The Huntsman A Novel
The Huntsman A Novel by Whitney Terrell, published by Penguin on July 30, 2002, is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of class division in Kansas City. The narrative begins with the discovery of a young debutante’s body in the Missouri River, prompting the community to confront its hidden past. Central to the story is Booker Short, a young black man with a personal vendetta, whose interactions with the affluent Clarissa Sayers and the circumstances surrounding her death reveal deep societal rifts.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as mystery and detective work, as well as a hard-boiled narrative style that brings the city to life. The book intricately weaves together personal and societal conflicts, showcasing the characters’ struggles against a backdrop of historical grievances. With 384 pages, this edition presents a detailed examination of a fractured society, inviting readers to reflect on the implications of Booker’s quest for vengeance and the broader social dynamics at play.
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The “searing” (New York Times Book Review) first novel by Whitney Terrell, author of The Good Lieutenant
A New York Times Notable Book
When a young debutante’s body is pulled from the Missouri River, the inhabitants of Kansas City-a metropolis fractured by class division-are forced to examine their own buried history. At the center of the intrigue is Booker Short, a bitter young black man who came to town bearing a grudge about the past. His ascent into white Kansas City society, his romance with the young and wealthy Clarissa Sayers, and his involvement in her death polarize the city and lead to the final, shocking revelation of the wrong that Booker has come to avenge. With razor-sharp detail that presents the city as a character as vivid as the people living there, Whitney Terrell explores a divided society with unflinching insight.
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