--- product_id: 451253215 title: "City on Fire: The gripping new crime novel for fans of The Godfather from the international number one bestselling author of The Cartel trilogy (Danny Ryan, 1)" price: "$29.62" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/451253215-city-on-fire-the-gripping-new-crime-novel-for-fans store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # #1 international bestseller Epic crime war ignites New England Modern Iliad of loyalty & betrayal City on Fire: The gripping new crime novel for fans of The Godfather from the international number one bestselling author of The Cartel trilogy (Danny Ryan, 1) **Price:** $29.62 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Where crime meets legend — don’t miss the war that everyone’s talking about! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** City on Fire: The gripping new crime novel for fans of The Godfather from the international number one bestselling author of The Cartel trilogy (Danny Ryan, 1) - **How much does it cost?** $29.62 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/451253215-city-on-fire-the-gripping-new-crime-novel-for-fans) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Complex Characters & Unrivaled Depth:** Explore themes of loyalty, betrayal, and honor through sharply drawn, multi-layered protagonists. - • **A Crime Saga That Sets the City Ablaze:** Dive into a gripping war between Irish and Italian crime empires that reshapes New England’s underworld. - • **A Contemporary Iliad for the Modern Reader:** Witness a timeless tale of power, family, and destruction reimagined for today’s thriller enthusiasts. - • **From Providence Streets to Hollywood Lights:** Experience a thrilling journey across iconic American landscapes, blending grit with glamour. - • **Masterful Storytelling by a Bestselling Legend:** Don Winslow’s narrative prowess delivers a page-turner praised by Stephen King and The Times. ## Overview City on Fire is the first book in Don Winslow’s new trilogy, a #1 international bestseller that redefines crime fiction by blending classic themes of loyalty and betrayal with a modern retelling of the Iliad. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Providence, it follows Danny Ryan’s rise amid a brutal gang war between Irish and Italian mobs, delivering a high-stakes, emotionally charged thriller praised by Stephen King and acclaimed worldwide. ## Description The new thriller from the #1 international bestseller – the start of a brand new trilogy inspired by the Iliad “One of America’s greatest storytellers.” – Stephen King “No one fuses action with emotion like Winslow.” – The Times ‘Superb. This is storytelling with a keen edge. City on Fire is exhilarating to read.’ ― Stephen King A Times Best Book for 2022 Two criminal empires together control all of New England. Until a beautiful woman comes between the Irish and the Italians, launching a war that will see them kill each other, destroy an alliance, and set a city on fire. Danny Ryan yearns for a more “legit” life and a place in the sun. But as the bloody conflict stacks body on body and brother turns against brother, Danny has to rise above himself. To save the friends he loves like family and the family he has sworn to protect, he becomes a leader, a ruthless strategist, and a master of a treacherous game in which the winners live and the losers die. From the gritty streets of Providence to the glittering screens of Hollywood to the golden casinos of Las Vegas, two rival crime families ignite a war that will leave only one standing. The winner will forge a dynasty. Exploring classic themes of loyalty, betrayal, honour, and corruption on both sides of the law, City on Fire is a contemporary Iliad from Don Winslow, “one of America’s greatest storytellers” (Stephen King). Review: More Excellence from Don Winlsow - The ‘Border Trilogy’ about the Mexican drug Cartels has to be up there with some of my favourite books. City on Fire is the first book in his other trilogy which reminded me of the Godfather and is as good as the Border trilogy. City on Fire transports the typical mob story from the well-worn streets of New York or Boston, to the grittier, more intimate landscape of 1980s Providence, a fading New England industrial city which becomes almost a character itself, its economic decline mirroring the moral decay of the families who control it, the Irish and Italian mob. They had previously worked harmoniously, but one incident escalates the relationship into outright war, the novel’s Helen of Troy comparison. The novel tracks a minor player in the Irish mob, Danny Ryan, who married the boss’s daughter, as he tries to navigate the gang war, eventually escaping Providence, to California, in the aftermath with his son, father and several friends. His wife and best friend having died. As always with Winslow his pacing makes the book a page turner and builds tension through what feels like inevitable momentum rather than forced plot machinations. His characters are sharp and naturally reveal layers without unnecessary exposition. Perhaps the novel's greatest strength lies in its exploration of how violence begets violence through seemingly minor provocations. Winslow shows how a misunderstood gesture or perceived disrespect can trigger cascading consequences that spiral beyond anyone's control. This isn't just about honour codes or territory, it's about the fundamental human inability to see beyond our own perspective until it's too late. Providence's decline becomes metaphor for the characters' inability to adapt, making their destruction feel both personal and historical. Winslow has crafted a modern retelling of the Iliad, where Helen of Troy is a New England trust fund girl called Pam. Review: Gripping saga of gang warfare - Don Winslow's books are always exciting and interesting, and this one keeps up his high standards. ## Features - Warning:Do not use near overhead power lines. - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 35,659 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 235 in Political Thrillers (Books) 900 in Hard-Boiled Mystery 1,175 in Adventure Stories & Action | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 12,760 Reviews | ## Images ![City on Fire: The gripping new crime novel for fans of The Godfather from the international number one bestselling author of The Cartel trilogy (Danny Ryan, 1) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71t8TIkb64L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ More Excellence from Don Winlsow *by S***B on 17 September 2025* The ‘Border Trilogy’ about the Mexican drug Cartels has to be up there with some of my favourite books. City on Fire is the first book in his other trilogy which reminded me of the Godfather and is as good as the Border trilogy. City on Fire transports the typical mob story from the well-worn streets of New York or Boston, to the grittier, more intimate landscape of 1980s Providence, a fading New England industrial city which becomes almost a character itself, its economic decline mirroring the moral decay of the families who control it, the Irish and Italian mob. They had previously worked harmoniously, but one incident escalates the relationship into outright war, the novel’s Helen of Troy comparison. The novel tracks a minor player in the Irish mob, Danny Ryan, who married the boss’s daughter, as he tries to navigate the gang war, eventually escaping Providence, to California, in the aftermath with his son, father and several friends. His wife and best friend having died. As always with Winslow his pacing makes the book a page turner and builds tension through what feels like inevitable momentum rather than forced plot machinations. His characters are sharp and naturally reveal layers without unnecessary exposition. Perhaps the novel's greatest strength lies in its exploration of how violence begets violence through seemingly minor provocations. Winslow shows how a misunderstood gesture or perceived disrespect can trigger cascading consequences that spiral beyond anyone's control. This isn't just about honour codes or territory, it's about the fundamental human inability to see beyond our own perspective until it's too late. Providence's decline becomes metaphor for the characters' inability to adapt, making their destruction feel both personal and historical. Winslow has crafted a modern retelling of the Iliad, where Helen of Troy is a New England trust fund girl called Pam. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gripping saga of gang warfare *by C***R on 1 January 2026* Don Winslow's books are always exciting and interesting, and this one keeps up his high standards. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ City on Fire *by M***E on 23 March 2026* Great book by Great author --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/451253215-city-on-fire-the-gripping-new-crime-novel-for-fans](https://www.desertcart.us/products/451253215-city-on-fire-the-gripping-new-crime-novel-for-fans) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*