Range

More about the book

Set against the gritty backdrop of Hell's Kitchen in New York City, the story follows Herb Lawson, a Vietnam veteran navigating civilian life. As he embarks on a new career as an apprentice jeweler, he becomes entangled with a dangerous loan shark, leading him into a world of high-stakes gambling. The narrative explores themes of survival, the challenges of reintegration after war, and the moral complexities of his choices.