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Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro, #3)

Dennis Lehane
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Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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Dennis Lehane

Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1990s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Sacred by Dennis Lehane, private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro are hired by a dying billionaire to find his missing daughter, Desiree Stone. The case unfolds with twists and turns, leading the investigators through a web of deceit and danger in their search for the truth.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

26,366 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dennis Lehane's Sacred offers a fast-paced and gripping tale with well-drawn characters and intricate plotting. Positively received for its suspenseful narrative and dark humor, some readers felt the story occasionally dragged and lacked depth in character development. Overall, it's a compelling read for crime fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro, #3)?

Readers who enjoyed the intensity of Raymond Chandler's The Big Sleep or the psychological depth of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will be captivated by Dennis Lehane's Sacred. This novel appeals to those who appreciate intricate mysteries, complex characters, and richly atmospheric settings.

4.2

26,366 ratings

75%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Boston, Massachusetts • 1990s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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