Downtown

In this gripping novel by Ed McBain, a Florida orange grower named Michael Barnes finds himself caught in a tense and unpredictable sequence of events after a chance encounter in a New York City bar. Over the course of 24 intense hours, he faces deception, danger, and pursuit in a city that never sleeps. Full of humor, suspense, and rapid-paced action, this story offers a thrilling ride through the chaos of one harrowing day.