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Dennis Lehane

Dennis Lehane (born August 4, 1966) is an American author from a working‑class Boston background. After studying at Eckerd College and earning an MFA in creative writing at Florida International University, he published his debut novel A Drink Before the War in 1994. He gained fame with Gone Baby Gone (1998), Mystic River (2001) – both adapted into films – and Shutter Island (2003). Lehane’s work, often set in Boston, blends mystery, thriller, and crime elements, earning awards such as the Anthony and Barry Awards. His most recent novel, Small Mercies, was released in April 2023.