--- product_id: 14832677 title: "The Strangler: A Novel" price: "VT6356" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14832677-the-strangler-a-novel store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Strangler: A Novel **Price:** VT6356 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Strangler: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** VT6356 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14832677-the-strangler-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Before the New York Time s bestselling success of Defending Jacob, William Landay wrote this widely acclaimed second novel of crime and suspense, which was named a Favorite Crime Novel of the Year by the Los Angeles Times and several other newspapers. Boston, 1963. Meet the charming, brawling Daley brothers. Joe is a cop whose gambling habits have dragged him down into the city’s underworld. Michael is a lawyer, always the smartest man in the room. And Ricky is the youngest son, a prince of thieves whose latest heist may be his last. For the Daleys, crime is the family business—they’re simply on different sides of it. Then a killer, a man who hunts women with brutal efficiency and no sign of stopping, strikes too close to the Daley home. The brothers unite to find the Strangler, a journey that leads to the darkest corners of Boston—and exposes an even deeper mystery that threatens to tear the family apart. Includes an excerpt of Defending Jacob NAMED ONE OF THE BEST CRIME NOVELS OF THE YEAR BY Los Angeles Times • The Guardian • St. Louis Post-Dispatch • The Kansas City Star “Reminiscent of Dennis Lehane’s Mystic River , the novel takes us into a dark world where goodness is smothered and villainy thrives. . . . I was completely riveted.”— The Boston Globe “A dense and satisfying novel of crime and retribution . . . [Landay has] been touted as the natural successor to George V. Higgins.”— The Independent “A gripping, atmospheric saga.”— The Wall Street Journal “An impressive and satisfying performance.”— The Washington Post “Smart and surprising.”— Esquire Review: Excellent writing and draws you in from the beginning - The Strangler was a great book. It drew me in from the first page and kept me entertained until the end. What I liked most was that Landay developed each character in the book. It was not a typical formula mystery with the same shallow characters doing the same thing until 15 pages from the end and then it was done. This book had themes within themes and as the story unraveled - the reader learned more and more about the characters. The reader can tell that Landay takes his time with each word. He does not churn out novels that are like fast food and 2 chapters in you realize - hey I read this already. Each of his books are detailed and suspenseful. I really enjoyed Mission Flats as well. Review: A great read. - The Strangler is a big and captivating story. Set in Boston in the '60s, the story centers on three Irish brothers and their extended families. Born in the Irish section of Boston into a policeman's family, each brother has chosen a separate path - prosecutor, policeman, and burglar. While very different in every way with the rivalries common to brothers, they are still of one family, each affected by their larger-than-life father who was murdered in the line of duty in an unsolved case. The story tracts a period of their lives where each is tested separately with personal choices and face the consequences of those choices. In the background is the case of the Boston Strangler which plays into the story with fascinating impact. Landay has a fine sense of Boston: the neighborhoods, the language, and its unique DNA. He builds his characters expertly, revealing their fears and needs and what drives them. From these parts, Landay produces a rich, complex, and enormously satisfying tale. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #756,299 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5,482 in Psychological Fiction (Books) #11,154 in Psychological Thrillers (Books) #17,004 in Suspense Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 1,237 Reviews | ## Images ![The Strangler: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81c9mSckVkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent writing and draws you in from the beginning *by J***G on January 19, 2012* The Strangler was a great book. It drew me in from the first page and kept me entertained until the end. What I liked most was that Landay developed each character in the book. It was not a typical formula mystery with the same shallow characters doing the same thing until 15 pages from the end and then it was done. This book had themes within themes and as the story unraveled - the reader learned more and more about the characters. The reader can tell that Landay takes his time with each word. He does not churn out novels that are like fast food and 2 chapters in you realize - hey I read this already. Each of his books are detailed and suspenseful. I really enjoyed Mission Flats as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read. *by B***N on November 20, 2012* The Strangler is a big and captivating story. Set in Boston in the '60s, the story centers on three Irish brothers and their extended families. Born in the Irish section of Boston into a policeman's family, each brother has chosen a separate path - prosecutor, policeman, and burglar. While very different in every way with the rivalries common to brothers, they are still of one family, each affected by their larger-than-life father who was murdered in the line of duty in an unsolved case. The story tracts a period of their lives where each is tested separately with personal choices and face the consequences of those choices. In the background is the case of the Boston Strangler which plays into the story with fascinating impact. Landay has a fine sense of Boston: the neighborhoods, the language, and its unique DNA. He builds his characters expertly, revealing their fears and needs and what drives them. From these parts, Landay produces a rich, complex, and enormously satisfying tale. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Overwritten...shorter would have been better *by A***R on March 19, 2014* This author has great command of the English langueage and writes so well! BUT...his overuse of the F word was ludicrous. He prohably would have shortened this novel by at least 25 pages if he had edited out that highly overused word. This was a real page turner in spots...really held my attention and kept me reading, but it went on and on unnecessarily in other places. I very much liked the first book of his that I read (Defending Jacob) but could have skiipped this one and probably won't pursue anymore. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14832677-the-strangler-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/14832677-the-strangler-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*