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The Big Blowdown

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A novel on two immigrant boys growing up in 1940s Washington--their friendship, their loves and their crimes. One Greek, the other Italian, they are involved in collection work for loan sharks who prey on immigrants. By the author of Nick's Trip.

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The Big Blowdown, George P. Pelecanos

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1999
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English
Released
1999
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Paperback
ISBN10
0312242913
ISBN13
9780312242916
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A novel on two immigrant boys growing up in 1940s Washington--their friendship, their loves and their crimes. One Greek, the other Italian, they are involved in collection work for loan sharks who prey on immigrants. By the author of Nick's Trip.