Reader Robot Main Page TNRD Library Homepage Pelecanos, George P. Shame the Devil. Gritty is the word to describe George P. Pelecanos's Shame the Devil . The tale is full of atmosphere and suspense as broken souls haunt the seedy bars and run-down joints in the Washington, DC, area. A simple bag job goes awry, and Frank murders all the witnesses. Frank's brother is killed in turn during the getaway, as is a young child who scampers in front of their crazily careening car.
Years go by, and the case appears unsolvable.
The relatives of the victims, including the child's father, Dimitri Karras, form a support group. But when Frank reappears to avenge his brother's death, Dimitri finds an opportunity for justice and revenge. Word of Mouth Author Index. Word of Mouth Title Index. Word of Mouth Homepage.