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The Lonely Witness

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The Lonely Witness by William Boyle delves into the gritty, crime-filled streets of Brooklyn, following Amy, a former party girl turned vigilante. She witnesses a violent act and becomes entangled in a dangerous pursuit as her past and present collide. The narrative weaves tension with deep character exploration, painting a vivid portrait of searching for redemption amidst chaos.
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If you enjoy gripping crime stories with a noir twist, this book may captivate you with its vivid Brooklyn setting and deeply layered characters. The narrative weaves suspense and introspection, offering a thrilling ride through a complex tale of crime and personal struggle. Fans of gritty, atmospheric mysteries will find this an engrossing read.

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The Lonely Witness

Powerful and evocative, The Lonely Witness brings Brooklyn to life and exposes the harsh realities of crime and punishment on the city streets.

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Powerful and evocative, The Lonely Witness brings Brooklyn to life and exposes the harsh realities of crime and punishment on the city streets.

Amy was once a party girl, but now she lives a lonely life. Helping the house-bound to receive communion in the Gravesend neighbourhood of Brooklyn, she knows the community well. When a local woman goes missing, Amy senses something isn't right.

Tailing the woman's suspicious son, she winds her way through Brooklyn's streets. But before she can act, he is dead.

Captivated by the crime she's witnessed and the murderer himself, Amy doesn't call the cops. Instead, she collects the weapon from the sidewalk and soon finds herself on the trail of a killer.

Powerful and evocative, The Lonely Witness brings Brooklyn to life and exposes the harsh realities of crime and punishment on the city streets.

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The Lonely Witness by William Boyle is praised for its exploration of character motivations within a crime fiction framework. Set in Brooklyn, it features Amy Falconetti, a compelling noir protagonist navigating a transformative journey. The novel is noted for its nuanced storytelling, with comparisons to the works of George Pelecanos and Dennis Lehane, and is described as an excellent sequel with a strong plot and well-developed characters.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857302427

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: No Exit Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

William Boyle is the author of eight books set in and around the southern Brooklyn neighbourhood of Gravesend, where he was born and raised. His books have been nominated for the Hammett Prize, the John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award in the UK, and the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière in France, and they have been included on best-of lists in Washington Post, CrimeReads, and more. He currently lives in Oxford, Mississippi.

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