Darkness, Take My Hand
Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on July 27, 2010, featuring 512 pages in English. This novel presents a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of working-class Boston, where the author explores themes of darkness and redemption through the experiences of private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro. They are drawn into a perilous situation involving a prominent psychiatrist who is being pursued by the Irish mob, revealing the harsh realities of their environment.
Readers will find a compelling exploration of the complexities of morality and the impact of past secrets as Kenzie and Gennaro confront a series of violent murders. The story delves into the darker aspects of human nature, reflecting the struggles faced by those in a gritty urban landscape. With its focus on mystery and detective work, this book captures the essence of the noir genre, inviting readers to navigate the treacherous waters of vengeance and truth.
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The master of the new noir, Dennis Lehane magnificently evokes the dignity and savagery of working-class Boston in this terrifying tale of darkness and redemption.
Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro’s latest client is a prominent Boston psychiatrist running scared from a vengeful Irish mob. The private investigators know something about cold-blooded retribution. Born and bred on the mean streets of blue-collar Dorchester, they’ve seen the darkness that lives in the hearts of the unfortunate. But an evil for which even they are unprepared is about to strike as secrets long-dormant erupt, setting off a chain of violent murders that will stain everything—including the truth.
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