The Cut

In "The Cut," crime fiction author George Pelecanos introduces Spero Lucas, an anti-hero navigating the gritty underbelly of Washington, D.C. After returning from Iraq, Spero works as a specialist recovering stolen property for a defense attorney, but his latest job, commissioned by a crime boss, leads him into a dangerous world filled with violence and moral ambiguity. As he delves deeper into the case, Spero must confront the potentially devastating consequences of his choices, raising the question of whether any reward is worth sacrificing what he holds dear. This thrilling debut sets the stage for an engaging series centered around Spero Lucas.