Jake Lamar Books

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Montmartre, this crime fiction debut introduces Ricky Jenks, a former American who has settled into a routine as a piano player. While he enjoys friendships with fellow African-Americans in Paris and a casual relationship with a French Muslim woman, his contentment is tested as he navigates the complexities of his life. The story promises to explore themes of identity, belonging, and the unexpected challenges that arise in a foreign land.

Viper's Dream is a hard-boiled crime novel set in the jazz world of Harlem between 1936 and 1961, combining elements of the epic Godfather films and the Harlem detective novels of Chester Himes. But Viper's Dream has a fast-paced vibe all its own, a story charged with suspense, intrigue and plot twists and spiced with...

In einer Februarnacht 1992 wird Clay Robinette, ein ehemaliger Reporter und nun Dozent, von seinem Kollegen Reggie Brogus kontaktiert, der eine Leiche in seinem Büro entdeckt hat. Das Opfer, eine frühere Affäre von Clay, führt ihn auf die Spur eines Mörders, während er selbst ins Visier der Ermittlungen gerät. Der Roman verbindet Krimi, Gesellschaftssatire und politische Themen.