Lone Survivor. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2006 book
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Lone Survivor
Marcus Luttrell, 2006
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Peter Berg, 2013

In 2005, Afghanistan, Taliban leader Ahmad Shah is responsible for killing over twenty United States Marines, as well as villagers and refugees who were aiding American forces. As part of the mission, a four-man SEAL reconnaissance and surveillance team is given the task of locating Shah. The four SEALs include team leader Michael Murphy, Marksmen and medic Marcus Luttrell, Matthew Axelson and communications specialist Danny Dietz.


Patriots Day. Poster of the 2016 movie and cover of the 2014 book, Boston Strong: A City's Triumph Over Tragedy
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Boston Strong: A City's Triumph Over Tragedy
Casey Sherman, Dave Wedge, 2014
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Peter Berg, 2016

On April 14, 2013, Sergeant Tommy Saunders captures a suspect and fails to convince Commissioner Davis to let him off from a punishment duty the next day, working the Boston Marathon. After Dzhokhar enters the Shell Gas station convenience store, Meng escapes from the vehicle and takes refuge at the Mobil gas station across the street, where he alerts the police.


The Basketball Diaries. Poster of the 1995 movie and cover of the 1978 book
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The Basketball Diaries
Jim Carroll, 1978
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Scott Kalvert, 1995

Teenager Jim Carroll is a drug-addicted high school basketball player who regularly gets into mischief with his friends Pedro, Mickey and Neutron on the streets of New York City and at school. A teacher who notices the boys engaging in drug use tells Jim and Mickey that they are suspended for a week, and Swifty tells Jim he will never play basketball for his school again.


Shooter. Poster of the 2007 movie and cover of the 1993 book, Point of Impact
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Point of Impact
Stephen Hunter, 1993
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Antoine Fuqua, 2007

USMC Force Recon Gunnery Sergeant Scout/Sniper Bob Lee Swagger is participating in a mission in Eritrea with his spotter and close friend Corporal Donnie Fenn. On the day of the Philadelphia speech, Swagger is working with Johnson’s men and Timmons, a Philadelphia police officer, to find the assassin.


Uncharted. Poster of the 2022 movie and cover of the book novelization
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Uncharted
S.D. Perry, 2022
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Ruben Fleischer, 2022

Nathan Drake and his partner Victor “Sully” Sullivan go in dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” while also tracking clues that may lead to Drake’s long-lost brother. A prequel to the Uncharted games, showing us details of how Drake came to meet and befriend Sully.


All the Money in the World. Poster of the 2017 movie and cover of the 1995 book, Painfully Rich
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Painfully Rich
John Pearson, 1995
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Ridley Scott, 2017

In 1973, 16-year-old John Paul Getty III, grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty who was at that time the world’s richest private citizen, is kidnapped in Rome by an organized crime ring. She travels to Getty’s estate to beseech him to pay the ransom but he refuses, stating that it would encourage further kidnappings on his family members.


2 Guns. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2008 comic book
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2 Guns
Steven Grant, Mateus Santolouco, 2008
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Baltasar Kormákur, 2013

Criminals Robert Bobby Beans and Michael Stig Stigman are questioned by the United States Border Patrol after a meeting with drug lord Manny Papi Greco in Mexico. Bobby has a rendezvous with fellow DEA agent and former lover, Deb Rees, who is also seeing another man, while Stig, an enlisted Navy SEAL undercover with ONI, meets with his commanding officer, LCDR Harold Quince, who instructs Stig to kill Bobby so the Navy can use the stolen money to fund unauthorized covert operations.


The Lovely Bones. Poster of the 2009 movie and cover of the 2002 book
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The Lovely Bones
Alice Sebold, 2002
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Peter Jackson, 2009

In 1973, 14-year-old high school freshman Susie Salmon dreams of becoming a photographer. As Susie walks home through a cornfield, she runs into her neighbor, George Harvey, who coaxes her into an underground kid’s hideout he has built. In town, Susie sees Jack, who does not respond to her when she calls.


Arthur the King. Poster of the 2024 movie and cover of the 2016 book, Arthur: The dog who crossed the jungle to find a home
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Arthur: The dog who crossed the jungle to find a home
Mikael Lindnord, 2016
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Simon Cellan Jones, 2024

Mikael Lindnord, captain of the Swedish adventure running team, experienced a remarkable encounter during a 400-mile race in the Ecuadorian jungle when a stray dog crossed his path. After offering the dog food, it continued to accompany him throughout the entire course, tackling even the most challenging terrains. Upon completing the race, Lindnord made the heartfelt decision to adopt the dog, whom he named Arthur, and brought him back to Sweden.


Pain & Gain. Poster of the 2013 movie and cover of the 2013 book, Pain & Gain: This Is a True Story
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Pain & Gain: This Is a True Story
Pete Collins, 2013
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Michael Bay, 2013

In 1995, Daniel Lugo is an ex-con hired by Sun Gym owner John Mese to increase membership. Lugo envies the earnings and lifestyle of Victor Kershaw, a member he begins to train, Motivational speaker Jonny Wu inspires him to be a “do-er,” Lugo plans to extort Kershaw for his assets through kidnapping and torture.


The Perfect Storm. Poster of the 2000 movie and cover of the 1997 book
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The Perfect Storm
Sebastian Junger, 1997
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Wolfgang Petersen, 2000

In October 1991, the commercial fishing boat Andrea Gail returns to port in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a poor catch. Desperate to redeem himself, Captain Tyne convinces the Andrea Gail crew to join him for one more late-season fishing expedition. The crew heads out past their usual fishing grounds on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, leaving a developing tropical storm behind them.


Spenser Confidential. Poster of the 2020 movie and cover of the 2013 book, Robert B. Parker's Wonderland
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Robert B. Parker's Wonderland
Ace Atkins, 2013
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Peter Berg, 2020

Boston police detective Spenser arrives with his partner, Driscoll, to the home of Captain John Boylan. While questioning Boylan, Spenser catches sight of Mrs. Boylan’s bloody face and beats Boylan senseless. Spenser is brought up on charges as a result, pleads guilty, and is sentenced to prison. Shortly before his release, Spenser is assaulted in the library by three inmates, to warn him to leave Boston and never return.