John D. MacDonald, Dean R. Koontz (Introduction)
The Neon Jungle
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812984194
- author:
- John D. MacDonald, Dean R. Koontz (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Trade
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 227
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 1.6 x 20.3 cm
- Genre:
- Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, Mystery,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Neon Jungle is a gripping novel that captures the gritty reality of postwar America. John D. MacDonald's masterful storytelling weaves a tale of a world where the bright lights of the city hide the darker truths of a lost generation.
In this intense and suspenseful story, a family's struggles to survive are threatened by the harsh realities of their world. The patriarch's efforts to keep his business afloat are tested by the loss of his middle child, while his oldest son navigates the dangers of adolescence and his teenage daughter is drawn into a rough crowd. As the family's world begins to unravel, the widow's perception of the truth becomes a matter of life and death.
With its vivid portrayal of a bygone era, The Neon Jungle is a compelling read for fans of mystery and suspense. John D. MacDonald's writing is a testament to his skill as a storyteller, and this novel is a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys a gripping and thought-provoking tale.