Polit- & Justizthriller

From 2003 to 2009 sensational judicial bribery scandals rocked Mississippi's legal system. James R. Crockett details the convoluted schemes that eventually put three judges, six of the attorneys, and the former auditor in federal prison. All of the men involved were successful professionals. The stories involve power, greed, but most of all hubris.

Empire of Corruption is Vladimir Soloviev's attempt to share his opinions on Russia's ways of dealing with corruption. With a certain irony, Soloviev calls the issue 'the Russian national pastime', explaining why in the country where everyone is supposedly fighting corruption, corruption still rules. The author's detailed research into the corruption structure in Russia, with concrete examples and historical references, is now available to the reader in the English language. Soloviev goes further than just talking about the basics of this evil phenomenon; the author suggests a method, a personal path each citizen of Russia may follow to avert corruption in their country.

The urban south has been well-written and documented in today''s television shows, book series, plays and events. Black art, music and films have all been based or created around the black man''s Mecca: Atlanta. The idea of a Mecca in America for black folks is one where every dream come true. This dream is hammered into the consciousness of everyone in America, with Atlanta as the focal point.  Now, with this being said, What about the perception of the rural south, where my ancestors worked in the cotton fields and put up with real prejudice at every turn? Yes, what about now? Is the rural south still the same place of prejudice and hatred or has it changed to the progressive south, as seen in the onslaught of black television shows coming out of Atlanta? Or, is the rural south still stuck in its racist past, where poverty and injustice run rampant? In Our Small Town, the old and the new clash, all triggered by a double murder at a crack house. Murder at a crack house? What makes this any different from the hundreds of deaths every year at crack houses across the country? It is different when the murders occur at the height of football season, during the election year, in the rural south. Loyalties and relationships are strained. With the lifeblood of many of these small towns being one or two auto industry factories or big businesses supplying the jobs, you have a potentially explosive situation. Our Small Town takes a look at each suspect, their involvement, and potential guilt, along with the town''s people and state government with their interest in having a speedy resolution. Now if that''s not enough to pique your interest, wait until the North Korean show up! North Koreans in Alabama, the rural south you say? Well, let me tell you....

Memoir meets true crime in Don Mitchell's exploration of a brutal 1969 murder - of which he was himself a suspect. In Hawaiian culture, shibai means "gaslighting," a concept on which Mitchell expands in this riveting first-person account of the ripples felt from the murder of Jane Britton, the Harvard graduate student who was his friend. Weaving together speculation and discoveries that excavate layers of truth and error, Mitchell moves through past and present, detailing his youth on the Big Island of Hawai'i, ultra running the high plains of the dormant Mauna Kea volcano, navigating the language and culture of the Nagovisi people in Bougainville, and meeting Becky Cooper, an investigative reporter in whose book about Jane's murder he is a continuing presence. Mitchell explores the way facts can shatter long-held perceptions, how love and connection transcend time and culture, and the way memory and meaning can shapeshift into shibai.

True crimes stories-straight from the sourceThis third book in a true crime series continues to explore the side of life most people never see. Evil and Then Some contains more than forty stories of true cases-told from the perspective of law enforcement-offering an inside view of scams, drug gangs, serial killers, armed robbery, and homicide.The stories here include a fatal shooting at a funeral, an armed robbery at an ice cream parlor, murdering mistresses, scamming gypsies, and puzzling medical examiner rulings.  Hear from a narcotics officer who tracked drug gangs from the Rio Grande Valley to Chicago, meet the brother of the man who tracked down Bonnie and Clyde, and learn untold details about the Branch Davidian standoff in Waco.

In 1994, a Peace Corps Volunteer named Christopher Davenport travels to Papua New Guinea's Eastern Highlands region to live with a group of subsistence farmers.He settles into village life, begins learning the language and develops a strong sense of connection with his inherited family.One day, following the death of a venerated elder, the people of the village kidnap, torture, and ultimately kill a local woman accused of practising sorcery.Devastated, Christopher tries desperately to reconcile this unspeakable act with the welcoming and caring community he has come to love. He is left with one universal question: How can we continue to love someone after they have done the unthinkable?In this moving true story, Christopher Davenport gives a considerate but courageously honest depiction of his transformative experience. He asks difficult questions about the role of philanthropy in the intersection of cultures and the mutability of human virtue. He also looks internally to question the integrity of his own well-intended pilgrimage. The result is a sweeping account of grief, empathy, and the complex mechanisms of humanity.Praise for The Tin Can Crucible:'Davenport is among the few writers to weave the complexities of Papua New Guinea into a compelling narrative, one that is frightening and fulfilling' - Rick Antonson, author of Walking With Ghosts in Papua New Guinea'Davenport's masterful and lyrical memoir delves into the complexities of his remote village where he strips life and death down to their purest and truest form. His conclusion leaves us with our own values and culture to examine for a long, long time.' - Susan E. Greisen, author of In Search of Pink Flamingos'Davenport paints an enchanting portrait of the Highlands of Papua New Guinea, tearing down stereotypes, and revealing the nuances of the culture and people he came to know. This is a vivid account of cultural immersion, and the moments of discomfort, enlightenment, and hilarity that go along with it. It's also a deeply human story, of grappling with loss and unthinkable moral dilemmas, and of building relationships despite cultural divides. Davenport shows us how to bridge two very different worlds with grace and humility.' - Sarah Erdman, author of Nine Hills to Nambonkaha

A devastating true crime investigation into the heart of one the 19th Century's most brutal crimes.

Recreate and analyze some of the wildest murder trials on the American frontier.

On June 6, 2015, two convicted killers escaped from New York State's toughest maximum security prison, Dannemora. What followed was an intense 23-day manhunt in New York's Adirondack mountains. This is the story of the State Trooper in charge.