The French Connection. Poster of the 1971 movie and cover of the 1969 book
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The French Connection
Robin Moore, 1969
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William Friedkin, 1971

In Marseille, an undercover police detective follows Alain Charnier, who runs the world’s largest heroin-smuggling syndicate. Charnier plans to smuggle $32 million worth of heroin into the United States by hiding it in the car of his unsuspecting friend, television personality Henri Devereaux, who is traveling to New York City by ship. Popeye notices Salvatore Boca and his young wife, Angie, entertaining mobsters involved in narcotics.


Bloodbrothers. Poster of the 1978 movie and cover of the 1976 book
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Bloodbrothers
Richard Price, 1976
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Robert Mulligan, 1978

In the bustling streets of The Bronx, the vibrant life of 19-year-old Stony de Coco unfolds. Evenings are filled with the enchantment of girls and dancing, while his days are occupied by a well-paying union job. Yet, amidst the excitement, Stony remains oblivious to the direction his life is destined to take, uncertain of what lies ahead.


The Ascent. Poster of the 1994 movie and cover of the 1947 book, No Picnic on Mount Kenya
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No Picnic on Mount Kenya
Felice Benuzzi, 1947
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Donald Shebib, 1994

The real-life adventure of a dashing Italian soldier who escapes a British prisoner-of-war camp because he dreams of climbing 17,000-foot Mt. Kenya and planting the Italian flag at the summit. The obsessive British camp commander pursues him, and the two men are locked in a battle of wills, fuelled by honor and their love for the same woman.


Lucky Day. Poster of the 2002 movie and cover of the 1986 book
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Lucky Day
Mary Higgins Clark, 1986
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Penelope Buitenhuis, 2002

Bill Regan is killed after winning the lotto. Bill’s close friend Nora looks at the final few hours before his death. As she retraces Bill’s steps from the day of his disappearance, the intriguing mystery is filled with plot twists and several suspects.