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The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne

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Pushcart Prize-winning author Ron Currie turns his pen to hard-boiled crime in this immersive story. A ruthless matriarch with a small town at her disposal, Babs Dionne is a character you won't soon forget — and one you'll want to talk about with everyone you know.

A USA Today Bestseller!

Named a Best Book of the Year by Vulture, BookPage, Publishers Weekly, and Real Simple • A WSJ Best Mystery Book of 2025 • A 2025 NPR Book We Love

"Terrific in-your-face crime story, featuring the unlikeliest drug family you've ever met. It's like the second coming of Elmore Leonard." —Stephen King

“Darkly funny, shocking, and unblinking, The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne is a tour de force with a palpable rendering of place and time and unforgettable characters.” ...

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