The Blue Flame
If there is another case in store for Derek, let’s hope Mr. Pelecanos won’t make us wait another 14 years to read about it.
The novel evolves into a look at the bonds of friendship, at conspiracies and at the importance of community in a tightly wound plot ... Burns bright.
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Gritty, dark, violent ... Pelecanos’ realistic descriptions of life in the Black communities of Washington, DC, and his vividly depicted characters, authentic dialogue, and ability to infuse a story with both violence and warmth make this an outstanding read.
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