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What was Dennis Lehane's first published novel?

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  • A Drink Before the War

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A Drink Before the War is the first novel written by Dennis Lehane, published in 1994. The novel is a crime drama set in Boston, Massachusetts, and follows the story of Patrick Kenzie, a private investigator who is hired to investigate the disappearance of a young woman. The novel was a critical and commercial success, and was praised for its suspenseful plot, complex characters, and Lehane's gritty writing style.
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