Description
Experience the gripping story of survival and justice in 'Alphaville,' a compelling true crime narrative that takes you deep into the chaos of 1980s Manhattan. This B-format paperback, published by Pan Macmillan UK in 2012, delves into the harrowing reality of Alphabet City, notorious for its crime-ridden streets during a devastating heroin epidemic. Follow the journey of two brave cops, Mike Codella and his partner Gio, as they confront a web of violence and drug-related crime while hunting down the elusive drug lord, Davey Blue Eyes.
With 304 pages filled with intense action and profound insights, 'Alphaville' not only recounts the efforts of these law enforcement officers but also highlights the struggle against rampant crime and despair in a neighborhood overwhelmed by addiction and violence. This brand new book is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts, offering both an educational and thrilling experience that echoes classics like 'Serpico' and 'Homicide.'
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that masterfully intertwines fact and narrative. Order 'Alphaville' today and explore the dark underbelly of one of America’s most notorious locales.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780330533638
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 304
Description:
The brutal and compulsive true tale of two cops attempt to cleanse a New York neighbourhood of crime in a heroin epidemic
Welcome to Alphabet City, Manhattan's most crime-ridden neighbourhood with murder, rape and violence hitting record levels on the streets, fuelled by a drug problem that's got the city by the throat. It was into this vision of hell that Mike Codella and his partner Gio stepped in 1988, two plainclothes narcs expected just to pull a few street arrests to keep statistics looking good, and try to get out alive. But Mike had his eyes on something bigger. Davey Blue Eyes: local kingpin, druglord and stone cold murderer. Just one drawback – no one even knew what he looked like. Fascinating, brutal and told with a furious, even poetic energy, Alphaville stands shoulder to shoulder with other modern true crime classics such as Serpico, The French Connection, Wiseguy, or David Simon's Homicide.
With 304 pages filled with intense action and profound insights, 'Alphaville' not only recounts the efforts of these law enforcement officers but also highlights the struggle against rampant crime and despair in a neighborhood overwhelmed by addiction and violence. This brand new book is a must-read for true crime enthusiasts, offering both an educational and thrilling experience that echoes classics like 'Serpico' and 'Homicide.'
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale that masterfully intertwines fact and narrative. Order 'Alphaville' today and explore the dark underbelly of one of America’s most notorious locales.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780330533638
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Pages: 304
Description:
The brutal and compulsive true tale of two cops attempt to cleanse a New York neighbourhood of crime in a heroin epidemic
Welcome to Alphabet City, Manhattan's most crime-ridden neighbourhood with murder, rape and violence hitting record levels on the streets, fuelled by a drug problem that's got the city by the throat. It was into this vision of hell that Mike Codella and his partner Gio stepped in 1988, two plainclothes narcs expected just to pull a few street arrests to keep statistics looking good, and try to get out alive. But Mike had his eyes on something bigger. Davey Blue Eyes: local kingpin, druglord and stone cold murderer. Just one drawback – no one even knew what he looked like. Fascinating, brutal and told with a furious, even poetic energy, Alphaville stands shoulder to shoulder with other modern true crime classics such as Serpico, The French Connection, Wiseguy, or David Simon's Homicide.