The Heat’s On
The Heat’s On by Chester Himes is a reissue published by Vintage Crime/Black Lizard on November 28, 1988. This novel features detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones as they navigate a chaotic and humor-infused narrative within the Harlem Detectives series. The story unfolds with the detectives facing a series of misfortunes, including disciplinary actions and a shocking hoax regarding Grave Digger’s fate, all while they pursue a significant drug case involving a large sum of heroin and a mysterious figure known as Pinky.
Readers will find a blend of action and dark humor as Coffin Ed and Grave Digger tackle the challenges of their investigation. The plot is marked by escalating tension and a fast-paced sequence of events, showcasing the detectives’ relentless pursuit amidst the chaos. With themes related to mystery and the complexities of urban life, this edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English, offering a vivid glimpse into the dynamics of crime and camaraderie in New York City.
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Detectives Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones are in the hot seat in one of the most chaotic, brutally funny novels in the groundbreaking Harlem Detectives series. • “A rattlingly good action melodrama spiced with a maximum of humor and a minimum of self-consciousness.” —The New York Times
From the start, nothing goes right for Coffin Ed and Grave Digger. They are disciplined for use of excessive force. Grave Digger is shot and his death announced in a hoax radio bulletin. Bodies pile up faster than Coffin Ed and Grave Digger can run. Yet, try as they might, they always seem to be one hot step behind the cause of all the mayhem—three million dollars’ worth of heroin and a giant albino called Pinky.
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