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Boston Noir

By: Dennis Lehane - editor
Narrated by: Karen White, Scott Aiello, Stephen Hoye, Jason Culp, Jeri Silverman, Suzanne Toren, Marc Vietor, Scott Brick
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Brand-new stories by: Dennis Lehane, Stewart O'Nan, Patricia Powell, John Dufresne, Lynne Heitman, Don Lee, Russ Aborn, Itabari Njeri, Jim Fusilli, Brendan DuBois, and Dana Cameron.

Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, The Given Day) has proven himself to be a master of both crime fiction and literary fiction. Here, he extends his literary prowess to that of master curator. In keeping with the Akashic Noir series tradition, each story in Boston Noir is set in a different neighborhood of the city - the impressively diverse collection extends from Roxbury to Cambridge, from Southie to the Boston Harbor, and all stops in between. Lehane's own contribution - the longest story in the volume - is set in his beloved home neighborhood of Dorchester and showcases his phenomenal ability to grip the heart, soul, and throat of the reader.

In 2003, Lehane's novel Mystic River was adapted into film and quickly garnered six Academy Award nominations (with Sean Penn and Tim Robbins each winning Academy Awards).

The complete list of narrators includes Karen White, Scott Aiello, Stephen Hoye, Jason Culp, Jeri Silverman, Suzanne Toren, Marc Vietor, Scott Brick, Joe Barrett, Carington MacDuffie, and Erin Moon.

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Editorial reviews

"Dennis Lehane advises us not to judge the genre by its Hollywood images of sharp men in fedoras lighting cigarettes for femmes fatales standing in the dark alleys.... [Lehane] writes persuasively of the gentrification that has.... left people feeling crushed." ( New York Times Book Review)
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I absolutely loved Boston Noir — really, really loved it. Listening to it felt like going home. As someone who grew up in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the stories brought me right back to the neighborhoods I know so well. The characters, the environment, even the smallest details in the surroundings were so vividly described that I could picture myself walking those streets again.
The accents were spot on, and the references to the different suburbs felt incredibly authentic. I especially appreciated the mention of things like "What parish are you from?" — a question that instantly brought back memories and made the stories feel that much more personal and real.
This audiobook isn’t just entertaining — it's an experience. For anyone from Boston or who loves gritty, atmospheric crime fiction, this is a must-listen.

Boston Noir - A Captivating Listen — Especially for Boston Natives

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