Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane (English) Paperback Book

Description: Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane Dennis Lehanes first book for Little, Brown heralds the return of much-loved characters Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sixteen-year-old Amanda McCready has disappeared. Her anxious aunt contacts Patrick Kenzie to investigate. It is not the first time she has gone missing, as Patrick well knows - he was the investigator who worked on her case when she was kidnapped before, as a four-year-old.But this is not a simple case of a runaway girl. In fact, nothing in Amandas life has been simple: brought up by the worlds worst mother, neglected throughout her childhood, she has nonetheless blossomed into a formidably intelligent young woman. A young woman so bright that she can seemingly out-think and out-manoeuvre anyone...For Patrick, the case leads him down Bostons darkest, most dangerous streets - and into a world of shocking secrets that will threaten not only Amandas life, but also his own and that of his partner Angie Gennaro. Notes Paperback edition of the latest novel from Lehane, his first for Little, Brown. Features the return of much-loved characters Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro. Lehane is a critically acclaimed author, and was a leading writer on TV series The Wire. His novel Shutter Island, recently made into a successful film, has sold over 100,000 copies. Lehane will appear as a guest at the Harrogate Crime Festival this July. Author Biography Dennis Lehane was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He has won and been shortlisted for several awards for his writing and three of his books have been made into films. He lives in the Boston area. Review Vintage stuff... another dark but absurdly enjoyable tale thats so beautifully written and so sharp in its details and atmosphere that its no wonder Lehanes books attract filmmakers with such ease - Irish VoiceLehane perfectly captur[es] gloomy post-financial meltdown Boston. Fortunately, he brought Patrick and Angie along to offset the murk; their chemistry has only gotten fizzier, with a realistic dash of old-married-couple resolve - Entertainment WeeklyLehane is a writer bringing new confidence and an easy prowess to a new chapter in an epic story - the Kenzie-Gennaro saga - Washington Post[Lehane has] emerged from the whodunit ghetto as a broader and more substantial talent. . . .When it comes to keeping readers exactly where he wants them, Mr Lehane offers a bravura demonstration of how its done - New York TimesEach character...is described with economy and wit... and yet the most impressive aspect of the novel is the way that Lehane shows the psychological effects of having to deal with damaged people day after day - Evening StandardLehane brilliantly uses the ethical dilemma - which comes first: the law or personal morality? - to explore the wintry wastes of Boston in the United States of Recession - Sunday TimesA good thriller that does not shy away from questions of moral responsibility, and maintains a quick-fire pace and winning line in repartee - MetroA suitably thrilling addition to the duos six-book saga - Shortlist Promotional * Supported by a massive consumer advertising push to define his brand status * High profile PR event around publication * Online promotion * Cross-promotion with LoveFilm Prizes Short-listed for CrimeFest e-Dunnit Awards 2012 (UK) Long Description Sixteen-year-old Amanda McCready has disappeared. Her anxious aunt contacts Patrick Kenzie to investigate. It is not the first time she has gone missing, as Patrick well knows - he was the investigator who worked on her case when she was kidnapped before, as a four-year-old.But this is not a simple case of a runaway girl. In fact, nothing in Amandas life has been simple: brought up by the worlds worst mother, neglected throughout her childhood, she has nonetheless blossomed into a formidably intelligent young woman. A young woman so bright that she can seemingly out-think and out-manoeuvre anyone...For Patrick, the case leads him down Bostons darkest, most dangerous streets - and into a world of shocking secrets that will threaten not only Amandas life, but also his own and that of his partner Angie Gennaro. Review Quote Vintage stuff... another dark but absurdly enjoyable tale thats so beautifully written and so sharp in its details and atmosphere that its no wonder Lehanes books attract filmmakers with such ease - Irish VoiceLehane perfectly captur[es] gloomy post-financial meltdown Boston. Fortunately, he brought Patrick and Angie along to offset the murk; their chemistry has only gotten fizzier, with a realistic dash of old-married-couple resolve - Entertainment WeeklyLehane is a writer bringing new confidence and an easy prowess to a new chapter in an epic story - the Kenzie-Gennaro saga - Washington Post[Lehane has] emerged from the whodunit ghetto as a broader and more substantial talent. . . .When it comes to keeping readers exactly where he wants them, Mr Lehane offers a bravura demonstration of how its done - New York TimesEach character...is described with economy and wit... and yet the most impressive aspect of the novel is the way that Lehane shows the psychological effects of having to deal with damaged people day after day - Evening StandardLehane brilliantly uses the ethical dilemma - which comes first: the law or personal morality? - to explore the wintry wastes of Boston in the United States of Recession - Sunday TimesA good thriller that does not shy away from questions of moral responsibility, and maintains a quick-fire pace and winning line in repartee - MetroA suitably thrilling addition to the duos six-book saga - Shortlist Promotional "Headline" Dennis Lehanes first book for Little, Brown heralds the return of much-loved characters Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro Description for Sales People Dennis Lehane is one of the most critically acclaimed authors in the world and a leading writer on The Wire Details ISBN0349123683 Author Dennis Lehane Pages 448 Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2011 ISBN-10 0349123683 ISBN-13 9780349123684 Format Paperback Imprint Abacus Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Language English Short Title MOONLIGHT MILE Residence Boston, MA, US Replaces 9780349000244 DEWEY 813.54 UK Release Date 2011-06-23 Publication Date 2011-06-23 Series Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro Audience General NZ Release Date 2011-07-25 AU Release Date 2011-07-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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