by Denis Leary
First published 2007
This full-color companion guide takes readers inside the first four seasons of the critically acclaimed television series starring Denis Leary. The show follows Tommy Gavin and his fellow firefighters at 62 Truck as they navigate the dangerous streets of New York City in a post-9/11 world. These men face life-and-death situations daily while struggling with their own personal demons and fractured relationships. They use dark humor as armor against the emotional toll of their work. The book features behind-the-scenes moments with the cast and crew, interviews with creators Denis Leary, Peter Tolan, and Executive Producer Jim Serpico, plus detailed looks at action sequences and script extracts. Readers get cast biographies, candid photographs, and favorite quotes from the show's gritty dialogue. With 150 color photos, this insider's guide captures both the professional brotherhood and personal struggles that define these New York firefighters.
Genres: drama, action, non-fiction
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, gritty, intimate
Tropes: emotional-toll, found-family
Setting: New York City
Period: post-9/11
192 pages · Paperback · Newmarket