Lawrence P. Jackson, Chester Himes' Biographer, on the Iconic Harlem Detective Series

"They take no prisoners. There are no heroes. Everybody is exposed for who they are at their least desirable or least beautiful moments."



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Why Crime Fiction Needs to Take on the World—and Change It

We all know the power of fiction to do some good. It’s cover for forbidden facts. It can shine a spotlight on corruption....