What happens when the drive to succeed professionally collides with
ambitions of the heart? In The Lurking Place, James Eric Lowell, a
young Black poet, strives to advance his career and extend his whirlwind
romance with his white lover, Sophia. Set in New York City and Mexico
during 1968--a time of political upheaval and social change--this
cinematic page-turner captivates the reader with its richly drawn
settings and unforgettable characters. Will James finish his manuscript
and have his book published? Will Sophia stay with James or allow her
family to reign in her passions?