George P. Pelecanos

George P. Pelecanos

9 Series

George P. Pelecanos is an American author known for his detective fiction set in his hometown of Washington D.C. His notable characters include Nick Stefanos, the D.C. Quartet, and Derek Strange. In addition to his writing, Pelecanos has achieved success as a television and film producer.

George P. Pelecanos debuted as an author in 1992 with "A Firing Offense," the first book in the Nick Stefanos series. This series follows Nick, a private investigator navigating the gritty streets of Washington, D.C. Pelecanos' subsequent novels continue to explore crime and redemption, often set against the backdrop of urban America. His works delve into the lives of diverse characters entangled in complex moral dilemmas. Pelecanos' storytelling captivates readers with its raw authenticity and deep character development.

Nick Stefanos

A Firing Offense

(1992)

Nick's Trip

(1993)

Down by the River Where the Dead Men Go

(1995)

D.C. Quartet

The Big Blowdown

(1996)

King Suckerman

(1997)

The Sweet Forever

(1998)

Shame the Devil

(2000)

Derek Strange & Terry Quinn

Right as Rain

(2001)

Hell to Pay

(2002)

Soul Circus

(2003)

Hard Revolution

(2004)

What It Was

(2012)

Spero Lucas

The Cut

(2011)

The Double

(2013)

Standalone Novels

Shoedog

(1994)

Drama City

(2005)

The Night Gardener

(2006)

The Turnaround

(2008)

The Way Home

(2009)

The Man Who Came Uptown

(2018)

Short Stories/Novellas

The Dead Their Eyes Implore Us

(2014)

Buster: A Dog

(2024)

Short Story Collections

The Martini Shot

(2015)

Owning Up

(2024)

Graphic Novels

S6X: The Complete Graphic Novel

(2018)

Anthologies

Measures of Poison

(2002)

D.C. Noir

(2005)

D.C. Noir 2

(2008)

The Best American Mystery Stories 2008

(2008)

USA Noir

(2013)

The Highway Kind

(2016)

Ink and Daggers

(2023)

Brutal & Strange

(2023)

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