Dennis Lehane's 'Small Mercies' is a crime thriller dealing with racism : NPR

While set in Boston's Southie in 1974, the story is incredibly timely. It's at once a crime novel, an unflinching look at racism, and a heart-wrenching tale about a mother who has lost everything.

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