High Heat by Lee Child

Set against the backdrop of a sweltering New York City summer in 1977, the story follows a young and resourceful protagonist who finds himself embroiled in a dangerous situation involving a notorious crime family. As the city is gripped by a heatwave and a series of blackouts, the protagonist must navigate a web of deceit, corruption, and violence, using his wits and instincts to survive. With the city on the brink of chaos, he faces formidable adversaries while uncovering secrets that could change everything, all while the tension in the city reaches a boiling point.

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