Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A new crime thriller by a former professional football player explores a different side of San Diego, away from what the public usually sees.






"Tear the City Down (amazon.com/Tear-City-Down-Andre-Hardy/dp/1538777487) ," the debut novel from Andre Hardy, tells the story of a fixer named Coltrane Davis as he navigates San Diego's underworld, searching for a missing football star— and redemption.






On Midday Edition Tuesday, we speak with Hardy about what led him from the gridiron to the written word. Plus, how his San Diego upbringing informs his work.






Guest:


Andre Hardy, author, "Tear the City Down" (hachettebookgroup.com/titles/andre-hardy/tear-the-city-down/9781538777480/)






Link:


Andre Hardy book launch: "Tear the City Down" with Gary Phillips, Tuesday Sep. 1 at 7:30pm (warwicks.com/event/hardy-2026)