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A Cool Breeze on the Underground

Don Winslow
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A Cool Breeze on the Underground

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996

Book Brief

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Don Winslow

A Cool Breeze on the Underground

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Details
Pages

323

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

London, England • 1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In A Cool Breeze on the Underground, Don Winslow introduces Neal Carey, a person studying at a Rhode Island university who becomes a private investigator. Tasked with finding a politician’s missing daughter in London, Neal navigates complex underground environments and faces numerous challenges, balancing his academic pursuits with the gritty demands of his investigative work.

Mysterious

Gritty

Suspenseful

Dark

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,213 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Winslow's A Cool Breeze on the Underground introduces Neal Carey, a relatable, flawed detective with a gripping journey. The novel's rich settings and swift pacing engage readers, though some may find the plot predictable. Winslow's sharp prose and humor add charm, making it an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, detective story.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Cool Breeze on the Underground?

Ideal for readers who enjoy gritty, fast-paced detective stories, A Cool Breeze on the Underground is perfect for fans of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or Robert B. Parker's Spenser series, blending sharp dialogue with a moody atmosphere. Aficionados of noir fiction and complex characters will find it engaging.

4.2

6,213 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

323

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Action & Adventure
Setting

London, England • 1980s

Publication Year

1996

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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