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"Heat" Quotes

A heatwave in the city intensifies the tension and danger for the detectives of the 87th Precinct as they pursue a ruthless killer.

Quotes

A cop keeps his cool.

Ed McBain

professionalismcalmness

The best way to get through any kind of trouble is to stay busy.

Ed McBain

perseverancehard work

A cop's gotta be a little hard-boiled.

Ed McBain

toughnessresilience

There's no such thing as a routine investigation.

Ed McBain

unpredictability

You can't always tell the good guys from the bad guys.

Ed McBain

ambiguityjustice

The city's a tough place, and it's getting tougher every day.

Ed McBain

urban lifetoughness

Sometimes the only way to get to the truth is to break the rules.

Ed McBain

justicemorality

The streets are full of lies, and it's a cop's job to uncover them.

Ed McBain

truthinvestigation

In this city, you can't let your guard down for a second.

Ed McBain

vigilancedanger

Sometimes the only thing a cop can rely on is his partner.

Ed McBain

trustcamaraderie