{"product_id":"the-big-blowdown","title":"The Big Blowdown","description":"Powerfully told, elegantly wrought, George P. Pelecanos's The Big Blowdown is a knockout.\n\nWashington DC, 1946. For Joey Recevo and Pete Karras, two kids from one of Washington's rougher neighborhoods, the easiest work to find after the War is all criminal---providing a little muscle for a local boss. But Karris is soft on his fellow immigrants, and the boss can't let his mob get soft, so one of his boys gives Karras a painful lesson.\n\nThree years later, it's the same mob that figures big Nick Stefanos's grill needs protection---and this decision will once again bring Joey and Pete face-to-face. In this final confrontation, the two of them will find the meaning of friendship, the heart of honor, and the cost of both.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0312242913\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0312242913.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Pelecanos, George\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42868997423165,"sku":"BVV.0312242913.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0312242913-0.jpg?v=1767388014","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-big-blowdown","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}