Brad answered the following question:
"Question: was it somebody here who said that Pelecanos is
having to stop writing these because of some disagreement
with publishers about their darkness? Can't remember the
details."
"I believe it was the elements of social criticism that
offended his publishers. Remember: it's George Bush's world -
we only live in it!"
Offended is way too harsh a term. They thought the social
content kept him from the bigger audience he is always
supposed to be on the verge of finally achieving. The
implication wasn't so much that it might offend them, as it
got in the way of a purely plot-driven read.
Mark
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