{"product_id":"last-nights-heroes-novel-breen-9798350944068","title":"Last Night's Heroes by Guy Thomas Breen","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eLast Night's Heroes: A Novel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Guy Thomas Breen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #7f8c8d;\"\u003eA Poignant Journey Through the Gritty Streets of 1970s Brooklyn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4f6f7; border-left: 5px solid #34495e; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #212f3d;\"\u003e📻 NOSTALGIA, LOYALTY \u0026amp; TRAGEDY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eA vivid reflection on the evolution of friendship and the harsh realities of urban life during New York City’s most turbulent decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eLast Night's Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Guy Thomas Breen transports readers to a sweltering August night in 1979. The story follows Gary De Giose, a budding radio DJ in Florida who is pulled back to his roots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, following the death of his mentor, Matt. What begins as a guilt-ridden pilgrimage to a friend’s final resting place becomes a profound exploration of personal direction and the enduring bonds of a working-class community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative masterfully retraces the final night Gary and Matt spent together, weaving a \"time machine\" experience through the cultural touchstones of the era. From the simple comfort of an egg cream at Sid’s Luncheonette to the high-octane energy of Max’s Kansas City—the epicenter of the New York punk rock scene—Breen captures a city in transition. However, beneath the nostalgia lies the \"gritty reality\" of 1970s Brooklyn, where the transition from the carefree 60s gave way to financial instability and rising crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lives of a vibrant cast—including the conflicted Anthony, the loyal cousins Billy and Mario, and the boisterous Lenny—intersect in a tapestry of interconnected stories. As these characters navigate the shifts in their environment and their own maturity, their paths converge toward an unforgettable night of self-discovery and a senseless tragedy that leaves their lives forever altered. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast Night's Heroes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary tour de force that examines the resilience required to survive a shifting era and the cost of the friendships that define us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuy Thomas Breen\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer dedicated to capturing the authentic essence of New York’s history and the human experience. With a keen eye for period detail and character-driven narratives, Breen explores the cultural shifts of the late 20th century, providing readers with stories that are both historically grounded and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod Fiction Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers looking for an authentic recreation of 1970s New York City culture and atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePunk Rock \u0026amp; Music History Fans:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those interested in the legendary club scenes like Max's Kansas City and the birth of a movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComing-of-Age \u0026amp; Drama Lovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers who appreciate stories about the weight of past decisions and the evolution of lifelong friendships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribed as a \"literary tour de force\" for its evocative portrait of 1979 Brooklyn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraised for its authentic representation of working-class Williamsburg demographics and social dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9798350944068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBookbaby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2024-06-05\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: A Name You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity is Our Commodity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Last Night's Heroes: A Novel\",\n      \"author\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Person\",\n        \"name\": \"Guy Thomas Breen\"\n      },\n      \"isbn\": \"9798350944068\",\n      \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n      \"datePublished\": \"2024-06-05\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n        \"name\": \"Bookbaby\"\n      },\n      \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\n      \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Bust Down Books\"\n      }\n    }\n    \u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50674945655099,"sku":"8350944068","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9798350944068.jpg?v=1773066560","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/last-nights-heroes-novel-breen-9798350944068","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}