{"title":"Philip Carlo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Carlo\u003c\/strong\u003e was an extraordinary writer renowned for his gripping investigative work in the world of crime and thriller literature. His extensive research and in-depth interviews with notorious criminals set his books apart, bringing true crime stories to life with chilling detail and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his most famous works is \u003cem\u003eGaspipe\u003c\/em\u003e, which dives into the life of Anthony \"Gaspipe\" Casso, a powerful figure in the American Mafia. Carlo's portrayal of Casso's criminal empire is both thrilling and insightful, offering readers a window into the complexities of organised crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Butcher\u003c\/em\u003e, Carlo examines the chilling tale of Tommy \"Karate\" Pitera, a mob hitman whose story is both horrifying and captivating. This book blends crime narrative with psychological depth, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ice Man\u003c\/em\u003e explores the life of Richard Kuklinski, a contract killer linked to the Mafia, known for his cold-blooded efficiency. Carlo painstakingly pieces together Kuklinski's story, providing a chilling portrait of one of history's most formidable assassins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving away from organised crime, \u003cem\u003eThe Night Stalker\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the haunting story of Richard Ramirez, a notorious serial killer. This book offers insight into both the hunt for Ramirez and the terrifying impact of his crimes on victims and investigators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhilip Carlo's books are perfect for readers with a keen interest in true crime and thriller narratives, blending educational insights with entertainment to create compelling reads.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-night-stalker-by-philip-carlo-9781910948286","title":"The Night Stalker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWITH EXCLUSIVE DEATH ROW INTERVIEW\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYears after Richard Ramirez left thirteen dead and brought the city of Los Angeles to a standstill, his name is still synonymous with fear, torture, and sadistic murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on three years of meticulous research and extensive interviews with Ramirez himself, Philip Carlo's US bestseller \u003cem\u003eThe Night Stalker\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the killer and his horrifying crimes to be even more chilling than anyone could have imagined. With an exclusive death row interview, \u003cem\u003eThe Night Stalker\u003c\/em\u003e is a spellbinding descent into the very heart of human evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'WITH BRUTAL HONESTY, CARLO WRITES FROM THE HEART' - ROBERT DE NIRO\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355190350060,"sku":"9781910948286","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10237143482868.jpg?v=1744300684"},{"product_id":"the-ice-man-by-philip-carlo-9780732284961","title":"The Ice Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Kuklinski, aka \"the Ice Man,\" will go down as one of the most vicious killers in history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResponsible for well over 200 murders, he is the man who claims a direct link to the killing of Jimmy Hoffa and is one of the reasons for John Gotti's rise to power. The wife of one victim referred to him as \"the devil.\" Yet, behind every monster, even the most cold-blooded ones, there lies a human story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 240 hours of face-to-face interviews with Richard Kuklinski and even more time spent with Kuklinski's family, Philip Carlo reveals all in \u003cem\u003eThe Ice Man\u003c\/em\u003e. He led a double life: professional assassin and devoted family man. As described by his wife Barbara, Richard was two people. At times, he was a model father who would return home with a car full of groceries and presents, and at other times, he was a monster, frequently subjecting Barbara to abuse and leaving their children to watch in horror. But despite even his worst moments at home, his family never knew of his other life as a top hitman contracted by the bosses of East Coast crime families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the day Richard was arrested, the police found not one single weapon in the house. His family never knew of the nights he would meander into Manhattan's Upper West Side and brutally kill whatever panhandler stepped in his path. \u003cstrong\u003eIn short, Richard Kuklinski may have been one of the greatest enigmas ever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003cem\u003eThe Ice Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A \u003cstrong\u003estomach-turning\u003c\/strong\u003e account of the multiple atrocities committed over 43 years by Richard \"The Ice Man\" Kuklinski' - \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46504392458476,"sku":"9780732284961","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19635693482448.jpg?v=1748646526"},{"product_id":"the-butcher-by-philip-carlo-9780732289607","title":"The Butcher","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9 July 1990: the DEA makes the gruesome discovery of nine bodies, dismembered, stuffed into cheap suitcases and buried in a secluded bird sanctuary near Gravesend, Brooklyn. It was Tommy Pitera's personal cemetery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen John Gotti put out a contract on informer Willie Boy Johnson, Pitera took it—he shot him fourteen times in broad daylight outside his home. Pitera not only murdered for the mob, he took pleasure in killing and did so at whim—the slightest insult could provoke him and he killed friends, associates, anyone who got in his way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA cold-blooded, homicidal maniac with a fascination for the macabre, he had an autopsy table in his basement and regularly dismembered his victims, expertly cutting them into six pieces: the arms, legs, torso, and head. 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