A Drink Before the War
A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on July 27, 2010. This novel introduces readers to Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro, two private investigators navigating the complex and often brutal landscape of Boston. The story begins with a seemingly straightforward task: locating a missing cleaning woman who has taken secret documents. However, as Kenzie and Gennaro delve deeper, they uncover a web of corruption involving powerful politicians, revealing that this case is far more dangerous than it first appears.
Readers will find a richly layered narrative that explores themes of justice and morality within the gritty backdrop of Boston’s streets. The book presents a blend of mystery and detective fiction, showcasing the challenges faced by Kenzie and Gennaro as they confront not only the criminal elements of their city but also the ethical dilemmas that arise in their pursuit of the truth. With 368 pages, this edition offers an immersive experience into the world of noir, highlighting the complexities of right and wrong in a city rife with secrets.
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As richly complex and brutal as the terrain it depicts, here is the mesmerizing, darkly original novel that heralded the arrival of Dennis Lehane, the master of the new noir — and introduced Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro, his smart and tough private investigators weaned on the blue-collar streets of Dorchester.
A cabal of powerful Boston politicians is willing to pay Kenzie and Gennaro big money for a seemingly small job: to find the missing cleaning woman who stole some secret documents. As Kenzie and Gennaro learn, however, this crime is no ordinary theft. It’s about justice. About right and wrong. But in Boston, finding the truth isn’t just a dirty business … it’s deadly.
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