(1996) by Colin Harrison is a quintessential urban noir that captures the grit and glitz of New York City through the eyes of Porter Wren, a tabloid columnist who trades in tragedy and scandal. The novel was later adapted into the 2016 film Manhattan Night , starring Adrien Brody. Book Review: Manhattan Nocturne
As a "New York Times Notable Book of the Year," Harrison’s work is often praised for its atmosphere but criticized for its pacing. Manhattan Nocturne by Colin Harrison – Jake Book Review Manhattan Nocturne