SOLVED. Father kills son's killer. [s]

[Brian]

The book, or story, is set in New England, perhaps Maine, in the latter half of the 20th century. I read it in 2005. A boy of 18 or so is killed by a another boy in a dispute over a girl, and the killer is protected by his wealthy father's influence as I recall. In the end, the frustrated father, with a friend, takes the killer to a house outside town, murders and buries him. I seem to recall that the author had a French last name.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Remember the cover? Was it a standalone or part of a series? When you read it did it seem new or old?

[Brian]

Standalone so far as I knew. A bit dated but cars were used... As they were taking the killer to the place where he would be killed they were stopped at a. At a bridge or something like that. I remember the killer was the son of an oyster or Fishing Company family.

Thanks for trying to help!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Did the father get caught for killing the other boy? What did the killer's family do that kept him protected (other than throw a ton of money at the problem)?

[Brian]

The story ends with the burial of the boy and so I did not see the father get arrested. The rich families seem to have connections to the police again if I recall correctly.

[Arielle]

bumping

[Brian]

The answer to the author in question is Andre Dubus, whom I found only after tedious searches on the internet. He wrote "Killings" on which the movie "In the Bedroom" was based.

[Kris]

Glad you found your book, Brian. Thanks for the update. Here's the link - Killings by Andre Dubus.