David Orthel Livres

A présent inspecteur de réserve au San Fernando Police Department, Harry Bosch est contacté par un magnat de l'industrie aéronautique qui, sentant sa mort approcher, souhaite savoir s'il a un héritier. Dans sa jeunesse, le vieil homme a dû quitter sa petite amie sous la pression de sa famille. Aurait-elle eu un enfant de lui ? Cette question n'étant pas du goût du conseil d'administration avide de se partager le gâteau, Bosch est vite menacé. Pour corser le tout, ses collègues du commissariat ne parviennent pas à mettre la main sur un violeur en série particulièrement redoutable... Missions "haute tension" Un bon cru. En quelques pages, Connelly nous accroche. Catherine Balle, Aujourd'hui en France. Un polar d'une belle noirceur et d'excellente facture. Bruno Corty, Le Figaro littéraire. Traduit de l'anglais par Robert Pépin.

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This first-person account details the planning and execution of the raid that led to Osama bin Laden's death, offering an unprecedented look inside the elite SEAL Team Six. The narrative immerses readers in the experiences of the twenty-four-man team as they prepare for this pivotal mission. From the harrowing crash of a Black Hawk helicopter to the moment the target was confirmed dead, the account unfolds with gripping, minute-by-minute precision. Team leader Mark Owen takes readers behind enemy lines, providing an insider's perspective on one of the most remarkable military operations in history. Critics have praised the book for its cinematic quality, capturing the intensity of the raid as if readers were alongside the SEALs in the helicopter. Mark Owen, a former member of SEAL Team Six, brings his extensive experience, having participated in numerous missions globally, including the high-profile rescue of Captain Richard Phillips in 2009. On May 1, 2011, he was a key figure in Operation Neptune Spear, witnessing bin Laden's demise firsthand. For security reasons, Owen's name and those of his fellow SEALs have been altered. Co-author Kevin Maurer has spent years covering special operations, embedding with forces in various conflict zones and authoring multiple books on the subject.

Crawford Hunt, a Texas Ranger, seeks to regain custody of his daughter Georgia after overcoming personal struggles. During a custody hearing, a masked gunman interrupts, leading Crawford to pursue him, but the wrong man is caught. As he navigates threats and a budding attraction to Judge Holly Spencer, Crawford's future hangs in the balance.

A brilliantly claustrophobic and twisty thriller from the critically acclaimed author of the No. 1 bestseller The Nothing Man.