The Savage, Noble Death of Babs DionneLiterary thrillers just don't come any better Richard Russo Heartfelt, beguiling, gritty and true Justin Cronin Sometimes your ancestors breathe through you. Sometimes, they call for vengeance The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne tells the story of Babs Dionne, a doting grandmother and vicious crime matriarch who rules her small town with an iron fist. She controls the flow of drugs into its borders with the help of her loyal lieutenants,