One-Shot Harry
One-Shot Harry by Gary Phillips is a riveting mystery set against the backdrop of race and civil rights in 1963 Los Angeles. Published by Soho Press on April 12, 2022, this edition spans 288 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Harry Ingram, a Korean War veteran who works as a crime scene photographer and process server. As racial tensions escalate, Ingram finds himself navigating dangerous situations while seeking justice for his friend, a white jazz trumpeter involved in a suspicious car accident.
Readers will encounter a gripping narrative as Ingram uses his camera and instincts to uncover the truth behind the accident, challenging the LAPD’s initial conclusions. The plot immerses readers in the complexities of crime and societal issues, featuring a cast of characters that includes racists, gangsters, and activists. With its blend of historical context and thrilling storytelling, One-Shot Harry offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced during a pivotal moment in American history.
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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 King’s Freedom Rally, Ingram risks becoming a victim at every crime scene he photographs.
When Ingram hears about a deadly automobile accident on his police scanner, he recognizes the vehicle described as belonging to his good friend and old army buddy, a white jazz trumpeter. The LAPD declares the car crash an accident, but when Ingram develops his photos, he sees signs of foul play. Ingram feels compelled to play detective, even if it means putting his own life on the line. Armed with his wits, his camera, and occasionally his Colt .45, “One-Shot” Harry plunges headfirst into the seamy underbelly of LA society, tangling with racists, leftists, gangsters, zealots, and lovers as he attempts to solve the mystery.
Master storyteller and crime fiction legend Gary Phillips has filled the pages of One-Shot Harry with fascinating historical cameos, wise-cracks, tenderness, and an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride of a plot with consequences far beyond one dead body.
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