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The martini shot : a novella and stories
Title:
The martini shot : a novella and stories
Author:
Pelecanos, George P.
Personal Author:
Uniform Title:
Works. Selections
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2015.
Physical Description:
295 pages ; 22 cm
Summary:
"Whether they're cops or conmen, savage killers or creative types, gangsters or God-fearing citizens, George Pelecanos' characters are always engaged in a fight for their lives. They fight to advance or simply to survive; they fight against odds, against enemies, even against themselves. In this, his first collection of stories, the acclaimed novelist introduces readers to a vivid and eclectic cast of combatants."--Provided by publisher.
Language:
English
Contents:
Confidential informant -- Chosen -- String music -- When you're hungry -- Miss Mary's room -- Plastic Paddy -- Dead their eyes implore us -- Martini shot.
ISBN:
9780316284370
Format :
Book