Darkness, Take My Hand – Dennis LeHane

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Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane is the second gripping novel in the Kenzie & Gennaro detective series, showcasing Lehane’s masterful command of gritty, atmospheric noir. Set in the tough, working-class neighbourhoods of Boston, the story follows private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro as they take on a high-stakes case involving a prominent psychiatrist who is being hunted by a ruthless Irish mob. Having grown up in the same unforgiving streets, Kenzie and Gennaro know well the harsh realities of retribution and violence.

As the investigation unfolds, buried secrets resurface, unleashing a wave of brutality that challenges even the seasoned detectives’ resolve. Lehane’s razor-sharp dialogue and haunting prose bring to life a world where the lines between justice and revenge blur, culminating in a tense and unforgettable tale of redemption and darkness. Fans of Mystic River and Gone, Baby, Gone will find this novel a compelling addition to Lehane’s oeuvre.

Ideal for readers who appreciate hard-hitting crime fiction infused with deep characterisation and moral complexity.