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Mystery & Thriller · DarkThree boyhood friends reunited by a murder
Mystic River
See it on Amazon2001Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Three Boston boys are changed when one of them is abducted. Twenty-five years later, one is a detective, one is the victim’s father and one is a suspect, in Lehane’s 2001 novel.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy mysteries and thrillers, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Friendship · Crime · Boston
Screen adaptation
Mystic River (2003)
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About the author
Dennis Lehane2 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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