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One-Shot Harry
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Our favorite part of reading a historical mystery is catching wind of cameo appearances of famous people. There’s a vicarious thrill of being there with the protagonist as we come across real life characters in Gary Phillips’ One-Shot Harry. Set in 1963 LA, the music is cool and racial tensions are hot. Immerse yourself in another time not too far from where we are now.
Race and civil rights in 1963 Los Angeles provide a powerful backdrop in Gary Phillips’s riveting mystery about an African American crime scene photographer seeking justice for a friend—perfect for fans of Walter Mosley, James Ellroy, and George Pelecanos.
LOS ANGELES, 1963: Korean War veteran Harry Ingram earns a living as a news photographer and occasional process server: chasing police radio calls and dodging baseball bats. With racial tensions running high on the eve of Martin Luther Kin...
LOS ANGELES, 1963: Korean War veteran Harry Ingram earns a living as a news photographer and occasional process server: chasing police radio calls and dodging baseball bats. With racial tensions running high on the eve of Martin Luther Kin...