Pelecanos, George

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The Man Who Came Uptown

For readers who enjoy mysteries for their atmosphere and social commentary, this work does not disappoint.

The Man Who Came Uptown

For readers who enjoy mysteries for their atmosphere and social commentary, this work does not disappoint.
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The Martini Shot

This collection of terrific stories is recommended with sincere reservations for adult audio collections. ["The best pieces in this collection do linger in memory ("Miss Mary's Room"), but many readers will view this title as a stopgap until the author's next full-length novel. A welcome but inessential addition to any public library's collection": LJ 10/1/14 review of the Little, Brown hc.]
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The Martini Shot

The best pieces in this collection do linger in memory ("Miss Mary's Room"), but many readers will view this title as a stopgap until the author's next full-length novel. A welcome but inessential addition to any public library's collection. [See Prepub Alert, 7/7/14.]
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The Double

In his second book (after The Cut) featuring private investigator Spero Lucas, Pelecanos juggles multiple narratives without sacrificing the austere narrative style he's perfected. Though the author doesn't break new ground thematically, this sequel brings his ambiguous hero into sharper focus, making him a character readers will want to know better.
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The Cut

When valuable things are stolen, investigator Spero Lucas is the one to find them...
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