One-Shot Harry

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 1963 Los Angeles, Gary Phillips’s historical crime novel follows African American forensic photographer Harry Ingram as he investigates the suspicious death of his jazz musician friend, Ben Kinslow. With mounting racial tensions and the imminent Freedom Rally, Ingram—an Army veteran navigating both crime scenes and a complex societal landscape—discovers unsettling clues that suggest foul play in what the LAPD deems an accident. Driven by a sense of justice, he risks his own safety as he delves into the dark corners of LA, confronting a cast of characters from various walks of life, each connected to a web of intrigue.