Author: Chester Himes Year: 1957 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Mystery, Crime, Classic Culture: African-American
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ISBNs: 9780679720409 0679720405 |
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A Rage in Harlem is a ripping introduction to Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, patrolling New York City's roughest streets in Chester Himes's groundbreaking Harlem Detectives series. For love of fine, wily Imabelle, hapless Jackson surrenders his life savings to a con man who knows the secret of turning ten-dollar bills into hundreds'and then he steals from his boss, only to lose the stolen money at a craps table. Luckily for him, he can turn to his savvy twin brother, Goldy, who earns a living'disguised as a Sister of Mercy'by selling tickets to Heaven in Harlem. With Goldy on his side, Jackson is ready for payback. From the Trade Paperback edition.
This book is part of the "Harlem Cycle" series. Here are some other books from this series:
 | "The Heat's On" First published in 1961 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
 | "The Crazy Kill" First published in 1959 Rank: , Original star rating: , Adjusted star rating: , Pop rating: |
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