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Bob Farrell, C.E.O. Fire Hooks Unlimited, Inc, Captain & Lieutenant of Ladder 31 (1965-1983) E-mail
“Finucane’s novel is a true-to-life depiction of what it was like during the ‘War Days’ in the South Bronx . . . brings back the memories of what it was like battling those tough all-hands fires on Charlotte Street. Bravo, John Finucane, for a job well done.”

 

Bob Farrell,
C.E.O., Fire Hooks Unlimited, Inc.
Former Lieutenant and Captain of Ladder 31 (1965-1980)

 
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Former FDNY Lieutenant John Finucane has written a riveting and fast moving first novel.  His graphic depiction of firefighting scenes in the South Bronx during the New York City fire wars will be enjoyed by people everywhere.  Not only does he nail the drama in a way only an experienced firefighter can, he literally puts the reader inside the fire scene.  He tempers this exciting story with a compelling narrative of cultural diversity in the South Bronx and a moving love story.  During the time I spent as the Fire Commissioner of New York City, I went to nearly 100 fire scenes.  Reading John Finucane’s comprehensive description brought back memories of my admiration for firefighters everywhere.
 
Charles J. Hynes
Kings County District Attorney
Former Fire Commissioner of NYC
Author of first novel, Triple Homicide