The Big Blowdown
1996 • 313 pages

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A novel on two immigrant boys growing up in 1940s Washington--their friendship, their loves and their crimes. One Greek, the other Italian, they are involved in collection work for loan sharks who prey on immigrants. By the author of Nick's Trip.

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4 primary books

#1 in D.C. Quartet

D.C. Quartet is a 4-book series with 4 primary works first released in 1996 with contributions by George Pelecanos.

The Big Blowdown
King Suckerman
The Sweet Forever
Shame the Devil

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