Lehane, Dennis
Small Mercies: Shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger 2024
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349145778
- author:
- Lehane, Dennis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 2.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Small Mercies is a gripping thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1970s Boston, the story follows Mary Pat Fennessey as she searches for her missing daughter and uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead her to the heart of the city's power struggles. As the summer of 1974 heats up, Mary Pat's desperate search for her daughter becomes an all-consuming quest for justice, forcing her to confront the dark underbelly of the city's Irish-American enclave. With its brutal depiction of criminality and power, Small Mercies is a thought-provoking and unflinching portrayal of the dark heart of American racism. Dennis Lehane's masterful storytelling weaves together a complex narrative of revenge, family love, and festering hate, creating a jaw-dropping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat.