“Currie’s tense, inspired book introduces a character fans will not soon forget: Babs Dionne may not be The Godfather, but she runs the show in Waterville, Maine . . . Though Currie has flirted with crime writing in his previous novels, Dionne is his first full-throttled foray into the genre. It’s a doozy, packed with dark humor and canny observations about small towns, matriarchal power, and the violence inherent in the never-ending war on drugs. ”
— Oprah Daily
“Marvelous. . . Currie’s passionate prose is so sharp it practically jumps off the page, igniting plenty of page-turning action. . . The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne is full of on-point social commentary, violence, savvy sleuthing, poignant characterizations—and loads of love and humor. With a top-notch blend of gritty mystery and bighearted drama, it’s Dennis Lehane meets Ann Patchett. ”
— Bookpage (Starred Review)
“Violence, heartbreak, sorrow, and a dash of grim humor are splashed across the pages with abandon as Currie carefully chronicles the fascinating, unforgettable life of a woman who will do anything for her family, her French American heritage, and her town. Fans of Dennis Lehane’s , as well as readers who appreciate their crime fiction served straight up with no chaser, will be mesmerized by Currie’s latest. ”
