Himes, Chester
The Real Cool Killers (Penguin Modern Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241521113
- author:
- Himes, Chester
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Real Cool Killers by Chester Himes is a gripping crime novel that delves into the darker side of Harlem's streets. When Ulysses Galen turns up dead, detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson are left with a complex case involving a smoking gun and a suspect taken by a gang called the Real Cool Moslems. As the investigation unfolds, the detectives' personal lives become increasingly entangled with the case, threatening to take a turn for the worse. With its raw energy and grizzly comedy, this book is set against the vibrant backdrop of 1940s Harlem, where crime and violence lurk around every corner. With its tough-as-nails tone and unflinching portrayal of life on the streets, The Real Cool Killers is a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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