Dennis Lehane Livres

The master of the new noir , Dennis Lehane delivers a shattering tale of evil, depravity, and justice that captures the dark realism of Boston’s gritty blue-collar streets. Private Investigator Patrick Kenzie wants to know why a former client, a perky woman in love with life, could, within six months, jump naked from a Boston landmark—the final fall in a spiral of self-destruction. What he finds is a sadistic stalker who targeted the young woman and methodically drove her to her death. A monster the law can’t touch. But Kenzie can. He and his former partner, Angela Gennaro, will fight a mind-twisting battle against this psychopath even as he turns his tricks on them.

Nous sommes dans les années cinquante. Au large de Boston, sur un îlot nommé Shutter Island, se dresse un groupe de bâtiments à l'allure sinistre. C'est un hôpital psychiatrique pour assassins. Le marshal Teddy Daniels et son coéquipier Chuck Aule ont été appelés par les autorités de cette prison-hôpital car l'une des patientes, Rachel Solando, manque à l'appel. Comment a-t-elle pu sortir d'une cellule fermée à clé de l'extérieur ? Le seul indice retrouvé dans la pièce est une feuille de papier sur laquelle on peut lire une suite de chiffres et de lettres sans signification apparente. Oeuvre incohérente d'une malade ou cryptogramme ? Progressivement, les deux policiers s'enfoncent dans un monde de plus en plus opaque et angoissant, jusqu'au choc final de la vérité. Shutter Island a été récompensé par le grand prix des lectrices de Elle en 2004.

Une nuit, la psychiatre Diandra Warren reçoit un appel anonyme et menaçant qu'elle croit lié à l'une de ses patientes. Quan arrive au courrier une photo de son fils Jason sans aucune mention d'expéditeur, elle prend peur et demande de l'aide à Patrick Kenzie et Angela Gennaro. C'est pour les deux détectives le début d'une affaire bouleversante qui va les confronter à l'inacceptable, jusqu'à l'imprévisible dénouement. La peur, la compassion, la répulsion, l'amour, toutes ces émotions sont remarquablement mises en scène par Dennis Lehane dans un livre qu'on ne lâche pas avant la dernière page et dont les échos résonnent bien après qu'on l'a refermé.

Boston, 1926. En pleine Prohibition, l´alcool coule à flots dans les speakeasies et Joe, le plus jeune fils du commissaire adjoint Thomas Coughlin, est bien décidé à se faire une place au sein de la pègre. Il commence par braquer un bar clandestin appartenant à un caïd local et, surtout, commet l´erreur de séduire sa maîtresse. La vengeance ne se fait pas attendre et Joe se retrouve derrière les barreaux. C´est là qu´un vieux parrain, Maso Pescatore, se charge de son « éducation » et que la carrière de Joe va prendre son essor. De la Floride à Cuba, Joe fait son chemin, pavé d´embûches, de luttes et de trahisons, parmi ceux qui « vivent la nuit ». Mais au détour du chemin l´attend aussi une grande histoire d´amour...

Kenzie and Gennaro are private investigators in the blue-collar neighborhoods and ghettos of South Boston-they know it as only natives can. Working out of an old church belfry, Kenzie and Gennaro take on a seemingly simple assignment for a prominent politician: to uncover the whereabouts of Jenna Angeline, a black cleaning woman who has allegedly stolen confidential state documents.Finding Jenna, however, is easy compared to staying alive once they've got her. The investigation escalates, implicating members of Jenna's family and rival gang leaders while uncovering extortion, assassination, and child prostitution extending from bombed-out ghetto streets to the highest levels of government. A Drink Before the War

Un prêtre est retrouvé assassiné dans un club fétichiste de New York. Pour Nikki Heat, c'est le début de l'affaire la plus dangereuse de sa carrière. Elle se retrouve aux prises avec un baron de la drogue, un agent véreux de la CIA, et un mystérieux escadron de la mort... Nikki s'approche trop près de la vérité. Au point de se voir mise à pied par sa hiérarchie. Elle n'a plus personne à qui faire confiance ni demander de l'aide. Personne, sauf le seul homme de sa vie qui ne soit pas flic, le journaliste Jameson Rook. Au milieu de l'hiver le plus froid qu'ait connu New York depuis un siècle, le duo de choc va devoir se plonger dans les méandres moites du crime organisé...

Patrick Kenzie et Angela Gennaro sont devenus des Américains moyens. Ils se sont mariés, ont une petite fille de quatre ans, Gabriella, et les problèmes quotidiens de tous les couples, entre autres des fins de mois difficiles. Patrick est l’employé précaire d’une grosse société de surveillance qui ne l’embauche pas définitivement car il n’est pas assez « lisse » pour son patron. Il est toujours consumé par la colère face aux injustices. C’est peut-être cela, ainsi qu’un sentiment de compassion, qui le pousse à accéder à la demande de Beatrice, la tante d’Amanda McCready. La famille McCready, Patrick aurait bien voulu l’oublier à jamais. Douze ans plus tôt, Angie et lui avaient enquêté sur la disparition de la petite Amanda et avaient découvert que le kidnappeur n’était autre que son oncle qui voulait soustraire l’enfant à l’influence catastrophique de sa mère. Or, selon Beatrice, Amanda a de nouveau disparu.C’est comme si le cours du temps s’était inversé pour Patrick et Angie. Les voilà de nouveau à la recherche d’Amanda. Elle a aujourd’hui 16 ans, elle fait de brillantes études, n’a apparemment pas d’amis aux dires de ses professeurs, sauf une certaine Sophie, adolescente elle-même très perturbée.Malgré ses mauvais pressentiments, Patrick ne se doute pas que son enquête l’amènera à croiser autant de gens en détresse, autant de sociopathes, sans parler de mafieux russes lancés sur la piste d’une croix à la valeur inestimable…

1918. L'agent Danny Coughlin, fils aîné de Thomas Coughlin, légendaire capitaine de la police de Boston, est chargé d'une mission spéciale par son parrain, le retors lieutenant McKenna : infiltrer les milieux syndicaux et anarchistes. Dans cette ville où la révolte gronde, la grève des forces de police va mettre le feu aux poudres. 1926. En pleine prohibition, l'alcool coule à flots dans les speakeasies et Joe, le plus jeune fils de Thomas Coughlin, est bien décidé à se faire une place au sein de la pègre, parmi ceux qui vivent la nuit. 1943. Le monde est en guerre mais aux USA la mafia prospère. Après avoir régné sur le trafic d'alcool en Floride, Joe Coughlin a passé la main à son second Dion Bartolo. Mais un jour, il apprend qu'un contrat a été mis sur sa tête.

The master of the new noir, Dennis Lehane brilliantly interweaves beauty and violence, integrity and evil in this thrilling, powerfully resonant novel. A beautiful, grief-stricken woman has vanished without a trace. So has the detective hired to find her. And a lot of money. Enter saavy, tough-nosed private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro. Rooted in the no-nonsense streets of Boston's blue-collar Dorchester, they've seen it all—and survived. But this case leads them into unexpected territory where nothing is sacred—a land of lies and corruption where trusting anyone could get them killed . . . where taking any step could be their last.

Dennis Lehane's masterpiece of mystery and suspense--brought to life for the first time as a graphic novel. In 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner, Chuck Aule, are sent to Shutter Island to find a mass murderer who has escaped from Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like federal institution for the criminally insane. As an intense hurricane bears relentlessly down on the island, the marshals are forced to piece together clues to a shocking puzzle hidden within Shutter Island, taking them on a dark, twisted journey, where paranoia assumes an air of cool rationality and the line between sanity and madness disappears... Filled with his trademark grit, insight, and pathos, "Shutter Island" is vintage Dennis Lehane. Now adapted for the first time as a graphic novel by internationally renowned artist Christian De Metter, this riveting story brilliantly captures our capacity for depravity and deliverance.

Master of new noir Dennis Lehane magnificently evokes the dignity and savagery of working-class Boston in Darkness, Take My Hand , a terrifying tale of redemption. Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro’s latest client is a prominent Boston psychiatrist, running scared from a vengeful Irish mob. The private investigators know about cold-blooded retribution. Born and bred on the mean streets of blue-collar Dorchester, they’ve seen the darkness that lives in the hearts of the unfortunate. But an evil for which even they are unprepared is about to strike, as secrets that have long lain dormant erupt, setting off a chain of violent murders that will stain everything – including the truth. With razor-sharp dialogue and penetrating prose, Darkness, Take My Hand is another superior crime novel from the author of Mystic River; Gone, Baby, Gone; and Shutter Island .

Thought-provoking and gripping, this novel offers an unflinching exploration of revenge, family love, and insidious power, set against a tumultuous period in Boston's history. In the summer of 1974, Mary Pat Fennessey struggles to keep ahead of bill collectors while living in the Southie housing projects. When her teenage daughter, Jules, goes missing on the same night a young Black man is found dead under mysterious circumstances, Mary Pat's desperate search leads her to uncover unsettling truths. Her inquiries disturb Marty Butler, the Irish mob's chieftain, and his men, who are fiercely protective of their interests. As Mary Pat navigates the dangerous underbelly of her community, the story delves into the violent realities of the city's desegregation efforts and the pervasive nature of American racism. This narrative is a gripping thriller that masterfully intertwines personal and societal struggles, revealing the harsh truths that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly ordinary life.

The tough neighborhood of Dorchester is no place for the innocent or the weak. A territory defined by hard heads and even harder luck, its streets are littered with the detritus of broken families, hearts, dreams. Now, one of its youngest is missing. Private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro don't want the case. But after pleas from the child's aunt, they open an investigation that will ultimately risk everything—their relationship, their sanity, and even their lives—to find a little girl-lost.

Set in a gritty neighborhood, the story revolves around a bartender who becomes entangled in a robbery gone wrong and a complex relationship with a mysterious woman. Themes of loyalty, redemption, and the impact of the past weave through the narrative, as characters confront their choices and the consequences of their actions. The Drop explores the darker side of human nature while maintaining a gripping pace, showcasing Lehane's signature storytelling style.

Dennis Lehane returns to the streets of Mystic River with this love story wrapped in a crime story wrapped in a journey of faith—the basis for the major motion picture The Drop, from Fox Searchlight Pictures directed by Michaël Roskam, screenplay by Dennis Lehane, and starring Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, and James Gandolfini. Three days after Christmas, a lonely bartender looking for a reason to live rescues an abused puppy from a trash can and meets a damaged woman looking for something to believe in. As their relationship grows, they cross paths with the Chechen mafia; a man grown dangerous with age and thwarted hopes; two hapless stick-up artists; a very curious cop; and the original owner of the puppy, who wants his dog back. . . .

'Lehane writes convincingly, tensely... powerfully.' USA Today

In Your First Novel , novelist Laura Whitcomb and seasoned literary agent Ann Rittenberg team up to provide you with the skills you need to write your dream novel and the savvy business know-how to get it published. In this all-in-one resource, you'll discover essential novel-writing techniques, such • How to best structure your research so that you can save time later • How to card your story before you start writing • What to consider when developing your cast of characters • How to adapt classic story structures to fit your own ideas…and insider information on what it takes to get published, • What agents do at those three-hour power lunches—and how it affects you • What makes an agent instantly reject a manuscript • How to correctly translate submission guidelines • What happens if you get multiple offers—or no offers at allPlus, learn about the publishing process from the firsthand accounts of such noted authors as Dennis Lehane, Kathryn Harrison, Jim Fusilli, Kathleen George, and others!

A dying billionaire hires private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro to retrieve his beautiful, grieving daughter from an exploitative cult, luring them into a world of ubiquitous deception and danger. Reprint.

A corrupt African colonel has smuggled diamonds to Manhattan, prompting four citizens to plan a heist to reclaim their nation's wealth. They enlist Parker, a skilled specialist, who faces pressure from both his girlfriend's expectations and threats from hired goons. Will he break his rule against amateurs to help them?

Threads in our lives intertwine, affecting everything around us. As children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus, and Dave Boyle were friends until a strange car pulled up their street. One boy got in, two did not, leading to a tragic event that shattered their friendship and altered their lives forever. Twenty-five years later, Sean is a homicide detective, Jimmy is an ex-con running a corner store, and Dave struggles to maintain his marriage while battling inner demons. When Jimmy's daughter is found murdered, Sean is assigned the case, forcing him to confront both present violence and haunting memories from his past. His investigation puts him at odds with Jimmy, whose old criminal instincts tempt him toward brutal justice. Meanwhile, Dave returns home the night of the murder covered in blood, raising suspicions about his involvement. As Sean seeks to restore order through the law, Jimmy's thirst for vengeance pulls him deeper into moral darkness. Celeste, Dave's wife, sleeps beside a man she fears may be a monster, hiding his true nature from everyone, including himself. This tense psychological thriller explores themes of love, loyalty, faith, and the impact of the past, as the characters face their darkest truths.

Rachel's husband adores her. When she hit rock bottom, he was there with her every step of the way as she slowly regained her confidence, and her sanity. But his mysterious behaviour forces her to probe for the truth about her beloved husband. How can she feel certain that she ever knew him? And was she right to ever trust him?

Though best known for his hugely successful novels, Dennis Lehane is also a master of the short story. This collection, his first to be published in the UK, includes the story 'Running out of Dog' which was featured in THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES 2005 and THE BEST AMERICAN MYSTERY STORIES OF THE CENTURY.

There was only ever one candidate for the job of assembling Boston Noir: Dennis Lehane!

In un quartiere periferico di Boston, Sean, Jimmy e Dave fanno a botte in mezzo alla strada. Una macchina accosta. A bordo due uomini. Dave sale con loro. E scompare. Per quattro, terribili giorni. Venticinque anni dopo, Dave è accusato di omicidio. La vittima è la figlia di Jimmy. E Sean è l'agente incaricato delle indagini. Per loro è giunto il momento di fare i conti con il passato, e con l'agghiacciante episodio che ha sfregiato le loro anime.

Svazek obsahuje zkrácené verze čtyř úspěšných anglických a amerických románů různých žánrů v českém překladu. / Pompeje - Robert Harris /Horká linka - Michael Connelly / Letní svit - Luanne Riceová / V pasti - Dennis Lehane

When they were children, Sean Devine, Jimmy Marcus, and Dave Boyle were friends. But then a strange car pulled up to their street. One boy got into 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 is a homicide detective. Jimmy is an ex-con who owns a corner store. And Dave is trying to hold his marriage together and keep his demons at bay -- demons that urge him to do terrible things. When Jimmy's daughter is found murdered, Sean is assigned to the case. His investigation brings him into conflict with Jimmy, who finds his old criminal impulses tempt him to solve the crime with brutal justice. And then there is Dave, who came home the night Jimmy's daughter died covered in someone else's blood. A tense and unnerving psychological thriller, Mystic River is also an epic novel of love and loyalty, faith and family, in which people irrevocably marked by the past find themselves on a collision course with the darkest truths of their own hidden selves.

1954 год. В тюремную больницу для умалишенных преступников прибывает судебный пристав Тедди Дэниелс со своим новым напарником, чтобы расследовать странное исчезновение одной из пациенток. Это не единственная загадка, которую таит остров Проклятых. Постепенно Тедди становится ясно, что на острове все не так, как кажется, и, чтобы выбраться из паутины лжи, ему вряд ли придется рассчитывать на кого-то, кроме себя. Между тем на остров обрушивается ураган, который обрывает все связи с материком, и тонкая грань, отделяющая мир ночных кошмаров и безумия от реальности, становится все более зыбкой…

De privé-detectives Kenzie en Gennaro gaan met hulp van een veroordeelde drugshandelaar in Boston op zoek naar een ontvoerd vierjarig meisje.

Patrick Kenzie und Angela Gennaro sind verheiratet und Eltern einer vierjährigen Tochter. Vier Jahre alt war auch Amanda McCready, als sie entführt und schließlich von Angela und Patrick wiedergefunden wurde. Nun ist Amanda ein Teenager und erneut verschwunden. Ein weiteres Mal macht sich Patrick auf die Suche nach ihr. Doch in welche Abgründe ihn diese Suche führen wird, kann nicht einmal ein abgeklärter Ermittler wie Patrick Kenzie erahnen.