Author : Sean Boyne
Publisher : O'Brien Press
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 37,29 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Firearms
ISBN : 9781847170149
The full story of how weapons from the KGB, Gadaffi's Libya and US gun shops got to Ireland: and how the smuggling rings were finally broken. Also available in paperback. 'a very fine piece of work' The Irish Times
Author : James W. Miller
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,68 MB
Release : 2024-02-07
Category : History
ISBN : 1496849930
By the time he turned thirty at the end of the nineteenth century, John D. Hart thrived as the busiest importer of bananas on the East Coast. A master of ships with a thunderous voice, Hart aggressively carried tropical fruit to an insatiable market with little concern for notions of supply and demand. But when an unexpected crisis hit the fruit business, Hart was unprepared. The financial Panic of 1893 doomed his strategy of bringing in limitless bananas. Jobless consumers could not afford such luxuries. Nearing bankruptcy, Hart was approached by Emilio Nuñez, a member of the Cuban Revolutionary Party—a cadre of exiled conspirators in New York whose singular purpose was to liberate the Cuban island from four hundred years of Spanish rule. Nuñez enlisted Hart as a “filibuster” to transport guns and ammunition to the Cuban rebels. For nearly three years, Hart became the most visible of a disparate group of mariners between New York and Key West who tormented Spanish authorities, riled the US government, and became heroes to an oppressed people fighting to be free. In King of the Gunrunners: How a Philadelphia Fruit Importer Inspired a Revolution and Provoked the Spanish-American War, author James W. Miller reveals the untold story of a forgotten American whose adventures helped pave the way for the United States’ emergence as an international power. With the Yellow Press trumpeting his exploits, Hart’s influence helped inflame the nation’s mood and made war with Spain inevitable. The quick US victory in what became known as the Spanish-American War compelled Spain to abandon Cuba and cede sovereignty over Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States, which also annexed the independent state of Hawaii during the conflict. This volume presents the story of Hart, the defiant king of the Cuban gunrunners, who prolonged a revolution, provoked a war, and left an indelible mark on history.
Author : Stephen Ballantyne
Publisher :
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 18,4 MB
Release : 2015
Category :
ISBN : 9780473330675
"Terry Teo is not your average schoolboy - he's a skateboarding super sleuth about to embark on his first adventure! When he stumbles headfirst into the criminal schemes of the villainous Ray Vegas, Terry finds himself embroiled in a dastardly gun smuggling operation. Along with his karate-chopping sister, Polly, and older brother Ted, Terry must use all his street smarts to avoid Vegas' henchmen, defeat the smugglers and save the day! "--Back cover. Includes information about the origins of the comic book, the 1985 TV adaptation and the new TV series directed by Gerard Johnstone.
Author : Guy Lawson
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 38,40 MB
Release : 2016-09-01
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0241980593
In January 2007, three young stoners from Miami Beach won a $300 million US Government contract to supply ammunition to the Afghanistan military. Instead of fulfilling the order with high-quality arms, they bought cheap Communist-style surplus ammo from Balkan gunrunners. The dudes then secretly repackaged millions of rounds of shoddy Chinese ammunition and shipped it to Kabul - until they were caught by Pentagon investigators. That's the 'official' story. The truth is far more explosive. Originally published as 'The Arms and the Dudes', this is a trip that goes from a dive apartment in Miami Beach to mountain caves in Albania, the corridors of power in Washington, and the frontlines of Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a story you were never meant to read.
Author : Jackson cole
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 28,89 MB
Release : 2012-06-03
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1440549508
The Slash K punchers slept soundly beside the chuck wagon. Suddenly—“lightning” flashed, “thunder” rolled and shrieking “rain” spattered the sleeping camp. But the lighting was the spurting flame from unseen rifles, the thunder was the crash of shots and the rain was a leaden rain of death! Again and again, the ruthless Mexican bandit, Pedro Cartina, and his raiders swooped won onto Lone Star soil and left a wake of robbery, arson and murder, until the Rio ran red with blood. Outnumbered 100 to 1, and with time running out on the men on the side of the law, Ranger Jim Hatfield plunged into savage pursuit of the border killers, to pit his guns and fists against the cruelest foe in Texas!
Author : Larry Correia
Publisher : Baen Books
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 37,27 MB
Release : 2021-02-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1982125160
THRILLING SCIENCE FICTION ADVENTURE FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHORS LARRY CORREIA AND JOHN BROWN The Heart of a Warrior Once, Jackson Rook was a war hero. Raised from boyhood to pilot an exosuit mech, he’d fought gallantly for the rebellion against the Collectivists. But that was a long time ago, on a world very far away. Now, Jackson Rook is a criminal, a smuggler on board the Multipurpose Supply Vehicle Tar Heel. His latest mission: steal a top-of-the-line mech called the Citadel and deliver it to the far-flung planet Swindle, a world so hostile even the air will kill you. The client: a man known only as the Warlord. Rook has been in the smuggling business long enough to know that it’s best to take the money and not ask questions. But Rook cannot stand by and watch as the Warlord runs roughshod over the citizens of Swindle, the way the Collectivists did on his homeworld. For all his mercenary ways, Rook is not a pirate. And deep within the smuggler, the heart of a warrior still beats. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Author : Ralph Williams
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 42,82 MB
Release : 2021-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Step into the world of high-stakes adventure and danger with "The Gun Runners" by Ralph Williams, a pulse-pounding thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Set against the backdrop of international intrigue and clandestine operations, this gripping novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through the shadowy world of arms smuggling and political espionage. Follow the story of Jack Mitchell, a former Navy SEAL turned private security consultant, who finds himself drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with a ruthless arms dealer known only as "The Ghost." As Jack races against time to stop The Ghost's nefarious plans, he must navigate a treacherous world of betrayal, deception, and deadly encounters, where one wrong move could mean the difference between life and death. Themes of loyalty, honor, and the fight for justice permeate the narrative, inviting readers to reflect on the moral complexities of modern warfare and the human cost of greed and ambition. Through Williams' taut prose and heart-pounding action sequences, readers are transported to a world where danger lurks around every corner and trust is a rare commodity. With its blend of suspense, intrigue, and adrenaline-fueled action, "The Gun Runners" is a must-read for fans of military thrillers and espionage novels. Ralph Williams' expertly crafted plot and authentic dialogue keep readers guessing until the very end, while his vivid descriptions and attention to detail bring the story to life in vivid Technicolor. Since its publication, "The Gun Runners" has earned widespread acclaim for its fast-paced plot, well-developed characters, and gritty realism. Williams' background as a former military officer lends authenticity to the novel, while his skill as a storyteller ensures that readers will be hooked from the first page to the last. Prepare to be swept away by the adrenaline-fueled excitement of "The Gun Runners" by Ralph Williams. Whether you're a fan of military thrillers or simply enjoy a good page-turner, this novel offers something for everyone, with its gripping storyline, compelling characters, and relentless action. Don't miss your chance to experience the excitement—pick up your copy today and join Jack Mitchell on a thrilling ride through the world of international intrigue and danger.
Author : Michael D. Gulledge
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 36,71 MB
Release : 2010-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1437925979
Mexican drug trafficking org. (cartels) are a pervasive organized crime threat to the U.S. The cartels use firearms trafficked from the U.S. in their lucrative drug trafficking operations. Project Gunrunner (PG) is the ATF¿s national initiative to reduce firearms trafficking to Mexico and assoc. violence along the Southwest border. ATF received $22 million to support and expand PG. In May 2009, an evaluation of PG began. Aspects of ATF¿s PG expansion plans will enhance its ability to combat firearms trafficking. However, some planned PG activities do not appear to represent the best use of resources to reduce firearms trafficking, and issues with new office locations, staffing structure, personnel with Spanish proficiency need to be addressed. Illustrations.
Author : Douglas E. Winter
Publisher : Knopf
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 35,97 MB
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0375411623
The buyers find us. Establish their bona fides. Then, and only then, we run. Burdon Lane is a businessman living out the American Dream in a shiny suburb of Washington, D.C. His business card lists him as Executive VP of UniArms, Inc., a legitimate arms dealer that's a front for a gunrunning empire. His girlfriend thinks he's a salesman. His best friend thinks he's a role model. His boss thinks he's a good soldier. This weekend's run should be business as usual -- guns for money, money for guns -- moving the product north on the Iron Highway from Dirty City to Manhattan. But this weekend is going to teach Burdon something he doesn't yet know about who he is . . . and isn't. When the meet in Manhattan turns into a five-alarm fire and an all-out war on the tenth floor of a New York hotel, there is only one way out: an uneasy alliance with a hard case named Jinx and the street gang known as the U Street Crew. And once the heat is on, with a cadre of killers and every police officer and Federal agent on the eastern seaboard on their tail, Burdon gets the chilling sensation that, one way or another, this so-called milk run may be his last. This is the story of the last run, the run where no one -- criminal, cop, or civilian -- is who or what they seem. Douglas E. Winter's debut novel blasts into the dark heart of America's culture of guns and violence with breathtaking velocity. Run is a streamlined tour de force of full-throttle action and high-tech weaponry, a brilliantly controlled ride through America's most brutal terrain, with a surprising moral message -- fantastically harrowing, relentlessly cinematic, impossible to look away from.
Author : Steve Peck
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 42,65 MB
Release : 2014-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1480903671
Steve Peck and Sandy Assonga met at church in 2002 and they were married in 2003 by Pastor Pete Jalilie. Steve comes from a family of four as Sandy comes from a family of nine. They gave birth to their only child and blessing from God Angelina Peck in 2006 and have lived happily ever after since as a family with God leading them every step of the way. This is their first book projects together as husband and wife in the first installment of the trilogy of The Tri-Ad story being told to you now.
