“Jesus, Dolores, you've got to get yourself together. You've got responsibilities. Think about those sometimes - okay? - and get your fucking head right." Those were the last words his wife heard from him. He'd closed the door and walked down the stairs, paused on the last step. He thought of going back. He thought of going back up the stairs and into the apartment and somehow making it right. Or, if not right, at least softer. Softer. That would have been nice.”
This novel delves into themes of madness, memory, and the human psyche, as the protagonist navigates a treacherous landscape of secrets and lies. more
Dennis Lehane, born on August 4, 1965, is a renowned American author known for his crime and suspense novels. His works, often set in Boston, delve into the dark side of human nature and the complexities of society. more
“When will I learn to stop toying with other people’s lives?”
“I wonder if things would have turned out differently, if Ihadn’t taken this trail.”
“Bad decisions seemed obvious only in retrospect.”
“How can you repent for a mistake that wasn't made by you?”