How does Harlan Coben use imagery in Darkest Fear?

Example of Imagery:

For several seconds, he heard the mothers chatting over one another, one baby cry, on barista call out an order to another, and then it happened. A cold gust blew across Myron's heart. Steel bands wrapped around his chest, making it almost impossible to breathe. he opened his mouth but nothing came out. It was like someone had whacked his solar plexus with a baseball bat. pg 20