Saint of the Narrows Street
Soho Press
February 4, 2025
Acclaimed author William Boyle, who has come to be known as the “crime poet of Brooklyn”, follows the lives of two sisters who become embroiled in an accidental murder and a well planned cover-up.
Sisters Risa and Giulia are haunted by the men in their lives. Risa, who has endured years of abuse at the hands of her husband, just wants to build a better future for her son, but fears that his father’s blood runs too strong in his veins. Giulia, Risa’s sister, strives to be seen for more than her good looks. As the sisters desperately fight to overcome the cycles of violence and trauma that plague their Brooklyn neighborhood, they find that their secrets can’t stay buried forever.
In turns a tense, nail-biting thriller and a quiet, slow-burn reckoning, Boyle’s newest saga masterfully blends social realism and noir sensibility against the backdrop of a radically changing Brooklyn.
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Praise for William Boyle:
Praise for Shoot the Moonlight Out:
“Boyle emerges not just as a consummate crime writer, but as a
poet of the underclass, unwaveringly portraying lives gone wrong
but still finding a little moonlight ‘spilling its light on the cracks
in the sidewalks and all the cracked hearts.”
—Booklist, Starred Review
"(A) masterly literary noir from Boyle...This mature, nuanced
work is a must for George Pelecanos fans.
—Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review
Praise for City of Margins:
“The author's exquisitely drawn character soon uncover secrets and make
connections with each other that echo those of a Greek tragedy, with
similar results. Boyle comfortably stands next to literary crime favorites like
Don Winslow, Richard Price, and Lou Berney.”
—Library Journal, Starred Review
“Outstanding novel...Boyle's characters are vividly drawn and painfully
real. Fans of literary crime novelists such as George Pelecanos and
Richard Price will be highly rewarded.”
—Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review
Praise for Gravesend:
"Boyle chews the local dialect like a Nathan’s hot dog, biting into
the juices of pure Brooklynese and savoring the mustardy aftertaste."
—New York Times Book Review
"A simply riveting and deftly crafted novel of revenge, desperation, and escape,
Gravesend showcases author William Boyle's genuine flair as a novelist for
character and narrative driven storytelling."
—Midwest Book Review
Praise for A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself:
"Comic crime capers are fun. Comic crime capers starring women are even
more fun. William Boyle delivers some choice laughs and a terrific trio of
felons. A road trip that’s so much fun you don’t want it to end."
—New York Times Book Review
"A funny, gritty, touching narrative about the strength of three
New York women caught in a world of abusive men, broken families,
and mob violence. Crime fiction usually stays within the confines of
the genre, but Boyle breaks away from those restrictions.”
—NPR