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The Last Sheriff in Texas

Author : James P. McCollom
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1640091262
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)

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Download or read book The Last Sheriff in Texas written by James P. McCollom and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Amazon Best History Book of the Month This true crime story transports readers to a tumultuous time in Texas history—when the old ways clashed with the new—as it sheds light on police brutality, gun control, Mexican American civil rights, and much more “[A] riveting story of a time when sheriffs could get away with murder.” —Dallas Morning News Beeville, Texas, was the most American of small towns—the place that GIs had fantasized about while fighting through the ruins of Europe, a place of good schools, clean streets, and churches. Old West justice ruled, as evidenced by a 1947 shootout when outlaws surprised popular sheriff Vail Ennis at a gas station and shot him five times, point–blank, in the belly. Ennis managed to draw his gun and put three bullets in each assailant; he reloaded and shot them three times more. Time magazine’s full–page article on the shooting was seen by some as a referendum on law enforcement owing to the sheriff’s extreme violence, but supportive telegrams from across America poured into Beeville’s tiny post office. Yet when a second violent incident threw Ennis into the crosshairs of public opinion once again, the uprising was orchestrated by an unlikely figure: his close friend and Beeville’s favorite son, Johnny Barnhart. Barnhart confronted Ennis in the election of 1952: a landmark standoff between old Texas, with its culture of cowboy bravery and violence, and urban Texas, with its lawyers, oil institutions, and a growing Mexican population. The town would never be the same again. The Last Sheriff in Texas is a riveting narrative about the postwar American landscape, an era grappling with the same issues we continue to face today. Debate over excessive force in law enforcement, Anglo–Mexican relations, gun control, the influence of the media, urban–rural conflict, the power of the oil industry, mistrust of politicians and the political process—all have surprising historical precedence in the story of Vail Ennis and Johnny Barnhart.

Wild for the Sheriff

Author : Kathleen O'Brien
Publisher : Harlequin
ISBN 13 : 0373718306
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (737 download)

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Download or read book Wild for the Sheriff written by Kathleen O'Brien and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imprint/Series: Harlequin Superromance -- Miniseries: Sisters of Bell River Ranch -- Category: Romance with More -- Publication Date: Feb 2013.

The McCabe Brothers

Author : Lorhainne Eckhart
Publisher : Lorhainne Eckhart
ISBN 13 : 192808558X
Total Pages : 1384 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book The McCabe Brothers written by Lorhainne Eckhart and published by Lorhainne Eckhart. This book was released on 2017-04-30 with total page 1384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Sheriff’s Irresistible Love

Author : SJ McCoy
Publisher : Xenion, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1946220922
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book The Sheriff’s Irresistible Love written by SJ McCoy and published by Xenion, Inc. This book was released on 2022-08-26 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sheriff’s Irresistible Love is the third book in the sweet n steamy MacFarland Ranch Western Romance series. It’s the first in the series to feature an older couple – in their fifties. Deacon Wallis’ family history goes back seven generations in Paradise Valley, Montana. Six of those generations were the black sheep, the crooks and the lowlifes. Deacon’s determined to change the family history. He might have been born on the wrong side of the tracks and raised by the town drunk, but now he’s a respected member of the community. After a stint in the military, he came home and started working in law enforcement. These days, he’s the Sheriff, but he’s probably prouder of the fact that his younger brother has followed in his footsteps and is one of his deputies. He claims that his work is enough. He’s dedicated his life to repairing the family name, he can’t afford to think about children he might pass that name on to. He was married once, but she left and took the kids with her. They’re grown now with lives of their own, lives that don’t include him. His chance for love and family slipped through his fingers many years ago, and there’s no way he’s looking to try again at his age. Even though he’s not looking, he can’t help seeing Candy every time he turns around. She’s come to help out in the bakery where he gets his coffee every morning. Somehow – and he has no idea how it happened – she’s ended up renting his upstairs apartment. And even though he tells himself that he can still avoid her, his damned cat keeps going up to visit with her. She seems to be as sweet as her name suggests, and soon it seems that he’s not going to be able to resist her charms any more than can avoid her. She’s bubbly and outgoing, and everything that usually drives him nuts, yet he’s constantly drawn to her. But nothing’s ever come easy for Deacon. Trouble’s always had him in its sights, and it turns out that trouble is tracking Candy’s every step. If he can’t resist falling for her, he’ll have to risk everything to save her. MacFarland Ranch Book 1: The Cowboy's Unexpected Love – Wade and Sierra Book 2: The Cowgirl's Unmistakable Love – Janey and Rocket Book 3: The Sheriff's Irresistible Love – Deacon and Candy Book 4: The Cowgirl's Inevitable Love – Laney and Luke Book 5: The Cowboy's Undeniable Love – Kolby and Callie (Releasing Aug 25) Coming Next Book 6: The Rancher's Inescapable Love – Ace and Ari Remington Ranch Book 1: Mason Book 2: Shane Book 3: Carter Book 4: Beau Book 5: Four Weddings and a Vendetta A Chance and a Hope Trilogy These are NOT meant to be read as standalone stories and need to be read in order. Book 1: Chance Encounter Book 2: Finding Hope Book 3: Give Hope a Chance The Davenports Series The sexy brothers, of the Billionaire Davenport family. In their own words they are - the "Suit", the "Vet" and the "Geek." Oscar TJ Reid Spider

The Callahan Brothers Trilogy

Author : JoAnn Ross
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439139091
Total Pages : 802 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book The Callahan Brothers Trilogy written by JoAnn Ross and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 802 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in steamy Blue Bayou, Louisiana, The Callahan Brothers features three sexy siblings and the fascinating women who fall in love with them. ?? Blue Bayou: Danielle Dupree and Jack Callahan both grew up in Blue Bayou, Louisiana; Danielle was the closest thing the community ever had to a princess, and Jack was the sexy bad-boy son of her wealthy father's housekeeper. Dani and Jack had a steamy love affair as teenagers, until Dani’s father, Judge Dupree, sends Jack away. Thirteen years later Dani returns to Blue Bayou as a widow with a young son. Jack too, has returned, having purchased the former Dupree home, the grand and stately Beau Soleil with hopes of restoring it to its former glory. A former DEA agent, Jack is now a bestselling writer. But even as their passion reignites, Dani and Jack know that secrets hang in the air…and that the past may ruin their second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love. River Road: Free-spirited actress Julia Summers has wanted to be a Bond Girl all her life, so landing the role of Carma Sutra in the newest James Bond movie is a dream come true. But before she can head off to Katmandu to start her new role, she has to wrap up the season of the nighttime soap opera on which she plays a vixen. The cast is on location in Blue Bayou, LA when Julia begins to receive potentially threatening fan letters. Not wanting to put his star (and the show) at risk, the director hires no-nonsense FBI Agent Finn Callahan to act as a bodyguard. Julia and Finn soon discover that despite their differences, there's an undeniable attraction between them. Magnolia Moon: Detective Regan Hart’s life turns upside down when her dying mother confesses that Regan was adopted. Determined to learn the truth about her past, she travels to Blue Bayou to piece together her birth mother’s mysterious death and figure out the identity of her real father. The mayor of Blue Bayou, Nate Callahan, has always loved Southern belles. And they’ve always loved him right back. But when Regan comes to town, he finds himself drawn to the no-nonsense cop. And although she initially dismisses him as a rogue, Regan can’t help noticing a deeper side to Nate. With Nate’s help, Regan delves deep into her mysterious past—and ends up learning more about her family, her heart, and herself than she had ever expected.

The Buckhorn Brothers Collection Volume 2

Author : Taryn Leigh Taylor
Publisher : HQN Books
ISBN 13 : 1488086117
Total Pages : 659 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book The Buckhorn Brothers Collection Volume 2 written by Taryn Leigh Taylor and published by HQN Books. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No man loves better than a Buckhorn man… Don’t miss a single classic story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster! Shohn Ranger Shohn Hudson is used to being chased, so having the one woman who matters resist his charms is not what he signed up for. The last thing Nadine wants is to be the latest notch on gorgeous Shohn’s bedpost. But Shohn is determined to win her trust—and her heart. Let the battle of wills begin. Garrett Zoey Hodge has only come home long enough to nurse her mother back to health. But there’s one person she doesn’t mind seeing again. Garrett Hudson is now a firefighter—still one of the good guys, but with a sexy alpha charm that’s tempting her inner bad girl. And it’s his last chance to prove that he can be her real-life hero in every way that matters… Gray Lisa Sommerville’s wild one-night-stand was completely out of character for the workaholic businesswoman. So she’s stunned to find that Gray Neely has taken up residence in her hometown when she goes back to visit. Lisa has been on Gray’s mind every day since that mind-blowing encounter, and he has one sweet, hot summer to prove they have a future there, together. Adam Buckhorn’s most renowned bachelor has decided it’s time to settle down—but the one woman Adam Sommerville wants has put him firmly in the friend zone. The best way for librarian Isabella Presley to get over her secret crush on Adam is to find someone else to date—even if it means asking Adam for help. But when Adam sets out to convince her the perfect guy is him, will she face her fears for a chance at forever? Originally published in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! KISS AND MAKEUP by Taryn Leigh Taylor! A hot shade of lipstick calls for a hot, sexy guy… Makeup artist Chloe Masterson is flying home for her sister’s wedding and catches the eye of the hunky suit sitting beside her on the plane. Turns out Ben has the exact same last name, and everyone assumes they’re married. When they get stuck in a hotel room together, Chloe decides it’s a sign for her to make the most of the error. But as their lies begin to snowball, Chloe and Ben find it harder and harder to separate reality and fantasy… Originally published in 2015

I Hear Smoke!

Author : Dr. Sherry A. White
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (868 download)

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Download or read book I Hear Smoke! written by Dr. Sherry A. White and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book I Hear Smoke! is a blistering recount of how two families collide (the Halfacre’s and the Toogood’s) as they survive the underbelly of the rural south from the 1930s through 1975. The multi-generational saga is riddled with humor, secrets, hardships, gut-wrenching loss, and self-acceptance. The historical references of the period’s pop culture and winding path of humorous, cleverly written short story-like chapters will keep readers spellbound from start to finish. I Hear Smoke! is an explicit reminder to some readers of positive and not so positive nostalgia from their childhood. About the Author Dr. Sherry A. White has lived in the south all of her life, making her an expert in the field of southernism culture. She currently resides in Pensacola, Florida. Dr. White is a proud graduate of the University of Alabama. She has worked as CEO for a charity serving children and adults with developmental disabilities for the past thirty plus years.

A Memoir of Injustice

Author : Jerry Ray
Publisher : Trine Day
ISBN 13 : 1936296616
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (362 download)

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Download or read book A Memoir of Injustice written by Jerry Ray and published by Trine Day. This book was released on 2011-02-19 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including previously undisclosed information on one of the most significant and mysterious events in modern American history, this account debunks the myth that James Earl Ray was a racist and documents his actual location on one of the critical days leading up to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. The memoir also reveals photographs of James Earl Ray when he was ill in prison and gives the key to a code used by the brothers in planning a prison break. Presenting a mesmerizing perspective on the manipulation of the media in reporting on race relations, the working middle class, and the U.S. criminal justice system, this account broadcasts an urgent call to action to correct some of the many injustices that surround these events, such as the U.S. government's refusal to rigorously test the alleged murder weapon, and encourages support for new federal legislation.

Over The Top

Author : Rebecca Zanetti
Publisher : Entangled: Brazen
ISBN 13 : 1633753328
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (337 download)

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Download or read book Over The Top written by Rebecca Zanetti and published by Entangled: Brazen. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dawn Freeze has had a huge crush on Hawk Rain for years, and the entire town knows it. It’s understandable—the man is total hotness. That tall, lean body. Those intense dark eyes. And one foot always out the door. Now he’s on leave for exactly one week...and this time, he’s made it crystal clear he only wants one thing. Her. Hawk has been fighting his attraction to Dawn for as long as he can remember. She’s his best friend’s littler sister, and that means hands off. Except now she’s all grown up and her sweet sexiness is exactly what he craves. But just as Hawk allows himself one mindblowingly intense night with Dawn, he learns that everyone he loves is in danger. Especially her. The only way to protect Dawn is to push her away...if she lets him. Each book in the Maverick Montana series is STANDALONE: * Against the Wall * Under the Covers * Rising Assets * Over The Top

Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff

Author : Lexi George
Publisher : Lyrical Press
ISBN 13 : 1601831811
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (18 download)

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Download or read book Demon Hunting with a Southern Sheriff written by Lexi George and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A southern fried paranormal romp packed with action, humor, and a sizzling romance. Hang on, y’all, cause it’s a wild ride!” —Linsey Hall Rowdy rednecks. Shifty shapeshifters. Deadly demon hunters. THIS TOWN’S GOING STRAIGHT TO HELL. With its cross-cultural mix of good ol’ boys, big bad wolves, and otherworldly beings, Behr County is the last place you’d want to be a cop. But for Sheriff Dev Whitsun, it’s Sweet Home Alabama—and he plans to keep it that way. Famous last words. When a gruesome shifter massacre rocks the community, the sexy sheriff needs more than a badge and a few silver bullets. He needs the help of an immortal demon hunter. Her name is Arta, High Huntress of the Kirvahni. Whatever that means. Dev is no position to be picky about partners right now. But when Arta turns out to be the one female he could really fall for, Dev knows he’s in for one hell of a ride. God help them all . . . Praise for Demon Hunting in Dixie “A demonically wicked good time.” —Angie Fox “A not-to-be-missed Southern-fried, bawdy, hilarious romp.” —Beverly Barton, New York Times bestselling author “A genuinely funny new voice in paranormal romance.” —Publishers Weekly

Mr. Wright

Author : Liz Kelly
Publisher : Kelly Girl Productions
ISBN 13 : 0986086495
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Mr. Wright written by Liz Kelly and published by Kelly Girl Productions. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Wettest County in the World

Author : Matt Bondurant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1416561641
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book The Wettest County in the World written by Matt Bondurant and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *The inspiration for the major motion picture Lawless* Based on the true story of Matt Bondurant’s grandfather and two granduncles, The Wettest County in the World is a gripping and gritty tale of bootlegging, brotherhood, and murder. The Bondurant Boys were a notorious gang of roughnecks and moonshiners who ran liquor through Franklin County, Virginia, during Prohibition and in the years after. Howard, the eldest brother, is an ox of a man besieged by the horrors he witnessed in the Great War; Forrest, the middle brother, is fierce, mythically indestructible, and the consummate businessman; and Jack, the youngest, has a taste for luxury and a dream to get out of Franklin. Driven and haunted, these men forge a business, fall in love, and struggle to stay afloat as they watch their family die, their father's business fail, and the world they know crumble beneath the Depression and drought. White mule, white lightning, firewater, popskull, wild cat, stump whiskey, or rotgut—whatever you called it, Franklin County was awash in moonshine in the 1920s. When Sherwood Anderson, the journalist and author of Winesburg, Ohio, was covering a story there, he christened it the “wettest county in the world.” In the twilight of his career, Anderson finds himself driving along dusty red roads trying to find the Bondurant brothers, piece together the clues linking them to “The Great Franklin County Moonshine Conspiracy,” and break open the silence that shrouds Franklin County. In vivid, muscular prose, Matt Bondurant brings these men—their dark deeds, their long silences, their deep desires—to life. His understanding of the passion, violence, and desperation at the center of this world is both heartbreaking and magnificent.

Badass Women and Hashtagged Zombies

Author : Allison Christina Budaj
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476654670
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (766 download)

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Download or read book Badass Women and Hashtagged Zombies written by Allison Christina Budaj and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-10-25 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its evolution from graphic novels to a sprawling multimedia universe, the impact of The Walking Dead cannot be understated. Beyond its narrative roots, a passionate community of viewers use social media to delve deeper into the anxieties and social issues portrayed within the narrative universe. This book uses fan discussions on social media platforms to analyze the series' appeal and its ability to provoke discussions about survival, societal norms, and gender roles, leading to a significant online presence and discussions about the characters' actions and societal issues portrayed. Viewers perceive and champion unconventional actions, especially as the leading female characters defy traditional gender roles. With the introduction of more diversity, the progression of characters within The Walking Dead and its spinoffs continues to disrupt stereotypes. Focusing on analyzing audience engagement with AMC's The Walking Dead and its spinoffs through social media, this book highlights how fan-based interactions in creating a participatory culture around the series highlight societal issues presented, offering interpretations, theories and personal connections. By integrating fan commentary into the analysis, fans act as active collaborators in understanding the impact of The Walking Dead universe as a meaningful popular culture artifact.

Love in Spring Series (books 1-3) - The Cavanagh Brothers

Author : Grace Roberts
Publisher : Grace Roberts
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 850 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Love in Spring Series (books 1-3) - The Cavanagh Brothers written by Grace Roberts and published by Grace Roberts. This book was released on with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Spring Harbor, where love is in the air. A small-town series for fans of sweet romance, this box set features the three Cavanagh brothers and the women who steal their hearts. Book 1: No End To Love - Adam and Ellie's story, a single-dad romance. Book 2: Unplanned Love - Kean and Charlie’s story, an enemies-to-lovers romance. Book 3: Return To Love - Kyle and Lauren’s story, a second-chance romance. All books work as standalones, with a sweet happy ending and no cliffhanger. If you like romances focused on emotions, small-town settings and tight-knit communities, you’ll adore the books in the Love In Spring series.

The Naughty List

Author : Donna Kauffman
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0758273789
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (582 download)

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Download or read book The Naughty List written by Donna Kauffman and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deck the halls with white-hot passion! Donna Kauffman Naughty But Nice Businessman Griffin's never believed in luck. . .until sassy-sweet small-town baker Melody turns his world around. Except there's a catch: There's no way he'll be able to build his empire and hold on to her. His new "lucky charm" could destroy all his dreams. . .or make this Christmas better than he ever imagined possible. . . Cynthia Eden All I Want for Christmas Good girl toy inventor Christie takes a walk on the naughty side when she sparks a no-strings fling with Santa—actually, sexy cop Jonas in a Santa suit. She loves her new "bad girl" persona, except as the holidays approach, she starts falling, and hard, for this known "love 'em and leave 'em" ladies man. . . Susan Fox Tattoos and Mistletoe Charlie returns to her hometown to fix up her aunt's B&B, but she doesn't count on LJ handling the renovations. Nerdy LJ pined for her in school, but now he's grown into the town's hottest bachelor. Charlie's been burned before and won't let him get close. But LJ's determined to break down her walls and make her dearest Christmas wish come true. "Donna Kauffman writes smart and sexy, with sizzle to spare." —Janet Evanovich "I dare you not to love a Cynthia Eden book!" —Larissa Ione "Three terrific stories of love and the holidays. It doesn't get much merrier than this." --ReadertoReader.com "Leaves you feeling warm all over." --Barbara Vey, Publisher's Weekly

The Mammoth Book of ER Romance

Author : Trisha Telep
Publisher : Robinson
ISBN 13 : 1780330421
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Download or read book The Mammoth Book of ER Romance written by Trisha Telep and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrilling tales of romantic suspense set in the emergency room and the hospital as a whole. These are romances which go beyond the classic doctor-nurse romances of yesteryear, having more in common with popular contemporary TV dramas such as House, ER, and Scrubs. This is 'medical romance', reinvented for today with an invigorating injection of edgy modern romantic suspense by Janice Lynn, Dianne Drake, Wendy S. Marcus, Fiona Lowe, Jacqueline Diamond and many more.

Sharing This Walk

Author : Karina Biondi
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 1469630311
Total Pages : 223 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (696 download)

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Download or read book Sharing This Walk written by Karina Biondi and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2016-10-12 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Primeiro Comando do Capital (PCC) is a Sao Paulo prison gang that since the 1990s has expanded into the most powerful criminal network in Brazil. Karina Biondi's rich ethnography of the PCC is uniquely informed by her insider-outsider status. Prior to his acquittal, Biondi's husband was incarcerated in a PCC-dominated prison for several years. During the period of Biondi's intense and intimate visits with her husband and her extensive fieldwork in prisons and on the streets of Sao Paulo, the PCC effectively controlled more than 90 percent of Sao Paulo's 147 prison facilities. Available for the first time in English, Biondi's riveting portrait of the PCC illuminates how the organization operates inside and outside of prison, creatively elaborating on a decentered, non-hierarchical, and far-reaching command system. This system challenges both the police forces against which the PCC has declared war and the methods and analytic concepts traditionally employed by social scientists concerned with crime, incarceration, and policing. Biondi posits that the PCC embodies a "politics of transcendence," a group identity that is braided together with, but also autonomous from, its decentralized parts. Biondi also situates the PCC in relation to redemocratization and rampant socioeconomic inequality in Brazil, as well as to counter-state movements, crime, and punishment in the Americas.