Himes, Chester
Blind Man with a Pistol
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241692615
- author:
- Himes, Chester
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Blind Man with a Pistol is a darkly comedic and sensual tale set against the vibrant backdrop of Harlem in a heatwave. When a mysterious figure falls dead at the feet of detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson, their investigation takes an unexpected turn. As they navigate the chaotic streets of Harlem, Jones and Johnson must contend with the city's simmering tensions and their own complicated relationship. With a day that descends into night, this surreal case propels them into the heart of the community, where nothing is as it seems. With its unique blend of humor, style, and gritty realism, Blind Man with a Pistol is a gripping and unapologetic portrayal of life in 1950s Harlem.
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