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The Martini Shot and Other Stories

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Stories of survival on the gritty streets.

The Martini Shot and Other Stories is a captivating read for those who crave an unflinching portrayal of life on the streets of a city. Pelecanos' writing crackles with energy as he delves into the dark and gritty inner workings of characters grappling with survival in a violent world. This collection of short stories brings to light corruption, revenge, honor, and sacrifice in a way that is both disturbing and captivating. It is the perfect read for those who are not afraid to confront the harsh realities of life and the dark side of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Martini Shot and Other Stories

Regular price ₱440.55 ₱242.55 45% off
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₱218.30 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9781409151357
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: ₱760.05
Publisher: Orion
Date of Publication: 2016-01-14
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.62
(rated by 863 readers)

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From the writer of the HBO series Treme and The Wire comes a brand new collection of short stories What really goes on beneath the surface of a city? There's the slum kid whose basketball skills earn him loyal friends and bitter rivals. The police informant grappling with his own sick conscience. A helpless young drug dealer watches as violence seeps into the lives of those who he cares about. And a writer on a TV cop show who finds drama and reality are colliding much too close to home. Corruption, revenge, honour, sacrifice and the fight to survive. Dark, fast-paced and crackling with energy, these stories expose the violence and darkness on the streets of any city. Gritty and hard-hitting, THE MARTINI SHOT is Pelecanos at his very best.
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Stories of survival on the gritty streets.

The Martini Shot and Other Stories is a captivating read for those who crave an unflinching portrayal of life on the streets of a city. Pelecanos' writing crackles with energy as he delves into the dark and gritty inner workings of characters grappling with survival in a violent world. This collection of short stories brings to light corruption, revenge, honor, and sacrifice in a way that is both disturbing and captivating. It is the perfect read for those who are not afraid to confront the harsh realities of life and the dark side of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.