The Nicotine Chronicles by Lee Child

This anthology gathers original stories that orbit the lure and cost of nicotine, from smoky bars and roadside motels to sleek vape shops, tracing characters whose cravings tangle with memory, identity, and danger. Blending crime, literary, and noir sensibilities, the pieces probe the rituals of smoking and the compulsions beneath them, revealing how a small habit can spark obsession, connection, and ruin. The result is a sharp, atmospheric mosaic of desire and dependency across eras and voices.