Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
"Mystic River" is a gripping tale set in a close-knit neighborhood in Boston, revolving around three childhood friends - Jimmy, Sean, and Dave. Their lives are irrevocably altered when one of them, Dave, is abducted and sexually abused. Years later, they are brought back together by a horrifying event - the murder of Jimmy's daughter. As Sean, now a detective, investigates the murder, suspicion falls on Dave, leading to a tense and tragic conclusion.
The 2973rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 416
- Words
- 150,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 18th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)