The "Ray Carney" series by Colson Whitehead is set against the vibrant backdrop of Harlem, spanning the 1960s and 1970s. It follows the life of Ray Carney, a furniture salesman who moonlights as a fence for stolen goods. In the first book, "Harlem Shuffle," Carney navigates the challenges of balancing his reputable business with his ties to the criminal underworld. The sequel, "Crook Manifesto," shifts to the 1970s and ups the stakes as Carney gets dragged back into a world of heists and hustles, driven by family commitments and a changing urban landscape. Readers will experience a mix of historical context, crime fiction, and a deep dive into the protagonist's dual existence. Through Carney's eyes, Whitehead paints a vivid picture of Harlem, filled with colorful characters and the constant push-pull between morality and survival.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys, this gloriously entertaining novel is "fast-paced, keen-eyed and very funny ... about race, power and the history of Harlem ... Read more
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning Colson Whitehead continues his Harlem saga in a powerful and hugely-entertaining novel that summons 1970s New York in all its seedy glory. It’s 1971. Trash piles up on the streets, crime is at an all-time high, the cit... Read more
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