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Coperta “Heat 2”

Narator: Peter Giles

Durata: 18h 38m

NOW A NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Michael Mann, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat and Miami Vice, teams up with Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann’s first crime novel, an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat – an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the film. NOW A NO.1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Michael Mann, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat and Miami Vice, teams up with Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann’s first crime novel, an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat – an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the film. A Times Book of the Year 2022 ‘Michael Mann’s HEAT is one of my all-time favourite movies. HEAT 2 is now one of my favourite suspense novels’ JAMES PATTERSON Described by Michael Mann as both a prequel and sequel to the renowned, critically acclaimed film of the same name, HEAT 2 covers the formative years of homicide detective Vincent Hanna (Oscar winner Al Pacino) and elite criminals Neil McCauley (Oscar winner Robert De Niro), Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer), and Nate (Oscar winner Jon Voight), and features the same extraordinary ambition, scope, rich characterizations, and attention to detail as the epic film. This new story leads up to the events of the film and then moves beyond it, featuring new characters on both sides of the law, new high-line heists, and breathtakingly cinematic action sequences. Ranging from the streets of L.A. to the inner sancta of rival Taiwanese crime syndicates in Paraguay to a massive drug cartel money-laundering operation just over the border in Mexico, HEAT 2 illuminates the dangerous workings of international crime organizations and the agents who pursue them as it provides a full-blooded portrait of the men and women who inhabit both worlds. Operatic in scope, HEAT 2 is engrossing, moving, and tragic – a masterpiece of crime fiction from one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in American cinema. PRAISE FOR HEAT 2:‘Sweep, self-confidence and a cinematic sheen make this the most immersive of reads’The Times ‘A brilliant and riveting novel with rich and real characters and powerhouse storytelling…’Don Winslow ‘An exciting, emotionally rich thriller, with just as much style and panache as Michael Mann's original classic heist movie’Adrian McKinty, #1 International bestselling author ‘Easily one of the finest novels of the year!’Steve Cavanagh, #1 International bestselling author ‘A quarter of a century after his classic heist film Heat, the director Michael Mann returns to the scene of the crime in this absolutely gripping thriller, written with Meg Gardiner. Twin timelines explore the before-and-after of that celluloid clash between the unstoppable bank robber Neil McCauley and the immovable Los Angeles cop Vincent Hanna, with the action ranging from home invasions in suburban Chicago to Chinese crime families in 1990s Paraguay. Sweep, self-confidence and a cinematic sheen make this the most immersive of reads’ The Times ‘Michael Mann’s HEAT is one of my all-time favorite movies. Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner’s HEAT 2 is now one of my favorite suspense novels.’James Patterson ‘Heat 2 is a brilliant and riveting novel with rich and real characters and powerhouse storytelling…’Don Winslow “Heat 2 gives us an exciting, emotionally rich thriller, with just as much style and panache as Michael Mann's original classic heist movie. I loved it.”Adrian McKinty, #1 International bestselling author “Awesome! This novel is a stunning achievement in character study, narrative form and action. I am in awe. A stunning page-turner every bit as masterful as the original movie. Easily one of the finest novels of the year!”Steve Cavanagh, #1 International bestselling author ‘This audacious, powerhouse of a novel brings to the page everything the classic crime film HEAT brought to the screen… The metaphors and descriptions conjure up vivid, original images worthy of Mann’s best big movies.’Eric Rickstad, New York Times bestselling author ‘The best thing about this innovative tale is the way the fully fleshed human stories support and even transcend the often breathtaking action.’ Booklist the thrilling new crime novel by award-winning film-maker Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner - an explosive return to the world of his film Heat - a No1 New York Times bestseller Michael Mann is a world-renowned director, screenwriter, producer, and one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in American cinema. Mann has written and directed award-winning television movies and series (including Miami Vice and Crime Story) and feature films including Manhunter, The Last of the Mohicans, Heat, and Miami Vice. He has produced numerous feature films, including Academy Award-winner The Aviator and directed several commercially successful, critically acclaimed projects including the feature film Collateral and the pilot for the HBO series Luck. Mann has won many prestigious awards, including a BAFTA for Best Film (The Aviator), a Golden Globe for Best Picture/Drama (The Aviator), and an NBR Award for Best Director (Collateral). Mann lives in Los Angeles. Meg Gardiner is the author of sixteen acclaimed, award-winning novels. Her thrillers have been bestsellers in the U.S. and internationally and have been translated into more than twenty languages. the thrilling new crime novel by award-winning film-maker Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner - an explosive return to the world of his film Heat - a No1 New York Times bestseller NOT A NOVELIZATION! This new novel tells the story of three of the protagonists of the movie Heat before and after the events of the movie. The novel can be read on its own . . . and for the millions of people who loved the movie Heat, this will be icing on the cake. FOLLOW-UP TO HEAT: The film Heat is one of the most beloved motion pictures of all time and is widely regarded as one of the most influential crime films in history. Heat was also the first time Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appeared on-screen together. Their frank conversation over coffee is considered one of the most legendary scenes in cinema history. EAGERLY ANTICIPATED: When it was first announced that Michael Mann would be returning to the world of Heat with a novel, more than 500 separate media stories were written. Virtually every major publication (Vanity Fair, Entertainment Weekly, Vulture, Deadline Hollywood, Yahoo News, Los Angeles Times) covered the announcement, showcasing the intense interest the public still has in revisiting the characters and the complex criminal world they inhabit. LEGENDARY DIRECTOR: Michael Mann is an acclaimed director, screenwriter, and film producer and is widely known for his distinctive style of crime drama. Throughout Mann’s storied career, he has been nominated for four Oscars and two Golden Globes, and has won two Emmys. In total, his productions have garnered a remarkable 23 Academy Award nominations and 55 Emmy nominations. Mann is currently working on a screenplay adaptation of the novel, which he plans to direct. WRITTEN WITH MEG GARDINER: Mann teamed up with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner, the critically acclaimed author of the Evan Delaney series, the Jo Beckett series, and, most recently, the UNSUB series. Gardiner’s novels have received resounding praise from Stephen King (“As good as Michael Connelly”), Lee Child, Tess Gerritsen (“An astonishing writer”), Karin Slaughter (“Always delivers a terrific read”), and more. Competition: False Witness;The Dark Hours;City on Fire;Thursday Murder Club;How to Kill Your Family. by:Karin Slaughter;John Grisham;Harlan Coben;Lisa Gardner;Don Winslow;Tess Gerritsen;John Connolly;Kathy Reichs;Jeffery Deaver;Delia Owens;Robert Galbraith;Bella Mackie;Lisa Jewell
Publicat de: HarperCollins Publishers

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