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"Never Answer to a Whistle "It was meant to be a simple task of repossessing an executive jet from Nigeria...Mike became embroiled in a mess created by an English aristocrat involved in illegal currency dealing.At the same time, Mossad agents were plotting the kidnapping of a Nigerian diplomat in Kensington.To escape certain death from two groups of very angry Nigerians, Mike took off from Lagos International Airport, without permission, only to have...
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About the Book The Armenian Genocide traces developments which led to the arrest, detention, and finally, the release of Young Turks and their allies accused of committing war crimes during and after World War 1 against the Christian population of Ottoman Turkey – and most notably Armenians. The primary focus of Walter Bandazian's work concerns the role played by British authorities in the Near East in addressing the Armenian Genocide and initiating...
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This chilling collection of murder cases delves into some of the villainous deeds that have taken place in Scunthorpe's past. Among those featured are a woman who beat her teenage daughter to death for refusing to get out of bed, a steelworker who stabbed two people before barricading himself and his children in his home, and a policeman who strangled his wife and set up the crime scene to make it look like the work of an intruder. Illustrated with...
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"More than a witness but less than an active participant, I was a bit actor whose role in the crime shaped my life."
So writes Stephanie Kane, who here recounts the dramatic events that forever fractured the lives of the Frye family as well as her own.
The murder of Betty Frye goes unpunished for decades. Kane, ex-wife of Betty's son Doug, finally decides to tell her story by fictionalizing the events she witnessed as well as those about which she...
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This story is about an inner city youth fighting day to day for survival in the ghetto streets. Mentally scarred. Raised in his neighborhood to be a general. Since his birth he was taught to be willing to give his life to the neighborhood. To put his life on the line no matter what the circumstances. Rather it be jailed by way of death row, a sentence of life in the penitentiary, or death on the streets. Always be willing to risk it all no matter...
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Winning a new job can be a challenge. Jobs are changing worldwide. Technological change, globalization and economic disruptions like recessions all have an impact. Workforces are becoming increasingly mobile with frequent job changes.
This book will help you develop the skills and documents for successful job hunting. It provides expert advice, resources and support. It also helps you develop your resumé, social media bio and interview skills....
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Days after his seventeenth birthday, Edward Siedle received a series of cryptic messages indicating his father had suddenly disappeared in a remote region of Uganda, East Africa. Robert Siedle was last seen badly beaten at a Ugandan Army barracks, where he was captured while investigating a brutal massacre of hundreds of soldiers by President Idi Amin.
His disappearance, which was reported in Newsweek magazine within days, alerted the world that...
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Somerset Murders brings together numerous murderous tales that shocked not only the county but also made headlines throughout the country. They include the cases of Elizabeth and Betty Branch, a mother and daughter who beat a young servant girl to death in Hemington in 1740; 13-year-old Betty Trump, whose throat was cut while walking home at Buckland St Mary in 1823; factory worker Joan Turner, battered to death in Chard in 1829; George Watkins, killed...
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À 11 ans, Mary Bell imagine des jeux divertissants. Ce qui la fait bien rire? Étrangler les bambins du voisinage.
Le petit James, deux ans, échappe à la surveillance de sa mère. Il est retrouvé sans vie et affreusement mutilé sur une voie ferrée. Ses bourreaux? Deux gamins de 10 ans.
Lundi matin, 8 h 30. La cloche sonne à l'école. Pour Brenda Ann Spencer, 16 ans, c'est l'heure de tirer sur les élèves.
La jeune Wendy Gardner n'a que faire...
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The history of espionage accompanies humanity and all the empires that have needed to protect themselves and watch their enemies. From the Romans to the Cold War superpowers, adversary intelligence has been yet another weapon, often the instrument that has succeeded in disrupting the most elaborate military operations. At present, espionage continues alongside governments, unscrupulous businessmen, and anonymous hackers, capable of obtaining thousands...
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He had lived for centuries, but he never felt alive. He was a vampire, but not by choice. He was cursed by a witch who wanted to punish him for his arrogance and cruelty. She made him immortal, but with a terrible price: every 100 years, he had to kill seven people with seven different historical swords and drink a cup of their blood to survive. If he failed, he would suffer unimaginable pain and agony in hell for eternity. He had used many swords...
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Get the Summary of Gary Weiss's Retail Gangster in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Retail Gangster" by Gary Weiss delves into the tumultuous saga of the Crazy Eddie electronics store chain and its founder, Eddie Antar. The book chronicles the rise and fall of the retail giant, known for its aggressive sales tactics and iconic commercials proclaiming "Crazy Eddie, his prices are insane!" The narrative unfolds against...
13) Phoenix
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Twenty years have passed since Ryder Kennedy, front man for the hugely success rock and roll band "FREIGHT TRAIN" abruptly walked off the stage in Las Angeles in 1971 while performing the band's final encore song only to completely disappear. Ryder had gone into complete seclusion on a small island noted for its proximity to Cape Cod in Massachusetts, Nantucket. Ryder meets a woman who will permanently change his life, but this will come at a hefty...
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WHAT GOES ON IN THE MIND OF A SERIAL KILLER?
You think you know ... but you have no idea. This is the story of Juan David Ortiz. This true crime exposé is drawn from EXCLUSIVE interviews-like you've never seen before-with Juan David Ortiz, the professed churchgoer, war veteran, and former Supervisory Border Patrol Agent whose grisly killing spree left four women dead in Laredo, Texas between September 3-15, 2018. Interest in Ortiz continues...
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Get the Summary of Jack Rosewood's The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Ultimate Serial Killer Trivia Book" by Jack Rosewood delves into the complex world of serial killers, exploring their motivations, classifications, and historical context. The book outlines the evolution of the term "serial killer" and the FBI's definition, highlighting the shift from a three-victim...
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The Dark Side of the Web' is a comprehensive exploration of the hidden world of cybercrime, where malicious actors use the internet to engage in illegal activities such as hacking, data theft, fraud, and extortion. This book provides a detailed examination of the tactics, techniques, and technologies used by cybercriminals to carry out their nefarious activities, as well as the latest trends in cybercrime, including ransomware, social engineering,...
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When it comes to female killers, the most common type of crime is mariticide or murdering their husbands. There are many motivations behind taking someone's life but killing a person so close to you is often fueled by passion, financial gain, jealousy, or betrayal. The case of Shari Tobyne is the perfect example of a woman scorned. Her husband of thirty-five years wanted to divorce her due to the financial problems she caused by mishandling the couple's...
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The captivating true story of a charming serial killer. How could a well-bred and highly esteemed young woman in early 19th-century Germany, over a period of 15 years, fatally poison at least 15 people, 9 of them members of her immediate family, without arousing suspicion? The case of an unlikely fall from innocence into narcissistic pathology.
19) Cheating Death
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Cheating Death" is a captivating memoir written by Donna Flores, recounting her numerous near-death experiences and the divine interventions that she believes saved her life. Through a collection of true-life stories, Donna takes the readers on a journey filled with remarkable incidents where she narrowly escaped fatal accidents.
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True Crime: Behind the Scenes" takes you on an immersive journey into the heart of criminal investigations, providing a gripping exploration of the fascinating world of crime-solving. Uncover the intricacies of detective work, forensic science, and the relentless pursuit of justice that unfolds behind the scenes of true crime stories.This book peels back the layers of criminal behavior, offering a glimpse into the meticulous processes of crime scene...
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