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The Martini Shot
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Author : George Pelecanos
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-01-06
The Martini Shot written by George Pelecanos and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-06 with Fiction categories.
Short stories and a novella from one of crime fiction's most revered writers. Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos' characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants. A seasoned claims investigator tracks a supposedly dead man from Miami to Brazil, only to be thrown off his game by a kid from the local slum. An aging loser takes a last stab at respectability by becoming a police informant. A Greek-American couple adopts an interracial trio of sons and then struggles to keep their family together, giving us a stirring bit of background on one of Pelecanos' most beloved protagonists, Spero Lucas. In the title novella - which takes its name from Hollywood slang for the last shot of the day, the one that comes before the liquor shots begin - we go behind the scenes of a television cop show, where a writer gets caught up in a drama more real than anything he could have conjured for a script. By turns heartbreaking and humane, brutal and funny, these finely constructed tales expose the violence and striving beneath the surface of any city and within any human heart. Tough, sexy, fast-paced, and crackling with energy, The Martini Shot is Pelecanos at his very best.
The Martini Shot
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Author : Peter Craig
language : en
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Release Date : 2000-02-02
The Martini Shot written by Peter Craig and has been published by Harper Perennial this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-02 with Fiction categories.
A hilarious and compelling send-up of a Hollywood celebrity and his family, written by the son of one of Hollywood's biggest families. "The martini shot" is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn't need an occasion -- the empty booze bottles in Charlie's closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms. Matt Ravendahl, Charlie's illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel's rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more. "The martini shot" is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn't need an occasion -- the empty booze bottles in Charlie's closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms. Matt Ravendahl, Charlie's illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel's rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more. "The martini shot" is film slang for the wrap shot in a movie, the signal to strike the set and celebrate with a stiff drink. But aging action film star Charlie West doesn't need an occasion -- the empty booze bottles in Charlie's closet risk crowding out the skeletons. Little does Charlie know that salvation is on the way in the unlikeliest of forms. Matt Ravendahl, Charlie's illegitimate teenage son and an unforgettable character, is on his way to L.A. in search of acceptance from the father he never knew. When Matt reaches L.A. he must first overcome the doubts of his half sister, Ava, and soon the two form a memorable bond and a commitment to help Charlie confront his demons. With great elan, novelist Peter Craig shows how a family on the brink of dissolution reaches out and pulls together at the last possible moment. The novel's rollicking conclusion, a road trip that is part Beat generation, part National Enquirer, will leave readers cheering for more.
The Martini Shot
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Author : Talece Brown
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-03-08
The Martini Shot written by Talece Brown and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-08 with Fiction categories.
Maggie Connell has beauty, brains, talent and training. Unfortunately, none of that is needed to make a movie. This is the story of a girl, a city, and the world of Indie Film. It is a fairy tale.
Martini Shot
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Author : Clive Rosengren
language : en
Publisher: An Eddie Collins Mystery
Release Date : 2018-11-13
Martini Shot written by Clive Rosengren and has been published by An Eddie Collins Mystery this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-13 with categories.
Eddie Collins, private eye and part-time Hollywood actor, is hired by ageing actor, Sam Roth, to locate his disowned son, Jack Callahan. Roth hopes to reconcile their relationship before his "Martini Shot" last scene of the day, as he is in his 90s. While working the Roth case, Eddie receives a letter from his daughter's adoptive parents, that she would like to meet him and find out more about her mom. In spite of his uncertainty, Eddie agrees to meet her. What will this relationship lead to in the future and what will all parties make of it? Only time will tell. Eddie locates Callahan, leading to a father and son meeting. However, he later gets a call from Roth, informing him that his son has been found, bludgeoned to death. Sam asks Eddie to find out what has happened to Jack. Eddie investigates Jack's life, hoping to find clues to the murder. Little does he know that upon discovering the murderer, his own life will hang in the balance. Book 4 of the Eddie Collins Mystery Series.
Martini Shot
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Author : Madisyn Ashmore
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-03-06
Martini Shot written by Madisyn Ashmore and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-06 with categories.
Scarlett's life is a glamorous fairytale. Not only is she Hollywood's newest It Girl, she's also captured the heart of billionaire Oliver Tate. He's exquisitely handsome, outrageously sexy, and head over heels in love with her. Life couldn't be better. And then Scarlett discovers a secret so shocking, it threatens to derail everything she thinks she knows about Oliver. As she digs deeper, the mysterious web of lies becomes more entangled and dangerous until it threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Can Scarlett and Oliver fix what's broken, or will the darkness of his past shatter their love forever? Gripping and passionate, Martini Shot is the romantic, epic conclusion to the Hot Hollywood series. A masterfully executed love story, with scorching hot love scenes and a gratifying Happily Ever After, it will leave you breathless and completely satisfied long after you finish the last page. Scroll up and Buy It Now!
Hot Plastic
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Author : Peter Craig
language : en
Publisher: Hachette Books
Release Date : 2004-03-03
Hot Plastic written by Peter Craig and has been published by Hachette Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-03 with Fiction categories.
"[A] compulsively readable joy ride." -- Richard North Patterson "As close to the day-to-day workings of modern con men as any sane person would want to get. Hot Plastic is a fascinating look at changing times on the grift." -- Nicholas Pileggi, author of Wiseguy and screenwriter of GoodFellas "Buy an extra copy of Hot Plastic and keep it in mint condition. Peter Craig's novel of outlaw life at the end of the century will be a collector's item. It's a winner." -- Tony Hillerman, author of The Wailing Wind Kevin's dad, Jerry, is a crook. And he taught his son every trick in the book. Masters of identity theft, Kevin and Jerry move from one seedy motel to another, always trying for the big score. Colette is a runaway who dreams of conning her way into the upper echelons of high society. Just a teenager, she's already a tough and talented grifter, and soon becomes Jerry's girlfriend and accomplice. When Jerry is arrested, Colette makes Kevin her willing shill, dragging him along in her endless pursuit of sophistication. Meanwhile, Kevin's compulsive pursuit of new cons, bolder hoaxes, and better forgeries leads them to violent and unimagined retributions. When Jerry is released on parole, the three are reunited for one final scam, a patchwork of old and new techniques that should set them all up for life. The question is, would they rather work together or show each other up? Hot Plastic is a hugely satisfying suspense novel about family and criminal intent from a fresh new voice.
Martini Shot E Altri Racconti
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Author : George P. Pelecanos
language : it
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Martini Shot E Altri Racconti written by George P. Pelecanos and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Fiction categories.
The Martini Field Guide
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Author : Shane Carley
language : en
Publisher: Cider Mill Press
Release Date : 2018-10-02
The Martini Field Guide written by Shane Carley and has been published by Cider Mill Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-02 with Cooking categories.
The heavily illustrated Martini Field Guide tells you everything you need to know about Martini culture. The Martini Field Guide is as potent as the gin used to make the iconic drink. Both cocktail connoisseurs and Happy Hour newbies will lose themselves in this heavily illustrated book, featuring vintage ads and imagery from some of the world’s top distillers, as they read about the Martini’s muddled origins and how an American concoction became popular worldwide. Whether you prefer it shaken or stirred, dry or dirty, The Martini Field Guide provides plenty of ways to think about, make, and drink this popular cocktail, making for the perfect addition to any cocktail lover’s collection.
Martini Shot
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Author : George Pelecanos
language : it
Publisher: SEM
Release Date : 2021-04-29T00:00:00+02:00
Martini Shot written by George Pelecanos and has been published by SEM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-29T00:00:00+02:00 with Fiction categories.
Gli otto racconti di "Martini Shot" narrano le vicende di protagonisti molto diversi tra loro, accomunati da un unico elemento: la lotta per la vita. Sia che trattino di un famoso produttore di serie tv poliziesche rimasto invischiato in un omicidio reale, sia che parlino dei figli adottivi di un’amorevole famiglia greco-americana attanagliati da un sentimento di alienazione che li spinge verso la droga, sia che narrino di un perito assicuratore di Miami che rintraccia un uomo creduto morto in Brasile, i racconti di Pelecanos, in una commistione di atmosfere hollywoodiane, pulp e noir, mostrano come anche le vite più felici possano essere sconvolte in un istante. Ancora una volta lo scrittore statunitense testimonia una profonda comprensione della vita di strada e una forte empatia nei confronti dei reietti della società americana. Strazianti e umane, brutali e divertenti, queste storie ci svelano la violenza e il conflitto che covano nei meandri di ogni città e dentro qualsiasi cuore umano. Duro, sexy, veloce e scoppiettante di energia, "Martini Shot" ci consegna un Pelecanos al suo meglio. George Pelecanos è uno scrittore statunitense di origine greca, nato a Washington D.C. nel 1957. Prima di raggiungere la fama con i suoi ventuno romanzi premiati in tutto il mondo, Pelecanos ha fatto numerosi lavori che spesso ritroviamo svolti dai personaggi delle sue opere: dal lavapiatti al barista, dal commesso specializzato in scarpe da donna al cuoco. La sua fama va inoltre ricondotta all’attività di sceneggiatore per famose serie TV come The Wire e The Deuce. Pelecanos ha anche collaborato con i fratelli Coen e scritto una miniserie prodotta da Steven Spielberg e Tom Hanks. Con SEM ha pubblicato "L’uomo che amava i libri" (2020).
The Martini Cocktail
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Author : Robert Simonson
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2019-09-17
The Martini Cocktail written by Robert Simonson and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-17 with Cooking categories.
The first book in decades to celebrate and explore the history of the most iconic of classic cocktails, the martini, with 50 recipes. JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® • IACP AWARD FINALIST • “Simonson’s a fleet-footed writer, and his thumbnail history is easily satisfying without getting into the weeds. . . . This is a no-brainer for martini enthusiasts.”—Publishers Weekly A classic martini includes gin, vermouth, sometimes bitters, a lemon twist or olive, and lots of opinions—it’s these opinions that New York Times cocktail writer Robert Simonson uncovers in his exploration of the long and tangled history of the classic martini and its subtle variations. The book features examples of age-old recipes, such as the first martini recipe published in 1888, modern versions created by some of the world’s best bartenders, and martinis sought out by enthusiasts around the world, from Dukes Bar at the Dukes Hotel London to Musso and Frank Grill in Los Angeles. In The Martini Cocktail, you’ll discover everything you need to know about what components make a great martini, as well as a collection of 50 recipes to create your own drinks (and form your own opinions) at home.