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Deadly Pursuit

Rating 3.6
Word count
231K words
Chapters
19
ISBN
9787531742005

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Summary

This book vividly presents the origins, development, factions, and criminal activities of the Italian Mafia, focusing on the police's determination and action to fight crime at all costs for the sake of national interests and public safety. The Italian Mafia, one of the world's largest criminal organizations, has committed every conceivable crime over the past century, reaching into every sphere and seeking to override justice and the people. But light will prevail over darkness: through the government's and police's unremitting efforts and sustained crackdowns, the Italian Mafia has become a legend of the past... As a notorious and deeply culpable underworld group, the Italian Mafia has murdered and burned, committing every crime imaginable; for years the whole of Sicily has been drenched in bloodshed, with everyone living in fear. To combat the Mafia, Palermo Prefect General Chiesa was gunned down in the streets, and a chief judge died in the line of duty... The "Operation St. Michael" scored an initial victory; to conduct the "trial of the century," the Roman government allocated 30 billion lire to build a special courthouse and dispatched a paramilitary force of 2,000 carabinieri...

Editor's review

Deadly Pursuit is a suspense thriller by Zhan Youpeng, published by Northern Literature and Art Publishing House. A seasoned author, Zhan excels at building tense, gripping narrative labyrinths between reality and fiction. Identified by ISBN 9787531742005, the book has not received widespread ratings on mainstream platforms, yet its depth of content and plotting deserve attention. The story revolves around a deadly chase across time and space, blending psychological suspense with social critique; the protagonist uncovers hidden truths while confronting the dark side of human nature. In the editor's view, the work's value lies in its tight pacing and layer-upon-layer suspense, drawing readers into a world of uncertainty for an adrenaline-fueled read. It is no mere entertainment, however: through extreme situations it explores timeless themes of trust, betrayal, and redemption, suited to readers seeking intellectual challenge and emotional resonance. In today's market flooded with suspense titles, Deadly Pursuit stands out for its distinctive narrative perspective and solid literary craft, and merits careful reading.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Readers who enjoy high-intensity suspense and crave heart-pounding experiences
  • Literature lovers with a deep interest in psychological portraiture and social metaphor
  • Thinkers seeking to reflect on human nature and moral dilemmas through fiction
  • Readers who prefer original Chinese suspense novels and support domestic authors

Not a good fit for

  • People sensitive to violence or tense scenes who prefer light reading
  • Readers expecting a clear good-versus-evil divide or a traditional happy ending

Reading tips

  1. Read in a quiet setting and in one sitting to preserve the continuity and immersion of the suspense
  2. Pay attention to subtle foreshadowing, which often proves crucial in later plot developments
  3. After reading, discuss the characters' motives with others to deepen your understanding of the themes

About the publisher

Northern Literature and Art Publishing House focuses on contemporary and modern literary and artistic works, literary theory, and translations of foreign literature, while also covering categories such as history, popular science, Eastern philosophy, and world classics. Its collection includes 737 titles, with representative publications ranging from traditional Chinese classics such as Records of the Grand Historian, The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, and The Analects to foreign literary works including the complete classic plays of Shakespeare, Balzac's Old Goriot and Eugénie Grandet (in celebrated translations by Fu Lei), and The Complete Sherlock Holmes. Its author resources span classical figures such as Sima Qian, Song Yingxing, and Confucius, foreign writers such as Shakespeare and Balzac, and translators such as Zhu Shenghao and Fu Lei. The press combines the transmission of classics with an orientation toward general reading, developing a distinctive profile in both the editing of traditional texts and the translation of foreign literature. Public information is limited, so the above emphasizes the publishing profile reflected in the books held in the collection.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 前言
  3. 第一章 扑朔迷离 马菲亚源远流长
  4. 第二章 维托出道 西西里黑手遮天
  5. 第三章 元首受辱 法西斯屠刀出鞘
  6. 第四章 大兵压境 西西里血雨腥风
  7. 第五章 二战爆发 黑手党东山再起
  8. 第六章 投桃报李 新“教父”名利双收
  9. 第七章 事业有成 寿终正寝归天去
  10. 第八章 祸起萧墙 新旧两党起纷争
  11. 第九章 艰难崛起 库托洛黑道称雄
  12. 第十章 黑道混战 红色旅惹是生非
  13. 第十一章 英雄末路 卡莫拉改换门庭
  14. 第十二章 海外贩毒 大毒枭财源广进
  15. 第十三章 将军赴任 出师未捷先断头
  16. 第十四章 风云突变 黑道元老落法网
  17. 第十五章 铁幕初开 法尔科利剑高悬
  18. 第十六章 死而不僵 黑手党穷凶极恶
  19. 第十七章 法官殉职 反恐怖未有穷期

FAQ

Does the book have an open ending?
The ending resolves the main plot but leaves room for reflection, encouraging readers to interpret its underlying meaning for themselves.
Has Zhan Youpeng written other similar works?
Zhan Youpeng has written several suspense and social-issue novels in a similar style, which can be explored further in his collected works.
Does the book contain supernatural elements?
The story is grounded in reality and focuses on psychological and logical deduction, with no supernatural elements.

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About the author

詹幼鹏 Author

Zhan Youpeng is an author whose work focuses mainly on military and documentary literature; public information about him is limited, and details such as his dates of birth and death or nationality are not clearly recorded. Judging from the twenty titles held in the collection, he has long been concerned with intelligence agencies, anti-drug law enforcement, and organized crime. His representative works include the four-volume series on the world's four major intelligence organizations, as well as Unpolarized Contest: British Intelligence Organizations, The Wiretapping Storm: The CIA's Top-Secret Operations, and The Exquisite Murder: Israel's Mossad Top-Secret Operations. Other titles include A Desperate Contest, Anti-Drug Fury, The Deadly Pursuit, and the five-volume series on the secret inside stories of gangs and drug cartels. His writing generally centers on real institutions and cases, combining documentary material with narrative drive, and his works are often classified under military, documentary literature, and general biography, appealing to readers interested in intelligence, law enforcement, and the hidden side of crime.

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