A Cool Breeze on the Underground
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1996
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureLondon, England • 1980s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
6,213 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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323
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
Action & AdventureLondon, England • 1980s
1996
Adult
18+ years
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