The Double by George Pelecanos. “Of all the writers who've ever attempted to capture all that is Washington, DC, Pelecanos does the best job. You can really tell that he lives here, and he loves the city. In this book, private eye Spero Lucas is hired to return a stolen painting. It's a nuanced and shaded book with twists and turns that never seem convoluted or contrived. If you haven't read Pelecanos, start now. He's a master.”
