, Murray was a born fighter—both inside and outside the cage. His raw talent and knockout power saw him rise through the ranks of British MMA, culminating in a UFC fight that would put his name on the global stage.

This biography uncovers the life of Charles Olan Thrash, a man who wore two faces. In the daylight, he was a husband, father, neighbor, friend. But in the shadows, he was accused of being something far more dangerous—an alleged hitman tied to the notorious Dixie Mafia. Based on public records, news archives, police reports, and historical records, this narrative dives into the real events, arrests, and mysteries that surrounded his name. From small-town Louisiana to Southern prison yards and courtroom drama, this book explores how one man could live two lives—and almost get away with it.

The brutal execution of an innocent man. The undercover DEA agent who fooled the Hells Angels in a 400kg cocaine plot. The brutal execution of a not-so innocent man. The never-ending quest to bring down New Zealand's most wanted gangsters. These stories emulate a crime novel, delving down into a parallel universe that many do not know even exists: The Underworld.

The brutal execution of an innocent man. The undercover DEA agent who fooled the Hells Angels in a 400kg cocaine plot. The brutal execution of a not-so innocent man. The never-ending quest to bring down New Zealand's most wanted gangsters. These stories read like a crime novel—delving down into a parallel universe that many do not know even exists: The Underworld.

Written by investigative journalist Susan Bradford, this 10,000 word book supplements Taking Back America, which reveals step-by-step how the kleptocrats have stolen the assets of the American people, beginning with President Dwight Eisenhower and ending with the theft in progress. Names are named. Networks and strategies are revealed. Clarity and evidence are provided so that action can be taken to stop the theft and restore assets and honest governments, with sufficient political will. Dethroned reveals the kleptocratic hand behind the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi al Fayed, ...

Russian Oligarchs control all of the money in Russia but they are failing with the changing world and economy. They look to President Putin for protection and for a price, he agrees. Did a meteor really hit Russia. Secrets abound. But renegade spies are for hire to take out any who get in the way of the almighty Russian dollar. Decorated by supermodels and the highest-priced establishments in the old Soviet Union, the Oligarchs fight each other to hold on to the money while they kill off opponents. Even fleeing to England won't save any from the "Hammer," the former KGB agent who is the ...

Jonathan Levi and Emma French will deploy their trademark combination of exclusive access to prisoner testimony and staff revelations, weaving a compelling, unfiltered story examining the lives and crimes of Belmarsh Prison's most deadly and notorious prisoners. From exclusive revelations of the Hatton Garden gang, who smarted at the injustice of doing time alongside monstrous killers, to unique insights on inmates past and present including John Warboys, Ian Huntley, Jonathan Aitken, Michael Adebowale, Thomas Mair and Wayne Couzens.

**Engaging and Insightful: Organized Crime Narratives in New York City** Nino Leno, a Sicilian fisherman by profession, moved to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn, New York. On December 23, 1965, he worked at the Navy Yard and Docks. Don Nino Leno was a man of principles; he valued respect and loyalty and instilled these beliefs in his son, Gino. In January 1966, Gino, then twelve years old, was admitted to Brooklyn Middle School. He faced numerous challenges, including a language barrier and bullying from other children. Gino often found himself in fights at school, which ultimately ...

An honest and heart-wrenching account of the devastating consequences of one family's participation in The Coronado Company. “A touching, sad and unblinking story of one son dealing with a missing father, a troubled past, and a broken social system.” Ever since I could remember, I knew my father and his friends were outlaw hippies. When 60 Minutes covered the story, everyone else knew. They were my tribe and I always wanted to contribute. When my father vanished I wanted to vanish too. I would spend my coming-of-age years training to become one of the crew. In my longing to be back with...

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