"Dunne's character work is the highlight of this novel; Jim and Karl both feel realistic, three-dimensional, and intriguingly flawed.the writing is clear and concise throughout, and Dunne's descriptive imagery is often compelling." -Kirkus Reviews "A thrilling, heart-pounding ride--climb aboard Ladder 57 and feel what it's like racing through Manhattan and the rush of responding to an "all-hands" fire. Dunne has done it again, this time taking you outside the firehouse and into the pressure-packed world of the FDNY as only a 33-year veteran can share." - Lucas Tomlinson, Fox News correspondent "Tom has now shown, once again his "way with words" in this wonderful story full of relatable characters.A fascinating read that I just could not put down." - Dan Nigro, former Fire Commissioner, New York City Fire Department "A Moment in Time explores the personal and professional issues in the life of an FDNY firefighter as he struggles to come to terms with his impending marriage and a career which doesn't seem to be going anywhere fast. Dunne has created characters who are instantly believable, wholly realistic and the firefighters could have been picked straight from just about any firehouse.
It had me gripped right to the very last page and the door has been left open for the story to continue - I want more!" - Duncan J. White, group dditor, MDM Publishing, Retired UK Fire Officer "Dunne shares insider details that bring the firehouse and its inhabitants to life: the relationship of the "probies" and the old hands who mentor them; the dangers--physical, psychological, and emotional--that firefighters face as a result of their profession; even the minutiae of the sights, sounds, and smells of a twenty-first century firehouse in the heart of Manhattan. A fine read for anyone wanting to know more about the lives of firefighters from an expert practitioner and observer." - Matty Dalrymple, author of the Ann Kinnear Suspense novels "A vivid, touching behind-the-scenes look at the life of a New York fireman - the gripping drama of the fires; the vital, sometimes annoying firehouse relationships; his own puzzling affinity for an older New York and hesitancy to commit to his fiancée."-Triss Stein, author of Brooklyn Legacies.