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City of the Sun: A Novel Audiobook
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Jamie Gabriel gets on his bike before dawn to deliver newspapers in his suburban Indianapolis neighborhood. He is twelve years old. Somewhere en route, he vanishes without a trace. Fourteen months later, Paul and Carol Gabriel are on the verge of abandoning all hope. Crushed by frustrating dead ends and exhausted by a police force that cannot (or will not) find their son, the Gabriels finally stumble upon a name–an elusive private investigator who may represent their last chance for answers. Frank Behr is an enigmatic mountain of a man, a former cop who is reluctant to help–he knows better than to promise the Gabriels a good result. But Paul’s plea for closure stirs up old personal demons that Behr can no longer ignore. Going against everything he fears, Behr enters into an uneasy partnership with Paul on a quest for the truth that is, in turn, dangerous . . . and haunting. Richly textured and crackling with suspense, CITY OF THE SUN weaves a moody narrative that hinges on the bond between a damaged detective and a lost father. David Levien masterfully peels back the layers of his gripping story, taking listeners on an investigation like no other.
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"First Ed McBain book that I have read and I enjoyed his humor and the way the story unfolded. I didn't feel too lost, having not read any of the previous books in the series, but there was some things that I was missing from the story. Not the greatest mystery, but the characters were well rounded and McBain made me want to know all of them better. Would read more in the series."
— Heather (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Here’s what to expect when reading City of the Sun: relentless suspense that will not let you out of its grasp, and a cast of characters who are so utterly real you’ll forget you’re reading fiction. David Levien’s novel is moody, riveting, and special.”
— Harlan Coben, New York Times bestselling author
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A 2009 Barry Award Finalist for Best First Novel
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A 2008 Hammett Prize Finalist
City of the Sun Listener Reviews
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" McBain is good at times, but too much of this reads like a Law and Order episode. "
— John, 12/10/2013 -
" I enjoy the 87th Precinct novels. It is like a continuing crime drama, some crimes get solved, some don't characters appear from time to time. This is just as enjoyable as all the others. "
— Ginny, 12/9/2013 -
" ed mcbain is a good story teller. an 87th precinct story. life in the big bad city. an entertaining read. "
— wally, 12/6/2013 -
" Back to McBain....starting to really enjoy this genre...one more and then to move back to NF. "
— columbialion, 7/22/2013 -
" I like the unique way McBain writes "
— Kaylol, 7/3/2013 -
" As usual this book was as good as the rest of the 87th pct series, I read this book many years ago and forgot, but it was a good reread. "
— Margie, 4/13/2013 -
" I've never read a McCain I didn't like, and The Big Bad City is no exception. He's a master of dialogue and moving the story forward. "
— L., 3/24/2013 -
" Was a good read with a few twists. Overall good. "
— P.e.lolo, 3/11/2013 -
" Great summer beach reading. Well written and structured. "
— Claudia, 1/21/2013 -
" It's always a good police-procedural read when I check in with Steve Carella and the guys of the 87th Precinct and ride along as they solve a couple of cases. "
— Carolyn, 12/27/2012 -
" i didn't like this book as well as most in this series. "
— Joan, 1/25/2012 -
" Typical gritty police procedural from McBain. This one had three plots going at once, and it seemed to me to have worked a tad less successfully than in some of his other 87th Precinct novels. "
— Harry, 12/30/2011 -
" Another fast paced 87th Precinct mystery. Recommended for all readers. "
— Mike, 10/20/2011 -
" McBain is popcorn for the brain. This is one of the better ones. I read them to find out how his characters' lives progress. "
— Irene, 2/21/2011 -
" My very first McBain novel. Totally dug it. I can see why people who love Parker's books would love this series. Good atmosphere, interesting characters, quick dialogue. Great summer read! "
— Tom, 2/3/2011 -
" Excellent; Continuing character: Frank Behr (first in series); more than a year after a boy's disappearance, his parents realize no one on the police force continues to work the case they hire a private detective who finds threads that speak to great evil <br/> "
— Joe, 1/4/2011 -
" Compared to other thrillers I've enjoyed, it doesn't stand up. There were too many parts that I found unbelievable. "
— ---, 12/24/2010 -
" Fun, easy to read. Your typical ''I have 20 minutes left, what should I do'' type of book. "
— Siebe, 10/9/2010 -
" This was a surprising treat! I picked it up on a whim and was hooked throughout. Several good twists. "
— Carmen, 7/8/2010 -
" It took all I had to get through this book. Poor writing and a lame plot! "
— Ann, 7/5/2010 -
" Good mystery about a young boy who is kidnapped off his paper route. "
— Marla, 6/20/2010 -
" This book is one that you just can't put down. It is about the depravity of men and the fight to overcome the evil. This book made me want to continually flip to the back and read the end of the story. I found myself wanting to rush to finish. "
— Ollie, 6/14/2010 -
" I like it til the 3/4s of the story. <br/> <br/>I hate the ending. <br/> <br/>Levien should write a sequel instead of ending it that way. "
— Belle, 6/8/2010 -
" While I love Scott Brick as a narrator, I couldn't get through this audio version of the book. Too dark, too seedy. "
— Chelle, 5/26/2010
About David Levien
David Levien is an American screenwriter, novelist, director, and producer. Best known as the co-writer of Ocean’s Thirteen and Rounders, he has also produced films such as The Illusionist and The Lucky Ones. He frequently collaborates on projects with his writing partner Brian Koppelman. As a novelist, he has published City of the Sun, Where the Dead Lay, and 13 Million Dollar Pop. Earlier works are often published under D. J. Levien. He studied at the University of Michigan.
About Scott Brick
Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.