This is a detailed examination of vigilantism in 1970s American film, from its humble niche beginnings as a response to relaxing censorship laws to its growth into a unique subgenre of its own. Cary Edwards explores the contextual factors leading to this new cycle of films ranging from Joe (1970) and The French Connection (1971) to Dirty Harry (1971) and Taxi Driver (1976), all of which have been challenged by contemporary critics for their gratuitous, copycat-inspiring violence. Yet close analysis of these films reveals a recurring focus on the emerging moral panic of the 1970s, a problematisation of Law and Order's role in contemporary society, and an increasing awareness of the impossibility of American myths of identity.

I was having an affair with murder.There. I admit it.And there was no program for me-no rehab or clinic. I couldn't deny my obsession, my fantasy. Murder.It was only a matter of time before someone died. And I knew I wouldn't be able to stop after just one.So, when the temptations had become too intense, I risked everything for one little taste. Immediately, my life was filled with twists and turns and thrills-the seductive arms of a dark society embracing my desires, relentlessly drawing me in until I'd lost sight of who I was.But my husband is a police detective and some of my nightly adventures have showed up on his desk. My newfound world, my fantasies, they've bled into my family's lives. No matter what I try, I'm tangled up in a deep web of lies, telling one after another to throw off the suspicions of the man I love and save who we are.I know people live for the idea that their fantasies can come true. The question I began to ask was should they?

In a society ruled by ruthless men, an elite solider wages a one-man war on evil--and he refuses to play by their rules.

The bestselling authors of Yesterday's Gone, Pretty Killer, and No Justice bring you a brand new unforgettable thriller that blends mystery and suspense into pulse-pounding, revenge-seeking, fast-paced thriller action. Frank Grimm is a retired detective who breaks into his neighbors’ homes searching for clues to find the man who murdered his daughter. What was once an unrelenting obsession in solving a crime has turned into something else — Frank breaking and entering, vicariously living through their lives, searching for a connection to anything. One day he finds something waiting for him — a letter from a teenage girl who knows what he’s doing. It also says one other thing: “Help, my father is raping me. Please kill him.” Frank must decide how far he’ll go outside the law to save a child from a monster. But his former ally, detective Mallory Black, is tracking his every move -- she believes he escaped justice once, and she is not going to let it happen again. Detective and ex-detective find themselves on a collision course as their lives are torn apart by their obsessions for delivering justice, no matter the costs. ★★★★★ "Wow this book sucked me in from the start! I couldn't stop reading. Very well written and it kept you turning the pages. Now I must continue with the No Justice series. This is highly recommended. Loved it!!!!" -- Lynn Whited ★★★★★ "This was an amazing book. There were tears, fears, mystery, misjudgement and finale. I can't wait to read more stories." -- Lorrie vanmeter ★★★★★ "This is not the typical who dunnit plot with predictable twists. The author did a great job of showing the workings of two minds as they pursue their target. The ending though unexpected gave me a satisfied feeling. A highly recommended read if you like something different from the norm." -- Peggy Lim ★★★★★ "Excellent psychological chase with multiple minds running through it. One story where not following the legal rules actually brought justice. Just do what's right should be the law of the land versus so many lawyers and loopholes that play games with justice. Nice read." -- LifeRegeneration Hidden Justice is the first book in the new King & Wright Hidden Justice series. Start reading your favorite new vigilante thriller today!

Chuck Dixon delivers book two in the dark, action-filled series-Levon Cade. A gang of vicious criminals make the world their hunting ground as they search for a cache of hundreds of millions in stolen currency. Their search brings them to a snowbound community in the dead of Maine's vicious winter. They came one night to torture, rob and kill. But they picked the wrong night...Levon's Night. "The action is fierce and never lets up."

Twelve years gone... Sarah Schmidt went out for a hike before work a month before heading to college on a cross-country scholarship. She never came back. In the twelve years she's been gone, the local police have done little to help the family, leaving them with the desperate knowledge that Sarah could still be alive, somewhere, somehow... The family hasn't given up their hope for revenge, or at least answers. Emily Tizzano, a former Chicago PD cold case detective suffering from her own skeletons holds the hope of the family in her hands. Can she overcome her own past in order to help them find Sarah and get the justice they need? Twelve Years Gone is the first novel in the Detective Emily Tizzano vigilante justice thriller series. If you like Dean Koontz, Robin James and L. T. Ryan, you are going to love this fast-paced suspense thriller series. Buy it now!

An authoritative guide to the action-packed film genre With 24 incisive, cutting-edge contributions from esteemed scholars and critics, A Companion to the Action Filmprovides an authoritative and in-depth guide to this internationally popular and wide-ranging genre. As the first major anthology on the action film in more than a decade, the volume offers insights into the genre’s historical development, explores its production techniques and visual poetics, and provides reflections on the numerous social, cultural, and political issues it has and continues to embody. A Companion to the Action Film offers original research and critical analysis that examines the iconic characteristics of the genre, its visual aesthetics, and its narrative traits; considers the impact of major directors and stars on the genre’s evolution; puts the action film in dialogue with various technologies and other forms of media such as graphic novels and television; and maps out new avenues of critical study for the future. This important resource: Offers a definitive guide to the action film Contains insightful contributions from a wide range of international film experts and scholars Reviews the evolution of the genre from the silent era to today’s age of digital blockbusters Offers nuanced commentary and analysis of socio-cultural issues such as race, nationality, and gender in action films Written for scholars, teachers and students in film studies, film theory, film history, genre studies, and popular culture, A Companion to the Action Film is an essential guide to one of international cinema’s most important, popular, and influential genres.