The Conjure-Man Dies
$45.78
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
5 April 2022
Summary
Harlem detective Perry Dart tackles nosy neighbors, supernatural rites, and murder.
An unmissable entry in the esteemed Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress to highlight the best of American crime fiction.
When the body of N’Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem’s ten Black police detectives, is called in to inves…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781464215964 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1464215960 |
| Author: | Rudolph Fisher |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Poisoned Pen Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 5 April 2022 |
| Weight: | 319g |
| Dimensions: | 21mm x 140mm x 215mm |
| Series: | Library of Congress Crime Classics |
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Critics Review
“The novel captures the energy and exuberance of Harlem in the ‘30s, the struggle for education and respect, and the lively and playful language of the time.” - First Clue
“Library of Congress Crime Classics presents a welcome resurrection of the first non-serialized mystery novel by a Black author, featuring an all-Black cast, originally published in 1932…It’s about time this genuine classic was back in print.” – Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
“The novel captures the energy and exuberance of Harlem in the ‘30s, the struggle for education and respect, and the lively and playful language of the time.” – First Clue
Rudolph Fisher
Rudolph Fisher was a distinguished doctor, accomplished musician, and dramatist. He was one of the principal writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but died in 1934 aged only 37.
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