Description
Discover 'A Rage in Harlem', a gripping crime novel that redefines the hardboiled genre. This captivating story, penned by Chester Himes, takes you deep into the heart of 1950s Harlem, where Jackson's foolproof scheme to turn ten-dollar bills into hundreds spirals into chaos. As Jackson finds himself broke and on the run from the police, he must navigate a richly woven tapestry of danger, deception, and dark humor in his desperate quest to reclaim both his fortunes and the love of Imabelle. The novel introduces the iconic Harlem detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, set against a backdrop of lurid violence and cunning cons, including a conman disguised as a Sister of Mercy. Praised by the Sunday Times as 'the greatest find in American crime fiction since Raymond Chandler', 'A Rage in Harlem' is not just a book; it's an experience. This brand-new B-format paperback edition, released by Penguin UK in 2021, spans 224 pages and includes a fresh introduction by Luc Sante. Don’t miss out on this essential addition to your bookshelf that merges classic crime fiction with the gritty essence of urban life. Order now and enjoy swift delivery to your doorstep, ensuring that you’ll be absorbed in this thrilling narrative in no time!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241521083
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
'The greatest find in American crime fiction since Raymond Chandler' Sunday Times
Jackson's woman has found him a foolproof way to make money - a technique for turning ten dollar bills into hundreds. But when the scheme somehow fails, Jackson is left broke, wanted by the police and desperately racing to get back both his money and his loving Imabelle.
The first of Chester Himes's novels featuring the hardboiled Harlem detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, A Rage in Harlem has swagger, brutal humour, lurid violence, a hearse loaded with gold and a conman dressed as a Sister of Mercy.
With a new Introduction by Luc Sante.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241521083
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224
Description:
'The greatest find in American crime fiction since Raymond Chandler' Sunday Times
Jackson's woman has found him a foolproof way to make money - a technique for turning ten dollar bills into hundreds. But when the scheme somehow fails, Jackson is left broke, wanted by the police and desperately racing to get back both his money and his loving Imabelle.
The first of Chester Himes's novels featuring the hardboiled Harlem detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, A Rage in Harlem has swagger, brutal humour, lurid violence, a hearse loaded with gold and a conman dressed as a Sister of Mercy.
With a new Introduction by Luc Sante.