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Join the fun. Ride along with Jesse and Frank James and the Younger
brothers as they share in the adventures of The Lone Jack Kid. This
was wartime and men lived and died fighting their enemy . . . and
sometimes they died fighting each other. Cole looked at the men,
raised his hand, and said in a voice loud enough for everyone in
the room to hear, "Don't do it, boys. Sturman was a yellow cur, and
a deserter, and you don't have to die trying to avenge the likes of
him. There were seven Indians and they were standing around two
semi-naked white women who appeared to be a mother and daughter.
Charlie took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Then he aimed - -
and fired, and fired, and fired again, repeatedly. He dropped four
of the Indians before they knew what hit them. Then he charged into
the clearing and shot another Indian reaching for his gun. "My name
is Charles Longstreet." The men looked at each other as recognition
set in. "You're the Lone Jack Kid?" The Kid smiled. "The one and
only." He pulled his hat off of his head and waved it in the air,
then he gave the Rebel yell. "See you money grubbers in hell,
boys." He jerked the reins, and nudged Comet with his heals. She
turned her head and leaped into the bubbling stream with water as
high as the stirrups, and dashed across, splashing tendrils of
water high in the air on both sides of her. It was an impressive
display of horsemanship, and the toll collectors watched with
grudging admiration.
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The Comeback (Paperback)
Hercules Editing and Consulting; Illustrated by Marina Shipova; Joe Corso
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R331
Discovery Miles 3 310
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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Billy is one of the best pitchers in baseball, but he suddenly
finds that his best is no longer good enough. After pitching a
perfect game last year, Billy Wagner retired from baseball, but the
Mets lured him back by offering him a fortune to pitch for one more
season hoping he'd lead them to the World Series. Billy wants to
finish this season on a high note - but something he didn't expect
may prevent that from happening. This is a story of friendship and
courage, and the realization that when you lost something you
always took for granted, you can still reach deep down inside of
yourself and find something greater to replace it with.
The Starlight Club is jumping . . . All Big Red Fortunato wants to
do . . . is clear his name and get his movie studio running in the
black, but lately problems appear whenever he tries to leave
Queens. Was it destiny that caused the world's most beautiful
actress to be shoved into the protective arms of the most powerful
mobster in Queens, NY at the exact moment that assassins tried to
kill her? Red wonders who wants her dead, and why? This was a war
Big Red never wanted, but he's not immune to the charms of the
beautiful actress. Red never wore his heart on his sleeve but the
more he gets to know Marilyn Monroe the more he finds himself drawn
to her. But sinister forces are at work and, as he tries to protect
the beautiful movie queen; he is unwittingly drawn into a web of
deceit that reaches into the highest levels of government. Red
tells Marilyn . . . "From now on wherever you go Trenchie goes with
you. And if he's with you, you'll stay alive." Red is proud of his
three fighters. Henri was just crowned the Welterweight Champ.
Swifty is scheduled to fight for the Middleweight Championship of
the world - but Red's heavyweight fighter Gonzo has a problem. His
opponent has just lapsed into a coma from a powerhouse right hand
to his head ... and he may not live. Joey Bones shook his head.
"What do we do now? Here we are holed up with the most popular
female star in the world and if the authorities find that we have
her, they'll think we kidnapped her." Richard Nixon is scheduled to
speak at the Republican Convention in Madison Square garden, where
assassins plan to kill him. Red must protect Nixon and his family.
The question is - why is Nixon being targeted? Red wonders. Is
there a connection between Marilyn and Nixon? In Madison Square
Garden Red asks Frankie Carbo. "Frankie if you wanted to kill
Nixon, where would you place your shooter." "That's easy." He said
pointing to the highest point in the Garden. "I'd put him up there
in the eagle's nest." She whispered to him softly, "I only have one
good friend and that's ... Joe." Her hand lingered over his scars
and his hand remained over hers. Her face was close to his, almost
brushing it. He turned to say something, but their lips touched and
he kissed her tenderly. The kiss lingered longer than either of
them expected. He didn't want the kiss to end, but he broke away.
Marilyn promised Frank Sinatra that she'd be at the grand opening
of his Cal Neva Lodge. Red wants to go with her for protection, but
problems with a Neo Nazi group has surfaced so instead he sends
Joey Bones to protect her. "Make sure nothing happens to her Joey.
Because if something does, I'm holding you responsible." A Nazi
youth group desecrates a Jewish Temple in Queens and the Rabbi is
threatened. Red must deal with the problem. Red made sure that
Frankie the Horse's wife received a check every week he was in
prison. But now he's out and he wants more money. What does he have
that can hurt Red?. It was hard for Pissclams to do, but he
completed the job. Now Red asks him to follow him into the cellar,
but Pissclams is worried about who might be down there waiting for
him. The re-grand opening of the Starlight Club is an extravaganza
that regulars would never miss. A surprise guest entertainer always
provides the entertainment. This night Red's guests are in for a
very special treat.
Now, all in one complete book, Joe Corso's ENGINE 24: FIRE STORIES
BOOKS 1, 2, AND 3, including the AWARD-WINNING FIRE STORIES: BOX
598 ENGINE 24: FIRE STORIES BOOKS 1, 2, AND 3 chronicles the career
of Joe D'Albert, aka author Joe Corso, as a New York City
firefighter. In this exciting compilation of fire stories, Corso
details the triumphs and tragedies of his comrades-in-arms as they
bravely battle some of the most dangerous fires in the history of
the city. He tells of real life heroes and of lifelong friendships
formed, as well as some of the turmoil that existed in New York
City during his time with the department. Follow Corso through the
60s and 70s, and to the present day, from race riots to 9/11, when
actual flames of unrest were doused by the bravest people in recent
American history.
CAUTION: The names have not been changed to protect the guilty Red
Fortunato's captains are back, but this time Trenchie, Tarzan and
Moose are up against the government. They will defend their boss to
their deaths. So will the residents of Corona, Queens. Big Red's a
hometown icon, even revered by the local police. "Every year, Red
allowed the policeman's ball to be held at The Starlight Club and
every year, on top of that, Red personally bought two or three
tables. It was his way of supporting the Widows and Orphans Fund.
He sponsored the P. A. L. Little League and supplied the uniforms
for the team." It was all planned - the vision of Joseph P. Kennedy
- John as President, with Bobby and his headline making,
no-nonsense crime crackdowns, following close behind. Rounding it
out would be Teddy. All in the family. Yes, the makings of Camelot.
"Help me get my son Jack elected President and I'll make sure he
lays off all of you," the Kennedy patriarch promises the mob.
Following in JFK's shadow is hard for brother Bobby. His
personality is different. When he hits, he hits hard - work that
requires a team of killers. This is a job for Captain James Lonegan
and his "Federal Agents" - a group tasked with acting as enforcers
- but with no records of employment, no ID's, no traceable paper
trails - men who don't exist. Jimmy Hoffa isn't the only one. There
are five other names on Bobby's list - all members of the crime
commission - Carlo Gambino, Vito Genovese, Sam Giancana, Joe
Accardo and . . . Red Fortunato. But "the boys" don't mess around.
There's nothing the mob hates worse than a rat. You snitch, you
lose brain matter. Secret meetings take place at the renowned
Waldorf Astoria and Diplomat Hotels, in "safe rooms," and with the
world's most famous teamster leader. It's there where Jimmy Hoffa
issues a severe warning to Red that puts him on the run. "Red's
body arched in response," but will he make it? All he wants to do
is make it to Hollywood and start over. Trenchie vows revenge.
"Bastard Bobby Kennedy. I'll take out the President too, if I have
to, just to show 'em it can be done," while Sam Giancana is less
than pleased with the Attorney General himself. "I regret the day
Sinatra brought Joe Kennedy here to meet with me," he snarls. The
'Kennedy' hates the Mob and the Mob hates the whole damn Kennedy
clan. "Shortly after noon today on November 22, 1963, President
John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through
Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas." Meanwhile . . . it's just
business as usual at . . . The Starlight Club.
Red Fortunato's Starlight Club in Queens is back, still teeming
with mobsters and their "business" each night. Trenchie, Tarzan and
Moose have returned. The Genovese family and others hang out amidst
the grandeur of Red's renovated baby - the Grand Ballroom. Columbia
Pictures studio head, Larry Bernstein, is being blackmailed. "He
knew that once any money had been exchanged, that this would not
prevent any future demands. These people were nuts and nuts meant
dangerous. There was no one in Hollywood he could trust. This was a
gossip columnist's dream scoop" that could ruin the studio. Big Red
eagerly offers assistance, on his terms, with a caveat - a piece of
Hollywood, and Swifty, the son he never had, is his ticket in the
boxing ring and in glamour city. "Red was what some in the
neighborhood called a 'benevolent dictator.' His neighbors loved
him and his enemies knew he was the boss of a crime family that
numbered a thousand men or more. It was just a given that no crime
would take place in Red's territory. The outcome was a reprisal
called 'the wrath of the Red Head'." Too bad no one told the power
hungry Detroit capo. He violated the "rules." The phone was
reminiscent of the red phone that led right to the White House. The
council's decision would stand. "The chief tapped the fingers of
both hands twice. That was the signal" to Red that it was okay to
proceed with justice - mob style. "The car moved slowly ahead until
it reached a huge yellow machine. It was the car crusher. Reilly
and his men instantly knew their fate. There were whimpers from
inside the car, grown men pleading, pleading for their lives,
begging for mercy."
Every firefighter has a treasure trove of interesting stories to
tell and the stories more often than not are instructional as well
as exciting. When I was a firefighter, I kept notes of the fires I
responded to. Now that I am retired, I have reflected on my career
as a firefighter and have written a second book about the men
alongside whom I worked, facing dangerous situations daily. This
book is a compilation of eight short FIRE stories written between
1963 and 1972, from notes I wrote after returning from fires. The
first story explores the emotions felt when reporting for duty for
the first time. The same emotions felt by all firefighters
throughout the world on their first day on the job. An inexplicable
bond forms between men and women who face danger on a daily basis
and who have been tested - and have passed the test. From the
combat soldier, to the policeman and the firefighter - a bond of
love and trust has formed that will last a lifetime.
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