If you love Neo-noir -like I do- It doesn't get any better than this. If you don't, then I'd give it a hard pass. No one in this book walks, they all glide or cruise. No one gets in and out of cars, they all "slide in" and "roll out", etc. If dude-lit was a thing - this would be the definition of It. It seemed only a matter of time, before Michael Mann penned a sequel. Many just didn’t expect him to wait upwards of twenty years to do so, nor to (at least initially) put it in novel form. First of all, hats off to Peter Giles and his narration of the Audible. I rarely, if ever, give a 5 star rating for narration, but Giles' Al Pacino impression was spot-on, and it made a tremendous value to the Audible. Before starting the Audible, I was concerned about the narration. Since the characters had already been created in the original movie, I was worried that having a new narrator would throw off the sequel. Peter Giles does a phenomenal job recreating Al Pacino's voice. I cannot adequately explain how great it was to hear Al Pacino speaking in this novel. Every time the character spoke, you hear Al Pacino and it felt like Al Pacino was narrating the book. Giles does a passable Robert DeNiro, but it was nowhere near as good as his Al Pacino. Val Kilmer doesn't have a very recognizable voice, so I don't even know if Giles was doing a Val Kilmer impression; regardless, it didn't matter or affect the novel. Operatic in scope, HEAT 2 is engrossing, moving, and tragic - a masterpiece of crime fiction from one of the most innovative and influential filmmakers in American cinema.

Michael Mann, four-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat, Collateral, Thief, Manhunter, and Miami Vice, teams up with Edgar Award-winning author Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann’s first crime novel—an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat—an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the iconic film. It's a very long book - with two more in the works. Michael Mann and Meg Gardiner absolutely nail the tone and atmosphere of the original movie - expand on It, and deliver one of the best crime dramas that I've read in a long time. Michael Mann confirmed his storyline for a “ Heat” sequel will not be a “very expensive series” like HBO’s “Tokyo Vice.” The Audiobook - Peter Giles's narration is fantastic considering the extremely difficult set of roles he has to play. Yes, he sounds like 'the trailer guy - Don LaFontaine' a lot of the time, but his Pacino accent is phenomenal! All the scenes with Vincent Hanna shine. Tom Sizemore and Val Kilmer get the same treatment. It's extremely well done, albeit a little over the top at times.

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It is also about Vincent Hanna who has become a captain of police in LAPD who is driven as always. He has a past in Chicago in which he could have met MacCauleys crew but most definitely has run into the sadistic killer and rapist that will play a role in several lives. Sources say WB is in negotiations to fund the development of the project, and that as of now no partner is involved. Arnon Milchan’s New Regency co-financed the first film and insiders add if and when the project is in a good place to move forward, they would be given an opportunity to co-finance. As of now, Mann is the guiding force moving this project forward and things are headed in the right direction for it to find a home. Heat” Fans rejoice: Michael Mann & Meg Gardiner novel “Heat 2” will detail lives of characters before & after 1995 Crime Classic. August 1, 2022 Mit seinen Actionfilmen begeisterte Michael Mann während vielen Jahren, das Paradebeispiel des Genres "Heat" ist bis heute ein wichtiger und mitreissender Film. Die Fortsetzung zu diesem harten Thriller erfolgt aber nicht auf der Leinwand, sondern als Roman. Ive seen the film Heat a few times but not for a long time, so, the night before I decided to start this book I re-watched this fantastic film just to familiarize myself with the characters again.

So a book that is a sequel/prequel to a movie and is co-written by its director. I have to say I was intrigued but slightly skeptical. The fallout from McCauley’s scores and Hanna’s pursuit cause unexpected repercussions in a parallel narrative. I read this in one bite. The book moves at a feverish pace, and there are three set pieces -- a fight between cops and crooks in a Chicago home, a robbery at a Mexican count house, and a shootout on the streets of Los Angeles -- that I can't wait to see on screen. I also will give the authors credit for creating a villain that comes as close to being as hissable as anything in recent crime fiction. The Edgar-winning thriller author talks serial killers, archetypes, Nine Inch Nails, and the city of Los Angeles. August 1, 2022 FX Developing Series Based On ‘This American Life’ Segment “I Was A Teenage Smuggler” From ‘The Bear’s Joanna Calo & Carlos López Estrada

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The director penned the upcoming novel “Heat 2” as a prequel origin story for Al Pacino and Robert De Niro‘s respective characters, police officer Vincent Hanna and criminal Neil McCauley, showcasing the relationship between Hanna (Pacino) and Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer in the 1995 thriller. In 1995, Michael Mann’s Heat made its mark on cinema, as what would become one of the preeminent heist movies for years to come. With an outstanding cast, including Al Pacino, Robert Deniro, Val Kilmer, Tom Sizemore, Jon Voight, Danny Trejo, and Natalie Portman, among others, the film included, not just solid acting performances across the board and smart writing, but also four very memorable action set pieces, and arguably one of the most iconic Scenes from a Diner of all time. First things first: if you haven’t seen Michael Mann’s 1995 unhinged, 3h long heist movie, you probably won't get much out of the book (although I’d love to be proven wrong!). It’s a solid crime novel with great plot and pacing, but relies on readers being familiar with the actors’ (superb) portrayal of the main characters. It is a very well plotted story that is both exciting as well executed by both writers Mann & Gardiner. It is a book that completes the original movies and gives you more insight in the characters from the original movie. It is a big surprise that it has been managed to create a story that really is of the same quality as its source. Let me say starting this review were this released as a movie I’d pay money and go see it in a cinema.

We get three time periods - Before, during, and after the movie. All of the character arcs are solid. There's a surprising amount of depth to all of them, and some scenes are particularly moving. If you haven't seen the movie, then you're going to struggle with this one. As a fan of the film ‘Heat’ I knew I was always going to read this novel but I approached it with a feeling of excitement and also with a bit of trepidation, as I wasn’t sure if it would live up to my high expectations. However I shouldn’t have worried, as it more than fulfilled my hopes. The novel charts the story of both Neil McCauley’s crew and Vincent Hanna’s squad, in Chicago in the mid eighties, a few years prior to the events of the movie ‘Heat’. It also leaps forward and tells the story of Chris, following his escape from the clutches of the Police at the conclusion of ‘Heat’. The two strands of the story come together in a thrilling climax, the catalyst to these events being a new character, Otis Wardell, whose actions impact on both main protagonists.An exciting, emotionally rich thriller, with just as much style and panache as Michael Mann's original classic heist movie' Still in progress. I was really looking forward to this book as I love the movie. Exceeding my expectations so far. Michael Mann, Oscar-nominated filmmaker and writer-director of Heat and Miami Vice, teams up with Meg Gardiner to deliver Mann's first crime novel, an explosive return to the world and characters of his classic film Heat - an all-new story that illuminates what happened before and after the film. I try to evoke that experience in the films I make, to locate the audience within the internal world of a character,” Mann shared. “The novel form allows me an even greater arena.” Mann added that “Heat” has a unique lasting power and has “sustained in culture” since its debut 27 years ago.