Only the Wicked

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Set against the backdrop of baseball's segregated past, the story follows private investigator Ivan Monk as he uncovers the truth behind the deaths of Old Man Spears and his former teammate Kennesaw Riles. Monk's investigation reveals a dark history tied to civil rights activism and a conspiracy involving Mississippi businessmen. As he delves into his family's past, he confronts lingering hatred and the impact of historical injustices, making this case both deeply personal and politically charged.