{"product_id":"the-drop-a-novel-9780063084896","title":"The Drop: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Drop is a crime story, love story, and journey of faith set in Boston's underworld, featuring a lonely bartender, a pit bull puppy, the Chechen mafia, and a curious cop. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNew York Times bestselling author Dennis Lehanes' The Drop is a captivating crime story, interwoven with elements of love and a profound exploration of faith. Set in the seedy underbelly of Boston, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey through the lives of diverse characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A gritty gem...a stark and moving short novel.\" - Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo days after Christmas, Bob Saginowski, a lonely bartender searching for a purpose in life, rescues an abused and abandoned pit bull puppy from a trash can and encounters a wounded woman named Nadia Dunn, seeking solace in something to believe in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs their relationship deepens, they cross paths with the Chechen mafia, who have taken control of his cousin Marv's bar and use it as a clandestine money drop. Marv, once a formidable figure, has become embittered and desperate due to years of disappointment and thwarted hopes. Alongside them are two hapless stick-up artists who mistakenly target the bar, a curious cop, and the original owner of the puppy, a psychotic man named Eric Deeds, who is determined to reclaim his beloved pet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Drop is a masterfully crafted tale that delves into the complexities of human relationships, moral dilemmas, and the pursuit of redemption. Lehanes' writing is vivid and evocative, drawing the reader into the heart of Boston's underworld and immersing them in a world of crime, passion, and ultimately, the power of faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating novel is not to be missed by fans of crime fiction, literary fiction, or anyone seeking a thought-provoking and emotionally charged reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 170g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 202 x 134 x 15 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780063084896\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dennis Lehane","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44098106982650,"sku":"9780063084896","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1647339064638_book.jpg?v=1647357392","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-drop-a-novel-9780063084896","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}