A Socialite Scorned

A Socialite Scorned
Author: Kerrie Droban
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0312541252

Droban presents the inside story of the murder of Gary Triano, an Arizona real estate developer who was killed in 1996 by a car bomb planted by his ex-wife's lover. Original.

Prodigal Father, Pagan Son

Prodigal Father, Pagan Son
Author: Anthony 'LT'. Menginie
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-06-17
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1742694314

A shocking true story of one man's escape from a biker gang - by the son of a notorious gang leader.

Running with the Devil

Running with the Devil
Author: Kerrie Droban
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2008-09-24
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 0762798181

Droban chronicles the inside story of the ATFs infiltration of the Hells Angels, one of the most notorious and violent outlaw motorcycle gangs in history.

Hell Hath No Fury

Hell Hath No Fury
Author: Bryna Taubman
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 300
Release: 1992-09
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780312929381

Betty Broderick, a wealthy California woman, brutally kills her husband and his new girlfriend - was it cold-blooded murder or the desperate revenge of a wronged woman?

Nobody Walks

Nobody Walks
Author: Dennis M. Walsh
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2013-02-12
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 125002112X

In the vein of The Boondock Saints and Chinatown comes this true crime memoir of brotherly love and vengeance In 2003, Christopher Walsh was found stuffed in a trash barrel in a storage locker in Van Nuys, California. After the dilatory murder investigation took seven months to file charges, and years to go to trial, Dennis Walsh knew it was up to him to keep his little brother's murder from becoming a cold case. The only son of a large Irish-American family to stay on the straight and narrow, Dennis found his family's dubious background paired with his law degree placed him in the unique position to finish the job the cops couldn't. Fencing with the police and the DA's office, Dennis spent years slinking between his life as a stand-up lawyer and hitting the streets to try and convince the dopers, thieves, prostitutes, porn stars, and jail birds that populated Christopher's world to come forward and cooperate with the police. Yet he walked a fine line with his harsh tactics; prosecutors continuously told him he was jeopardizing not only the case, but his life. Staying on the right side of the law to hunt down these murderers put every part of Dennis to the test and it wasn't long before the brother who went clean knew he'd have to get his hands dirty. But 100 arrests later, the murderers are in jail for life. With the gravity of a Scorsese film, this classic yet gritty tale transcends the true crime genre. Nobody Walks is the harrowing story of a family, brothers, and the true meaning of justice.

The Last Chicago Boss

The Last Chicago Boss
Author: Peter "Big Pete" James
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1250187303

A legend in the biker community, Peter “Big Pete” James was the most revered gangster in the Outlaw Nation. He first perfected his skills with the Hells Angels, the Outlaws’ chief rival, before persuading thousands of disgruntled members from splintered Outlaws chapters to unite. Together, they formed a powerful criminal syndicate involved in extortion, contract murders, drugs and arms trafficking, money laundering and assassinations. Then a shocking medical diagnosis knocked James sideways, forcing him to face a new life on the outside of the organization he built, dodging snitches, federal law enforcement, and contract hits. In The Last Chicago Boss, James provides a startling and unprecedented expose into the inner workings of the Outlaw Nation from the unique perspective of its renowned leader, all brought to life through never-before-revealed interviews, police files, wiretaps, recordings, and trial transcripts.

Famous For Nothing

Famous For Nothing
Author: T/James Reagan
Publisher: T/James Reagan
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2013-07-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 061584345X

T/ James Reagan's Famous For Nothing, is a post-Empire novel that explores the lives of five socialites as they search for meaning in a landscape populated with harsh critics and soft jail sentences. Famous For Nothing satirizes celebrity blogs, while humanizing the socialites these blogs ridicule. Told with a mix of straightforward literary narrative and hilarious blog posts, a complete vision of the current state of entertainment journalism can be found within in the novel. Famous For Nothing is a novel for the blog generation. It makes you feel guilty, and inferior, and superior at the same time. Hopefully, it also makes you laugh. It's about socialites. It's about wanting to be a better person. It's about wanting to be something more. It's about five girls. It's about new wave music. It's about second chances. It's a book that can be read in quick 5 minute increments, then picked back up again when you have another couple minutes. This is a novel for people scared of books. This is a novel for socialites, about socialites. So if the invites don't come in tonight, Famous For Nothing is here for you.

Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws

Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws
Author: Charles Falco
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2013-02-05
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1250021081

The basis for the hit TV series Gangland Undercover! Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws presents the gripping account from an ex-con who went undercover to help the ATF infiltrate three of America's most violent biker gangs. Despite lacking any experience with motorcycle gangs, Charles Falco infiltrated three of America's deadliest biker gangs: the Vagos, Mongols, and Outlaws. In separate investigations that spanned years and coasts, Falco risked his life, suffering a fractured neck and a severely torn shoulder, working deep under cover to bring violent sociopaths to justice. His dedication was profound; Falco spent almost three years infiltrating the Vagos gang and rose to second in command of the Victorville, California chapter. He even served time in San Bernardino's Murder Unit and endured solitary confinement to protect his cover and the investigations. Falco recorded confessions of gangland-style killings and nearly became a target himself before he sought refuge in the Witness Protection Program. But discontent to remain on the sidelines and motivated by a strong sense of duty, Falco eventually left the Program and volunteer his talents again to infiltrate the Mongols and Outlaws, rising in rank to Vice President of the Petersburg, Virginia Outlaws chapter. His efforts culminated in sixty two arrests of members for various crimes, including assault and murder. Executing one of this country's most successful RICO prosecutions and effectively crippling the criminal enterprise, Falco's engrossing narrative of the dangers of the biker underworld harkens back to Hunter S. Thompson's classic Hell's Angels, vividly recounting a life undercover.

Paper Widow

Paper Widow
Author: Ailene Frances
Publisher: Earth Wise Books
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2017-07-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Immerse yourself in an epic tale of a socialite's quest for love and adventure in the aftermath of the Civil War. Follow her journey as she naively seeks a happily ever after, only to be met with danger, heartache, and tragedy at every turn. Will she overcome the obstacles in her path and find true happiness? Read on to discover the twists and turns of this gripping story. WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS SIZZLING HISTORICAL ROMANCE "When reading a historical romance novel I look forward to the historical plot line as much as the romance. With that in mind, I love when the author takes the time to make the historical facts as accurate as possible for a fiction piece. Ms. Frances doesn't disappoint with this wonderful novel. Set in the post-civil war west and northeast, the author paints a vivid picture of the hardships and prejudices of the time, while at the same time weaving factual data about the wave of crime during the period that was a direct result of the war and the detective agency, known as the Pinkertons that was formed to fight the crime. As a lover of history as well as romance, I enjoyed the way the author intertwined the love story of Elise and Nate in a realistic way into the backdrop of these perilous times.... I would recommend this book to those who enjoy a realistic, romantic historical novel." "This was such a great book! It is a Historical romance that starts out Western and moves to the northeast as the characters do....This story does have a happily ever after. ... If you're a fan of historical romances like Jane Austen or some like her you'll love this book. Its perfect, clean, happy love though it takes work to get there." "The setting of the beginning of this story really makes me stop and think about how horrible the conditions of her arranged marriage to someone in Boston must have been to her to walk away from a well-off family to nothing. The trials and tribulations that Elise has to endure throughout the book when she goes west, to meet her husband by proxy, is nothing short of things that made me want to weep for her. Watching Elise grow and blossom in front of my eyes was fascinating....How does Elise handle so many tragic things so stoically? I am in complete awe of this woman. This is definitely a book filled with twists, turns, curves, tunnels, and unsolvable mazes in spots. You need to read it. This is my first book by Ailene Frances and I look forward to more of her works." "I don’t read many historical romances much anymore, but I can tell you that I’m really glad I decided to read this one. The blurb grabbed my attention and the story stole my heart. ...This was a real heartfelt story that has been written very well and so different from what I had expected. This is a great read of the old west and just how primitive it was back then and how families of wealth wouldn’t take a chance on their reputations even when things happen that are out of someone’s control. Elise and Nate’s journey is one that must be read to fully understand the depth of their journey to love. This is a true old fashion love story, written to make the reader fall in love and she completely accomplished that."