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According to The Times, Cordy’s latest novel is a captivating blend of heist, technology, and geopolitical thriller. The Daily Express praises Cordy for being at the top of his game, considering the book prime material for a Hollywood adaptation. Meanwhile, the Literary Review commends the gripping plot, dynamic writing, rapid pace, and engaging characters.
Set against the backdrop of the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, New York City endures a scorching heatwave, highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis as acknowledged by global leaders at the United Nations headquarters. On this pivotal day, at exactly 5:25 p.m., a mysterious event causes everyone on Manhattan Island, including world leaders, to lose consciousness—everyone except Samantha Rossi, a single mother struggling with personal turmoil, and Nick Lockwood, a recovering NYPD detective who unexpectedly awakens from a coma. "Manhattan Down" is an electrifying modern thriller that explores unthinkable scenarios, posing frightening questions alongside even more unsettling answers.