Darktown is a relentlessly gripping, highly intelligent crime novel set in Atlanta in 1948, a city rife with corruption, racism and violence, perfect for readers of Attica Locke's Black Water Rising and James Ellroy's L.A. Confidential.
Darktown Series
This series plunges readers into the tense atmosphere of 1948 Atlanta, where the city's first racially segregated police unit is formed. Follow the journeys of eight Black officers as they navigate a landscape fraught with racism and corruption, striving to uphold justice. Each case becomes not only a mystery to solve but also a battle for respect and humanity. Immerse yourself in a compelling narrative that explores societal darkness and individual courage.
Recommended Reading Order
Lightning Men follows the multi-award-nominated, highly acclaimed crime debut Darktown into a city on the brink of huge and violent change - and full of secrets.