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...
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.