2005, ISBN: 9780375414008

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Hutchinson Heinemann. Paperback. NEW. In the scorching summer of 1962, Los Angeles was caught in the grips of a relentless heat wave. It was amidst this sweltering chaos that tragedy st… Mehr…

Hutchinson Heinemann. Paperback. NEW. In the scorching summer of 1962, Los Angeles was caught in the grips of a relentless heat wave. It was amidst this sweltering chaos that tragedy struck, as the iconic Marilyn Monroe succumbed to a fateful overdose. Simultaneously, a B-movie starlet found herself at the mercy of kidnappers, creating a frenzy within the overhyped LAPD who were desperate to rectify their tarnished reputation. The man leading this charge for redemption was Chief Bill Parker, who saw an opportunity to regain the public's faith through the investigation of Monroe's demise. In his quest for answers, Chief Parker made a call to Freddy Otash, a disgraced ex-cop turned private eye, known for his drug addiction and penchant for extortion. Freddy, a man guided by the belief that opportunity and love are intertwined, eagerly accepted the challenge. Only he believed he possessed the audacity and intellect necessary to unravel the enigmatic puzzle presented by Monroe's death and the abducted starlet. With unwavering determination, we joined Freddy as he bulldozed through anyone obstructing his path to the truth. With every step, Freddy delved deeper into the shadows of a corrupt Los Angeles society, unmasking the illusory façade of Jack and Bobby Kennedy's Camelot. The city's superficial sunshine gave way to a bleak reality tainted by deceit and manipulation. As Freddy stumbled upon obstacles and grappled with his own demons, he yearned for something more than the fleeting opportunities he thrived on. In his relentless pursuit of answers, Freddy confronted the harrowing charade that Marilyn Monroe's life had become, ultimately questioning his own culpability and descending into the depths of his own madness. In this tumultuous summer of '62, Freddy O. was poised to make history. The tempestuous Sixties were on the brink of revolution, and Freddy found himself at its very core. Echoing the rebellious spirit, The Rolling Stones' anthem, "We're just a shout away," epitomized the fervor of the era. "The Enchanters" encompassed the essence of American popular fiction, transcending limits and defying convention. James Ellroy's writing soared to new heights, capturing the reader's imagination with a blend of insanity, brilliance, provocation, profane humor, and raw tenderness. This luminous psychological drama offered an unparalleled thrill ride through the underbelly of society. It proudly stood as the quintessential American crime novel, resounding with its unique blend of intensity, allure, and ingenuity., Hutchinson Heinemann, 6, Alfred A. Knopf, 2005. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hhard Cover, Dust Jacket Very Good Condition.From The Best-Selling Author Of Goddess: The Secret Lives Of Marilyn Monroe, The First Fully Documented, Comprehensively Researched, Birth-To-Death Biography — The Definitive Life — Of Frank Sinatra. Sinatra Is The Story Of An American Icon Who Held The Imagination Of Millions For More Than Fifty Years And Whose Influence In Popular Music Was Unsurpassed In The Twentieth Century. As A Child, He Said, He Had Heard "Symphonies From The Universe" In His Head. No One Could Have Imagined Where Those Sounds Would Lead Him. Tracing The Arc Of This Incredible Life, From The Humble Beginnings In Hoboken To The Twilight Years As A Living Legend In Malibu, Sinatra Follows A Career Built On Raw Talent, Sheer Willpower — And Criminal Connections. Drawing On A Treasure Trove Of Documents And Interviews, Anthony Summers And Robbyn Swan Reveal Stunning New Information About Sinatra's Links To Such Mafia Figures As Sam Giancana And Lucky Luciano. And We See For The First Time Where The Mafia Connection Began, How And Why It Lasted, And How It Impinged On Others, Not Least President John F. Kennedy. Here, Too, Is The Core Of The Private Sinatra — Alternately Caustic And Sympathetic — That The Singer So Long Concealed. The Heartbreaking Truth About His Passion For Ava Gardner Emerges From Never-Before-Published Conversations With Gardner Herself. In Exclusive, Intimate Interviews, The Women Who Loved Sinatra — Some Of Them Unknown To The Public Until Now — Share Memories Of The Joy And Pain Of Their Relationships With Him. And We Learn What It Was Like To Be The Friend Of A Man Who Was Generous And Loyal To A Fault, Yet — As Some Of His Fellow Rat Packers Discovered — Who Could Turn Abruptly Into A Vindictive Brute., Alfred A. Knopf, 2005, 3<

2005, ISBN: 9780375414008

Gebundene Ausgabe

New York, New York, U. S. A.: Knopf, 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stated First Edition With No Printing Indicated. … Mehr…

New York, New York, U. S. A.: Knopf, 2005. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Stated First Edition With No Printing Indicated. The Book Is Bound Within Boards With Gold Paper Over One Quarter Black. Gilt Lettering On The Spine. The Unclipped Jacket Has Minor Rubbing And A Few Tiny Indentions., Knopf, 2005, 4<

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[PU: Knopf], 592 Seiten Gebundene Ausgabe Rough Cut, minimale Lagerspuren am Buch, Inhalt einwandfrei und ungelesen 209168, DE, [SC: 3.00], gebraucht; wie neu, gewerbliches Angebot, [GW: 1040g], Banküberweisung, Offene Rechnung, PayPal, Offene Rechnung (Vorkasse vorbehalten), Spedizioni internazionali<