
William Boyle
3 SeriesWilliam Boyle is an American crime fiction author renowned for his novels "Gravesend," "The Lonely Witness," and "A Friend Is a Gift You Give Yourself." His works have received acclaim for their gritty realism and authentic dialogue.
In William Boyle's "A Friend Is a Gift You Give Yourself," mob widow Rena Ruggiero embarks on an unexpected journey after striking her neighbor with an ashtray and stealing his Impala. Her attempt to reach her daughter's home fails when she is rejected, leading her to befriend Lacey, a former porn star. Meanwhile, Rena's granddaughter, Lucia, seeks an escape from her mother and her mother's ex-boyfriend. The novel explores the peculiarities of friendship amidst these intertwined narratives.