Mystic River by Dennis Lehane (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mystic River by Dennis Lehane 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The film tie-in edition of the electrifying NEW YORK TIMES bestsellerThere 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 hed left behind to confront not only the violence of the present but the nightmares of his past. 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 Jimmys daughter died covered in someone elses blood... Notes Film tie-in edition of Lehanes powerful thriller. The movie, directed by Clint Eastwood, stars Sean Penn, Tim Robbins and Kevin Bacon. Back Cover ENORMOUSLY IMPRESSIVE: PAGE-TURNING BUT THOUGHTFUL ... ONE OF THE FINEST NOVELS IVE READ IN AGES Peter Guttridge, Observer 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 hed 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 Jimmys daughter died covered in someone elses blood... TIGHTLY PLOTTED AND EXPLOSIVELY TENSE Time Out Author Biography Dennis Lehane was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He has written seven novels, A DRINK BEFORE THE WAR, DARKNESS, TAKE MY HAND, SACRED, GONE BABY GONE, PRAYERS FOR RAIN, MYSTIC RIVER, SHUTTER ISLAND and a short story collection, CORONADO. MYSTIC RIVER was turned into an Oscar-nominated film, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Sean Penn, Kevin Bacon and Tim Robbins.Before becoming a full-time writer, Mr Lehane worked as a counsellor with mentally handicapped and abused children, waited tables, parked cars, drove limos, worked in bookstores, and loaded tractor-trailers. His one regret is that no one ever gave him a chance to tend bar. He lives in the Boston area. Review Get Dennis Lehanes Mystic River. Boy, does he know how to write -- Elmore LeonardEnormously impressive: page-turning but thoughtful; moving in its sad inevitability... One of the finest novels Ive read in ages -- Peter Guttridge * Observer *Heart-scorching... penetrating... a powerhouse of a novel * The New York Times Book Review *One of the greats of crime writing * Guardian *Lehanes best book by far. Like all his writing, it shimmers with great dialogue and a complex view of the world * Newsweek * Promotional The film tie-in edition of the electrifying NEW YORK TIMES bestseller. Review Text Get Dennis Lehanes Mystic River. Boy, does he know how to write Review Quote Get Dennis Lehanes Mystic River. Boy, does he know how to write Promotional "Headline" The film tie-in edition of the electrifying NEW YORK TIMES bestseller. Details ISBN0553818244 Author Dennis Lehane Pages 528 Year 2006 ISBN-10 0553818244 ISBN-13 9780553818246 Format Paperback Publication Date 2006-09-01 DEWEY 813.54 Media Book Publisher Transworld Publishers Ltd Imprint Bantam Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Language English UK Release Date 2006-09-01 AU Release Date 2006-09-01 NZ Release Date 2006-09-01 Narrator Llewella Gideon Illustrator Paul Kidby Affiliation Don Voorhees Position Author Qualifications M.D. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3026601;

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