The collection features letters penned by Billy Hayes during his imprisonment in Turkey, offering a raw and personal glimpse into his experiences. These writings serve as the foundation for the best-selling book and acclaimed film, Midnight Express. Accompanied by annotations, photographs, and images of the handwritten letters, the correspondence reveals not only the events he faced but also his emotional and psychological journey, capturing the urgency and intimacy of his situation.
The narrative follows Billy Hayes as he navigates life after his infamous prison escape, detailing his transition from desperation to freedom and love. It provides an in-depth look at his daring escape and the emotional toll of leaving a friend behind. As he confronts his past, the journey highlights his struggles for healing and self-discovery, ultimately revealing how his harrowing experience shaped his perspective on life, allowing him to view his imprisonment as both a curse and a blessing.
Una historia real de suspense y terror sobre el increíble coraje de un hombre en su lucha por sobrevivir. En el aeropuerto de Yesilkoy, en Estambul, Billy Hayes es detenido por tráfico de droga. A partir de ese momento, comienza para él una experiencia larga y aterradora en las cárceles turcas; una serie de horrores, tormentos y oscuridad que durarán más años de lo que cualquier persona es capaz de soportar y que esta novela –contada por el propio protagonista de los hechos– relata con un suspense sobrecogedor. Expeso de medianoche se convirtió en best seller en Europa y Estados Unidos y dio lugar, en 1978, a la estupenda película homónima dirigida por Alan Parker, con guión de Oliver Stone y protagonizada por Brad Davis.