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Mystic River

By: Dennis Lehane
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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There are threads in our lives. You pull one, and everything else gets affected.

When they were children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus, and Dave Boyle were friends. But then a strange car pulled up their street. One boy got in the car, two did not, and something terrible happened - something that ended their friendship and changed all three boys forever. Twenty-five years later, Sean Devine is a homicide detective. Jimmy Marcus is an ex-con who owns a corner store. And Dave Boyle is trying to hold his marriage together and keep his demons at bay - demons that urge him to do horrific things.

When Jimmy Marcus' daughter is found murdered, Sean Devine is assigned to the case. His personal life unravelling, he must go back into a world he thought he'd left behind. His investigation brings him into conflict with Jimmy Marcus, who finds his old criminal impulses tempt him to solve the crime with brutal justice. And then there is Dave Boyle, who came home the night Jimmy's daughter died covered in someone else's blood....

©2001 Dennis Lehane (P)2004 W F Howes Action & Adventure Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Mystery

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It’s been years since I saw the movie so when I downloaded the book, I knew there were parts of me that stuck with it but WOW!!! The difference the years can make. From identifying with the daughter in the story when I first read it, to now connecting with the adult characters and having lived a similar youth where horrible things happened around you, I was drawn in by each and every character. And the writing was lyrical and beautiful despite the subject matter. I’m off to read ever other book by Dennis Lehane x

Blown away

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Wonderfully engaging plot, skilled character-building, coupled with excellent narration - Lehane at his best. A must-buy

Superb

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I love this book and wanted to try the Audible version. Not disappointed. Richard Ferrone does a brilliant job of bringing the ensemble cast to life. These characters will live long in your memory. A stone cold American crime classic.

An American Crime Classic

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Dennis Lehane has ripped the crown for heatbreakingly beautiful prose with a compelling story right off the head of James Lee Burke!

Breathtaking & Heartbreaking

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Well written and Spoken
Good characterisation
Broken families
Brutality of men, and lies leading to murder,

Love, Corruption and Brutality

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I think those complaining of the slow pace/long descriptions do not appreciate the weaving of a rich story of small-town crime, love and violence. This is a fantastic story and the narration is truly excellent. Thoroughly recommended.

just fabulous

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I can't believe I've never heard of this book till now. It's an instant favourite and if you haven't read it, you may have severe problems.
please rectify that immediately

Amazing book!

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A literary novel with well developed, engaging characters. The story is engrossing and found it difficult to put down. Highly recommended.

A very well written novel

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Brilliant from start to finish. Great characters, setting and engaging plot. Perfectly read too

Brilliant

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A very enjoyable and atmospheric novel. Particularly like the character development, enough detail to form a picture but leave enough for imagination.
The story itself is very good and i would recommend it.

Great story and wonderful narration.

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