When Michael Matthews first visited Detroit, he was grimly
fascinated by the place. The sheer scale of the crime and
desolation was unlike anything he had seen before. He was hooked,
and returned whenever he could. Over dozens of visits, he got to
know the people - cops, reporters and gang members as well as
ordinary Detroiters trying to live their lives in peace - and
formed deep bonds with them, which led him into places and
situations no writer has ever seen before. AMERICAN RUIN is the
story of Michael's journey into the soul of this broken city, a
shocking, violent and heart-breaking portrayal of a modern tragedy.
Detroit was once the richest city in America, celebrated around the
world for its prolific car production and flourishing music scene -
the American Dream come true. Then came its fall. Detroit became
the deadliest place in America, with more murders per capita than
any other major city in the country. With drugs and guns rife on
the streets and its administration riddled with corruption, the
city was dying and anyone who could was getting out. AMERICAN RUIN
is an explosive portrait of a city trying desperately to get back
on its feet and the people prepared to give everything for their
home.
General
Imprint: |
Silvertail Books
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2019 |
Authors: |
Michael Matthews
|
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
340 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-909269-92-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
True stories >
Crime
|
LSN: |
1-909269-92-1 |
Barcode: |
9781909269927 |
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