Metropolis

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From bestselling author B. A. Shapiro comes a gripping novel featuring six enigmatic characters whose lives converge following a tragedy at the Metropolis Storage Warehouse. Each character, drawn together by their rental units, faces a turning point after a harrowing incident—questioning whether it was truly an accident. Serge, a mentally unstable yet brilliant street photographer, resides in his unit, while Zach, the facility owner and former drug dealer, buys Serge’s undeveloped photos, uncovering clues to the incident. Marta, an undocumented immigrant, hides from ICE in her unit; Liddy, an abused wife and mother, grapples with her role in the accident; Jason, a former big-firm lawyer, now practices from his unit; and Rose, the office manager, juggles kickbacks and a crumbling family. With diverse backgrounds—varying races, religions, and socioeconomic statuses—the characters navigate their intertwined stories, striving to salvage their lives and uncover the truth behind the accident. Shapiro intricately weaves together their narratives, exploring the myth of “pulling yourself up by the bootstraps” in contemporary America.