'Vivid and compelling' - The Telegraph'A masterful portrait of the city' - Observer'A propulsive, gorgeously reported account of the forces that re-shaped New York in the late 1980s, The Gods of New York is brilliant historical non-fiction that doubles as a warning about the future.' - Emily Nussbaum, author of Cue the Sun'A rip-roaring, sweeping, essential work of history... A must read.' - Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King: A Life. 'Jonathan Mahler has pulled off a magic trick' - Wright Thompson, author of the The Barn'Mahler will have you hooked from start to finish... as colourful and fascinating as the city it captures' - Irish Independent_____________A Foyles Monthly Top Ten Read____________A rollicking, real-life Bonfire of the Vanities from bestselling author.
"The Gods of New York is a great fit for readers seeking a unique and insightful portrayal of a pivotal period in NYC's history through the eyes of a celebrated journalist."
