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Book SynopsisPowerful and evocative, The Lonely Witness brings Brooklyn to life and exposes the harsh realities of crime and punishment on the city streets.
Trade ReviewSkilfully shows how crime fiction has the ability to explore what motivates people to choose their path in life -- Oline H. Cogdill * Herald-Whig *
The Lonely Witness is a map of Brooklyn's genome. Amy Falconetti is that rarest of noir characters, a woman redeemed and a redeemer. Walking in her shoes for only a few blocks is worth the price of admission -- Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of What You Break
Elegiac and wistful, Boyle's second novel tells the story of Amy, a former hipster who has forsaken bands and booze for a simpler life in Gravesend, Brooklyn -- Lisa Levy * Crime Reads *
An excellent sequel with a superb plot, matched by its realistically shaped characters -- Oline H. Cogdill * Washington Post *
If you like the richly nuanced novels of George Pelecanos or Dennis Lehane, be prepared to add Boyle to your regular reading list * BookPage *
