Silhouette: Murder. Politics. New Orleans. by Michael Martin

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

***** “A fascinating read, clear and suspenseful.”
***** “A complex tale. Keeps the reader guessing.”
***** “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