In this highly anticipated sequel from Edgar Award-winning "master of
craft and narrative," Walter Mosley, Joe King Oliver is entangled in a
dangerous case when he's asked to investigate whether a white
nationalist is being unjustly set up. (National Book Foundation)
A NYTBR Editors' Choice Selection
When friend of the family and multi-billionaire Roger Ferris comes to
Joe with an assignment, he's got no choice but to accept, even if the
case is a tough one to stomach. White nationalist Alfred Xavier Quiller
has been accused of murder and the sale of sensitive information to the
Russians. Ferris has reason to believe Quiller's been set up and he
needs King to see if the charges hold.
This linear assignment becomes a winding quest to uncover the extent of
Quiller's dealings, to understand Ferris' skin in the game, and to get
to the bottom of who is working for whom. Even with the help of
bodyguard and mercenary Oliya Ruez--no regular girl Friday--the machine
King's up against proves relentless and unsparing. As King gets closer
to exposing the truth, he and his loved ones barrel towards grave
danger.
Mosley once again proves himself a "master of craft and narrative"
(National Book Foundation) in this carefully plotted mystery that is
at once a classic caper, a family saga and an examination of fealty,
pride and how deep debt can go.
