A Terrible Thunder

The book recounts the chilling events of a sniper attack in New Orleans on New Year's Eve 1972, where Mark Essex unleashed a wave of violence against police officers. Over the course of a week, the city became a battleground, with hundreds of armed officers and an assault helicopter deployed to confront elusive gunmen. The narrative captures the chaos and fear that enveloped the city during this unprecedented assault, highlighting the intense struggle between law enforcement and a determined assailant.