Downtown

In this gripping novel from Ed McBain, a Florida orange grower named Michael Barnes becomes entangled in a series of dangerous and unexpected events after a chance stop in a Manhattan bar. Over the course of a single, adrenaline-filled day, he faces theft, deception, and high-stakes peril in the fast-paced chaos of New York City. With humor and suspense woven together, the story offers a thrilling exploration of survival during one of the wildest 24 hours imaginable.