The Strangler

Set against the tense backdrop of 1963 Boston, William Landay’s gripping novel explores a city's fears amid a mob war and the notorious Boston Strangler killer. It follows the intertwined lives of the Daley brothers—each caught on different sides of crime and justice—as they confront dangerous secrets and personal trials. As their stories unfold, the novel weaves themes of family loyalty, moral ambiguity, and the hunt for truth into a compelling narrative that builds toward an explosive climax.