Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bronx Is Burning

This book captures the essence of New York City in 1977, a year marked by the Yankees' World Series victory, a heated mayoral race between Ed Koch and Mario Cuomo, and the terror of the Son of Sam serial killer.

It explores the city's social and economic crises, including a massive power outage that led to widespread looting and arson.

Through vivid storytelling, Mahler portrays a city on the brink of change, highlighting its resilience and spirit.