Under Pressure

City of Windows is a thriller novel by Robert Pobi that follows Dr. Lucas Page, an astrophysicist and former FBI agent, as he investigates a series of deadly explosions in New York City. The FBI mobilizes its team to find the killer, but the sheer number of victims strains their resources. Dr. Page is uniquely gifted for the task at hand and must use his visualizing abilities to break down the data and find the killer before they strike again.

Format: Hardback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 06 August 2020
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

This thriller is a heart-pounding rollercoaster of suspense, told in a rapid-fire staccato prose that will have your blood racing. The story unfolds at a breakneck pace, with a series of deadly explosions rocking the bustling city of New York. With too many victims and no apparent motive, the F.B.I. turns once again to Dr. Lucas Page, a brilliant astrophysicist, university professor, and former FBI agent.

On a beautiful October evening, the iconic Guggenheim Museum in New York City is closed for a private gala hosted by a tech company. Everything seems peaceful and glamorous until an explosion rocks the night, instantly killing 702 people, including every single attendee. The damage to the building itself is minimal, but the sheer magnitude of the tragedy is staggering.

The FBI mobilizes its entire team to investigate the explosion, but the sheer number of victims strains their resources. Was all 702 victims in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there only one target, and 701 unlucky bystanders? The task of sorting through such a massive amount of data is daunting, and Special Agent in Charge of Manhattan, Brett Kehoe, realizes that he needs more computational power to crack the case.

Enter Dr. Lucas Page, a man with a unique gift. He can visualize a crime scene as if he were a bystander, and can break down any set of data at a glance. Despite his desire to stay away from the FBI, with his city under attack and his family at risk, he steps in to find the killer before they strike again.

City of Windows is a masterfully crafted thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Lee Child's prose is soaring, painting a vivid picture of the city and its inhabitants. Gregg Hurwitz praises the book as a "page-turner painted in soaring prose," and Shots Magazine calls it a "series that has all the ingredients to run and run."

This is a story that will captivate readers with its complex plot, thrilling characters, and heart-pounding action. The suspense is relentless, and you will be eagerly turning the pages to discover the truth behind the explosions and the identity of the killer. City of Windows is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery, and it is sure to leave you breathless and craving for more.

Weight: 678g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529353167