Derek Strange

In the heart of Washington D.C., where the shadows of the past loom over the pulse of the present, veteran detective Derek Strange and his partner Terry Quinn are drawn into a web of crime and moral complexity that challenges their every belief. Each gripping installment in George Pelecanos' critically acclaimed Derek Strange series explores the gritty realities of urban life as they navigate a city rife with corruption, racial tensions, and the haunting echoes of their own histories. Driven by an unwavering quest for justice and plagued by personal demons, Strange's unyielding pursuit of truth sets him on a collision course with an underworld that refuses to stay buried. As they close in on a string of harrowing cases, Strange and Quinn must confront their own vulnerabilities while grappling with themes of redemption, loyalty, and the cost of their chosen paths. Richly textured with vivid characterizations and an authentic depiction of D.C.'s multifaceted neighborhoods, this electrifying series invites readers to delve into a world where every choice matters, and the line between right and wrong is perilously thin. Join Derek Strange and Terry Quinn as they face their toughest challenges yet—will they emerge with their souls intact, or will the city's darkness claim them? Discover the suspense and intrigue that awaits in every corner of this riveting series that begs the question: how far would you go for justice?