Dennis Lehane and the new crime novel
Dennis Lehane is an American author who has written several best sellers. Three of his books have been adapted into films and his growing arsenal of awards continues to mount! He is not only a writer, but a teacher and director as well. Lehane has truly changed the crime novel for the better and pushed the envelope to increase the appeal of this genre.
Lehane is a master writer. His books enthrall you and make you feel like you are involved. He has taken story telling to a whole new level. Some of his more acclaimed works are: Shutter Island, Moonlight Mile, and Gone, Baby, Gone. Two of these were made into very popular films.
In his latest novel, Moonlight Mile, he follows up his series from where he left off in Gone, Baby, Gone. Amanda, who was kidnapped in the latest installment is now sixteen and is missing again. This book continues in Lehane’s tradition of the smart quips and humor that speckle the pages of blood and crime. Lehane’s amazing story telling takes us into the lives of his characters and truly makes them real. We are able to feel their emotions and sense their motives. The characters become alive under his talented pen!
It is certain that the Kenzie and Gennaro series has forever changed the crime novel. Lehane so masterfully weaves his web with both traditional crime drama elements and his own spin on the genre. He takes us into his world and imparts his life-knowledge through his vivid characters. Lehane is an author that appears to be able to stand the test of time and adapt his novels to be relatable to different times in society. His works continue to grow and evolve and it is exciting to see what story he will unfold next!