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.
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- Published
- 2001
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 416
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.1)
- Alternate Titles
- - Таинственная река
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 6th on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 18th on Top 100 Killer Thrillers (NPR)
- 534th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time (Time)