Middle Passage

Set aboard an illegal slave ship, Middle Passage follows Rutherford Calhoun, a clever and mischievous freed slave, as he navigates a treacherous journey filled with danger, moral dilemmas, and supernatural forces. The novel blends allegory, black comedy, naval adventure, and horror to explore themes of survival and loyalty on the high seas. Praised as a modern classic, it offers a riveting and inventive story that challenges and entertains.