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Drama City

Drama City

by George Pelecanos (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.25
Synopsis

Lorenzo Brown is fresh out of the clink. The former drug enforcer has vowed to go straight and found himself a job as an officer for the Humane Society. He patrols downtown DC looking for ill-treated pets - but in the course of his day repeatedly comes face-to-face with his old life. Rachel Lopez is an attractive young probation officer. Brown is one of her clients but also fast becoming one of her friends - perhaps he is one that can be saved. Nigel Johnson is a smart young drug-dealer on the make. He has plans to make a lot of money AND stay alive to spend it. He already runs his neighbourhood but doesn't realise that he stands on the brink of a vicious turf war which could destroy him. From these basic players, Pelecanos weaves and amazing new novel, one that defines a generation of black, Hispanic and white Americans fighting - literally - for their lives.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 304
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 05 Jan 2006
ISBN 10: 0753819392
ISBN 13: 9780753819395
Book Overview: George Pelecanos becomes more succesful with every book. His sales are increasing nearly as fast as the amount of positive coverage he gets for every new novel. New paperback series look has been a huge hit with buyers - it's sharp, contemporary and unique 'Once again, Pelecanos treads the Washington DC soft shoe shuffle with assurance and pathos. Despairing characters flit across the drug saturated streets of the US capital in a wonderful, if tragic, waltz of despair. ... Savour while you can' GUARDIAN 'Few American thriller writers can evoke the jagged rhythms of ghetto life as does George Pelecanos ... un-put-downable' IRISH INDEPENDENT 'This had me ducking behind the covers' MIRROR

Media Reviews
'A thoroughly enjoyable read.' THE SUN
Author Bio
George Pelecanos lives in Washington DC with his wife and children. He is also an acclaimed screenwriter, including credits for the hit series The Wire. He also manages Circle Films, an independent production company responsible for such films as the Coen Brothers' Raising Arizona, Miller's Crossing and Barton Fink.