Drama City by George Pelecanos

This is a typical Pelecanos book in that has lots of violence and drugs.  There is also a brief sex scene and some language.  "Drama city" refers to D.C.  Pelecanos always presents a side of Washington I have never seen as a tourist!  This book introduces all new characters I haven't read about before in his books, although Derek Strange of Strange Investigations makes a cameo.  The story is largely concerned with a man who was recently released from prison.  We also get glimpses of the lives of his probation officer, his former drug crew, their competition, and the narcotics anonymous members who attend his same meeting.  It doesn't read as a straight narrative and seems more like a series of vignettes.  It is a quick easy read.