The Night Gardener
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
372
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 1980s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Set in contemporary Washington D.C., George Pelecanos's crime thriller The Night Gardener begins with a series of murders thought to be the work of a serial killer known as The Night Gardener. Twenty years later, detectives Gus Ramone and Dan Holliday reprise their roles to solve a new case with similar trademarks, uncovering layers of urban violence, secrets, and life in D.C. The book contains themes of sexual assault and murder.
Gritty
Dark
Mysterious
Emotional
Suspenseful
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George Pelecanos’s The Night Gardener offers a gripping narrative with rich characters and evocative settings, securing praise for its skilled storytelling and complex moral themes. However, some readers feel its pacing lags at times. Overall, it effectively maintains suspense while exploring profound human issues.
The Night Gardener by George Pelecanos captivates readers who enjoy gritty, urban crime dramas and morally complex characters. Fans of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer or Dennis Lehane's Mystic River will appreciate the novel's intense narrative and intricate plotting rooted in the harsh realities of Washington, D.C.
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372
Novel • Fiction
Washington, D.C. • 1980s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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