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This Hidden Gem Noir Novella Will Blow Your Mind | Stephen Aryan's New York Minute
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What happens when you mix classic noir detective fiction with an alternate-history science fiction world—and set it all in a version of New York City that’s both familiar and completely different?
You get New York Minute by Stephen Aryan.
In this spoiler-free review, I dive into why this self-published novella surprised me in all the best ways. We’ll talk about its compelling mystery, memorable characters, fascinating alternate-world setting, explosive finale, and why I think it’s a hidden gem that deserves far more attention. I’ll also share who I think this book is (and isn’t) for, plus why I’m already looking forward to the upcoming sequel, The Dead Don’t Lie.
If you enjoy detective fiction, speculative fiction, noir, science fiction, or simply discovering great books that have flown under the radar, this is one you won’t want to miss.
Have you read New York Minute? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!
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0:00 - Opening
1:54 - Book Details
3:49 - Why Jim Read This
5:48 - Spoiler-Lite Summary
6:47 - Seven Reasons You’ll Enjoy This Book
10:16 - Three Reasons This Might Not Work For You
11:40 - Jim’s Final Thoughts
12:46 - Closing & Wrap-Up
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