The Crazy Kill
The Crazy Kill by Chester Himes is a reissue published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on December 17, 1989. This 160-page work is presented in English and is part of the Harlem Detectives series, known for its exploration of themes such as love, jealousy, and violence within a mystery framework.
In this thriller, the story begins with Reverend Short witnessing a robbery from his window, leading to an unexpected turn of events when he falls into a bread basket. The situation escalates with the discovery of a dead body, prompting private investigators Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson to unravel the mystery surrounding the murder of Valentine Haines. Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of crime and human emotions within the context of hard-boiled fiction, reflecting the unique perspectives of African American characters.
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From “one of the most important American writers of the 20th century” (Walter Mosley) comes a classic thriller in the trailblazing Harlem Detectives series, in which love and jealousy erupt into violence.
One early morning, Reverend Short is watching from his bedroom window as the A&P across the street is robbed. As he tries to see the thief get away, the opium-addicted preacher leans too far and falls out–but he is unscathed, thanks to an enormous bread basket outside the bakery downstairs. As the crowd gathers to see what happened, a shocking discovery is made: There is another body in the bread basket, and Valentine Haines is dead, really dead. It’s up to Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson to find out who murdered Val.
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