Silhouette by Michael Martin

NEWLY WIDOWED AND STRUGGLING with single fatherhood, a small-town prosecutor investigating a murder uncovers racially-charged secrets that threaten a charismatic Black mayor’s ambitious plans for New Orleans.

“A fascinating read, clear and suspenseful, all the way until the end. Keeps the reader guessing and turning the page. This is a complex tale with lots of character.”

“The author does a wonderful job expressing the intricacies and nuances of race in America.”

“Ben Harper is smart, anchored, educated, and cares about his people…a Black detective worthy of Black readers’ admiration.”

Category: Mystery – African American