A Drink Before the War (Kenzie & Gennaro, #1)
by Dennis Lehane
A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 25.8K reader ratings. First published in 1994. The book spans 282 pages.
About A Drink Before the War
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 , the first in Lehane's acclaimed series with Boston detectives Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro, is a remarkable debut that is at once a pulsating crime thriller and a mirror of our world, one in which the worst human horrors are found closest to home, and the most vicious obscenities are committed in the name of love.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dennis Lehane |
| Published | 1994 |
| Pages | 282 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,800 |
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What genre is A Drink Before the War?
A Drink Before the War is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is A Drink Before the War worth reading?
Based on 25.8K reader ratings, A Drink Before the War has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Drink Before the War?
A Drink Before the War has 282 pages.
Who wrote A Drink Before the War?
A Drink Before the War was written by Dennis Lehane. It was first published in 1994.
What is the ISBN for A Drink Before the War?
The ISBN-13 for A Drink Before the War is 9780156029020.0.
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