DILEMMA OF LAW

The Dilemma of Right is a brilliant novel that moves at breakneck speed. His theme, family secrets and the concept of punishment. His setting, the dark side of the city of Washington – the place where politicians and diplomats never dare to go near. Derek Strange, an ex-cop who works as a detective in his private firm "Strange Investigations", takes on the case of a police officer who was murdered by a colleague in an unfortunate night fight. The mother of the murdered policeman asks Strange to solve the case. The mother's appeal leads Strange to the underworld of Washington, where police and criminals operate under their own secret laws, and where human life is worth less than money and drugs. With Terry Quinn at his side, the cop who was acquitted of the death of his colleague, but unable to escape his remorse, Strange confronts the drug trade, racism, and the hatred of killers that haunt his pages book. The Dilemma of Law is by far George P. Pelecanos' most direct and powerful book. A masterpiece of psychological tension, elaborate plot and impressive climax, which ranks him among the sacred monsters of detective literature. A little about the author: George Pelecanos was born in Washington, D.C., in 1957. After working as a cook, janitor, shoe salesman, and laborer, he published his first novel in 1992. Since then, Pelecanos has published eleven other books of crime fiction, which it all takes place in his hometown. His novels have won numerous awards in America, Europe and Japan. His short stories have been featured in Esquire and many detective fiction collections. Alongside his writing work, Pelecanos collaborates with Mojo, GQ, Uncut, The Washington Post and The New York Times, and many other publications. George Pelecanos has also contributed screenplays to the hit television series The Wire, and has co-produced several feature films. Today he lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife and their three children.