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From the acclaimed author of the Cartel Trilogy (The Power of the Dog, The Cartel, and The Border), The Force, and Broken, comes the inaugural book of a grand new trilogy.
“Exceptional. City on Fire is truly enthralling.” – Stephen King
"A sweeping, ambitious, grandiose tale, City on Fire is The Godfather for our contemporary era.” – Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The Chain
In the realm of New England, two criminal empires jointly wield dominion.
However, the equilibrium shatters when an enchanting woman comes between the Irish and the Italians, triggering a conflict that will force them to annihilate one another, unravel an alliance, and set a city ablaze.
Danny Ryan aspires to a more legitimate life and dreams of a brighter future. Yet, as the brutal strife claims countless lives and fractures familial bonds, Danny must transcend his own limitations. To safeguard his cherished friends and the family he's sworn to shield, he rises to the occasion—becoming a leader, a cunning strategist, and a master of a perilous game where survival favors the cunning.
From the gritty streets of Providence to the dazzling screens of Hollywood and the opulent casinos of Las Vegas, two rival criminal dynasties ignite a war with the survival of only one in mind. The victor will establish an enduring legacy.
Delving into timeless themes of loyalty, treachery, and valor, City on Fire emerges as a contemporary magnum opus in the vein of The Godfather, Casino, and Goodfellas—a captivating saga from Don Winslow, acclaimed as "America’s preeminent living crime author" (Jon Land, Providence Journal).