The Heart of the City is a gritty detective mystery and suspense series written by Milt Johnson and Cole Manning. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the story follows detectives Mike James and Luis “Pretty Lou” Martinez as they navigate loyalty, betrayal, and survival on the thin line between justice and corruption. With rivalries, double lives, and dangerous secrets—including Mike’s twin brother Malcolm, a rising criminal kingpin—the series captures the raw pulse of the city and the people who fight, fall, and rise within it.

This podcast is the exclusive home of the original soundtrack created for the series. While the eBooks and audiobooks bring you the story, the music brings you the emotion—the tension in the streets, the rhythm of the hustle, and the heartbeats of characters fighting to hold it all together.

Immerse yourself in the full experience of The Heart of the City. Story. Sound. Survival.