Soul Circus - George Pelecanos

Capital cities have a lot going for them in the majority of cases. They are usually the seat of power and for centuries have attracted the cream of their nation giving them the best architecture, art and finance. However, for every positive these cities have a negative. Crime, pollution, corruption and poverty are also rife in many capitals. London has many stunning areas, but also many that you would never choose to go. As long as you stick to the good parts of a town you can have a nice time, but this does not mean you should ignore the bad. When my Father returned from America's capital, Washington, he informed me that the place was very poor in many areas. Who ...  Read the complete review

George P Pelecanos, Soul Circus Orion hardback 2003 Orion paperback £6.99, available at £5.59 from Amazon.co.uk 362 pages ISBN: 0752858793 “The chains binding Granville Oliver’s wrists scraped the scarred surface of the table before him. Manacles also bound his ankles.” Private investigator Derek Strange is visiting a client in prison in the opening scene of this book. He previously helped to put Granville Oliver there. He hates what his client represents and the crimes he has committed. Oliver was previously a successful gangster, and Strange loathes the drugs and guns culture that threatens to destroy the community they both come ...  Read the complete review