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Kenzie & Gennaro

by Dennis Lehane

6 books Started 1994 Latest 2010
Publication Reading Order

The Kenzie & Gennaro is a Crime Fiction series by Dennis Lehane, made up of 6 books published between 1994 and 2010. It begins with A Drink Before the War (1994), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Moonlight Mile (2010), spanning 16 years of storytelling.

6books
16years active
2decades
~3.2yrs between books
2010latest release
# Title Year Buy
1990s
1 A Drink Before the War 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Darkness, Take My Hand Dilys Award 1997Full award history → 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Sacred 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Gone, Baby, Gone 🏆 Deutscher Krimi Preis 2001🏆 Barry Award 1999🏆 Dilys Award 1999Anthony Award 1999Shamus Award 1999Full award history → 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Prayers for Rain 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2010s
6 Moonlight MileLatest 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Kenzie & Gennaro series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Kenzie & Gennaro series?

Start with A Drink Before the War (1994), the first book in the Kenzie & Gennaro series by Dennis Lehane. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Kenzie & Gennaro series?

There are 6 books in the Kenzie & Gennaro series by Dennis Lehane, published between 1994 and 2010.

What is the first book in the Kenzie & Gennaro series?

The first book in the Kenzie & Gennaro series is A Drink Before the War, published in 1994 by Dennis Lehane.

What is the latest book in the Kenzie & Gennaro series?

The most recent book in the Kenzie & Gennaro series is Moonlight Mile (2010) by Dennis Lehane.

Dennis Lehane is a renowned American author born in 1965 in Boston, Massachusetts. His powerful storytelling and gritty realism have captivated readers worldwide. Lehane's notable works include the "Kenzie-Genaro" series featuring private detectives Patrick Kenzie and Angela Genaro, as well as standalone novels such as "Mystic River" and "Gone, Baby, Gone." His books have been adapted into critically acclaimed films, including Clint Eastwood's "Mystic River" (2003) and Ben Affleck's "Gone Baby Gone" (2007). Lehane has garnered numerous awards, including the Edgar Award for Best Novel for "Mystic River" and the Anthony Award for Best Novel for "Shutter Island." His works have been praised for their vivid characterization, intricate plots, and exploration of moral and emotional dilemmas. With his ability to delve into the complexities of human nature, Dennis Lehane has established himself as a master of crime fiction, earning both critical acclaim and a loyal following among readers.

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About the Kenzie & Gennaro series

Dennis Lehane's Kenzie & Gennaro novels are gritty, big-hearted Boston private-eye fiction. Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro are working-class investigators from the rough neighbourhood of Dorchester, taking cases that drag them into the city's violence, corruption and moral grey zones — including the unforgettable, harrowing "Gone, Baby, Gone."

Lehane writes with muscular prose, real social conscience, and a deep feel for blue-collar Boston. The cases are tough and the moral questions genuinely hard, while Patrick and Angie's relationship gives the series its soul.

Read in order from "A Drink Before the War," as the characters' bond and the toll of their work build across the books.