“Beneath the Flames” is a mesmerizing novel that encompasses love, race, and life from the point-of-view of an urban firefighter that brims with emotion and humanity. The author—Gregory Lee Renz, a retired firefighter from Milwaukee—will be at Manitowoc Public Library at 6 PM on Thursday, September 9, to talk about his book. This novel—a great family drama that’s based on his experiences as a firefighter—was written after his retirement. Mr. Renz will be signing books brought by attendees to the event, and he will be bringing copies of his book that may be purchased and signed, as well.