About the book
A brilliant thriller featuring private investigators Derek Strange and Terry Quinn takes the pair into the most dangerous territory ever.
Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, the team of private investigators who made their stunning debut in Right As Rain, are hired to find a 14-year-old white girl from the suburbs who's run away from home and is now working as a prostitute. The two ex-cops think they know D.C.'s dangers, but nothing in their experience has prepared them for Worldwide Wilson, the pimp whose territory they're intruding upon.
Combining inimitable neighborhood flavor, action scenes that rank among the best in fiction, and a clear-eyed view of morality in a world with few rules, Hell to Pay is another Pelecanos masterpiece for his ever-expanding audience to savor.
Editions of Hell to Pay
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780316695060
- EBook
- ISBN 9780759527096
Read an Excerpt
A brilliant thriller featuring private investigators Derek Strange and Terry Quinn takes the pair into the most dangerous territory ever.
Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, the team of private investigators who made their stunning debut in Right As Rain, are hired to find a 14-year-old white girl from the suburbs who's run away from home and is now working as a prostitute. The two ex-cops think they know D.C.'s dangers, but nothing in their experience has prepared them for Worldwide Wilson, the pimp whose territory they're intruding upon.
Combining inimitable neighborhood flavor, action scenes that rank among the best in fiction, and a clear-eyed view of morality in a world with few rules, Hell to Pay is another Pelecanos masterpiece for his ever-expanding audience to savor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hell to Pay about?
A brilliant thriller featuring private investigators Derek Strange and Terry Quinn takes the pair into the most dangerous territory ever.
Derek Strange and Terry Quinn, the team of private investigators who made their stunning debut in Right As Rain, are hired to find a 14-year-old white girl from the suburbs who's run away from home and is now working as a prostitute. The two ex-cops think they know D.C.'s dangers, but nothing in their experience has prepared them for Worldwide Wilson, the pimp whose territory they're intruding upon.
Combining inimitable neighborhood flavor, action scenes that rank among the best in fiction, and a clear-eyed view of morality in a world with few rules, Hell to Pay is another Pelecanos masterpiece for his ever-expanding audience to savor.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hell to Pay?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
Where can I read a sample of Hell to Pay?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780316695060
Is Hell to Pay part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Derek Strange and Terry Quinn Series
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hell to Pay?
George Pelecanos
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hell to Pay is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780316695060) and ebook(ISBN 9780759527096)
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