Garth Risk Hallberg
3 SeriesGarth Risk Hallberg is an American author known for his literary fiction novels and non-fiction books. Born outside Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was raised in Greenville, North Carolina by parents who were teachers; his father was also a writer. Hallberg resides in New York City.
"City on Fire" by Garth Risk Hallberg follows the interconnected lives of diverse characters in 1970s New York City. Estranged heirs Regan and William Hamilton-Sweeney, their lovers Keith and Mercer, and teenagers Charlie and Samantha, drawn to the punk scene, are central to the narrative. An obsessive reporter, his idealistic neighbor, and a detective investigating a Central Park shooting further entangle the story. The plot spans from post-Vietnam youth culture to the fiscal crisis, touching various locales from Georgia to L.A. The infamous blackout of July 13, 1977, becomes a pivotal moment, altering the characters' lives forever. This novel explores themes of love, betrayal, forgiveness, and the human condition.
