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'City in Ruins' is the finale of the Danny Ryan trilogy–and of Don Winslow's career

NPR's Book of the Day

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This chapter delves into Don Winslow's final novel of the trilogy, focusing on Danny Ryan's evolution from a mobster to a valued figure in Las Vegas. The discussion highlights themes of loyalty and the influence of Greek tragedies on Winslow's writing, emphasizing the novel's exploration of universal truths within the crime fiction genre.

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