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Right as Rain
Right as Rain
Author: George P. Pelecanos
Derek Strange is an ex-cop who now runs his own private detective agency. The mother of a young police officer killed by another cop hires him to clear up the lingering doubts surrounding her son's death. Although Terry Quinn, the other cop, has been cleared in the official investigation, his guilt torments him. After Strange interviews him, Qui...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780446610797
ISBN-10: 0446610798
Publication Date: 2/1/2002
Pages: 384
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3.7 stars, based on 38 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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In "Right As Rain" George Pelecanos introduces a memorable new pair of characters (Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, ex cops turned private detectives) into the grittily real Washington DC landscape which has led to him being acclaimed as 'A great writer' who 'deserves to be listed among the best'.
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Two former DC cops, one black and one white, find themselves collaborating to clear the reputation of another black cop who was shot in mysterious circumstances. Gritty, slangy, unflinching about the drug and prostitution trades and the racial tensions on the streets of our nation's capital.

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Whenever you come upon a new author it takes a bit of time to get into his rhythm of writing. This is definitely a new author for me and the story-line is exceptional, the characters compelling and the plot tight. I'll be looking for more from Pelecanos.
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I really enjoyed this hardboiled crime novel which takes place in the Washington D.C. area. It's a little graphic and gritty in places, but a very good read.
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First time I've read this author. Excellent mystery. I enjoyed the characters and the realistic descriptions of the environments that exist in many parts of the country today.


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