All Shot Up

Mystery Detective Fiction Noir Contemporary Fiction

Description

In the gritty streets of Harlem, a violent shootout erupts outside a bar, leaving two dead and a prominent politician critically wounded. As if that weren't enough, a substantial sum of money has disappeared without a trace, plunging the community into chaos. Detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson are called in to untangle this deadly web of crime, facing down a trio of cunning heistmen disguised as police officers. Himes masterfully blends hard-boiled detective fiction with sharp social commentary, exploring themes of corruption, greed, and the struggle for justice in a city teetering on the brink.