A Rage in Harlem

Set in the gritty streets of New York, Chester Himes's "A Rage in Harlem" is a darkly witty and hardboiled detective novel featuring Harlem detectives Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones. The story follows Jackson, who attempts a foolproof money-making scheme only to find himself broke, wanted by the police, and racing to recover his lost fortune and love. Blending brutal humor, violence, and vivid characters, this novel marks the debut of Himes's acclaimed Harlem detective series.