Jimmy Allen is a natural story-teller in the no-nonsense style of Mickey Spillane. From the moment you begin reading this autobiography you're immediately captivated by Allen's earthy and blunt writing style. His gift for taking you to the scene to live through the horror is evident throughout. This is autobiographical writing at its finest. Allen relates gut-wrenching moments with clarity and unprecedented realism - this is the first time a firefighter's autobiography has ever been done in such gripping detail. This book takes you into the jaws of hell, a masterful telling of tragedy and triumph.