A Brief History of Seven Killings

Winner of the 2015 Man Booker Prize, A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James recounts the tumultuous events surrounding the 1976 assassination attempt on reggae icon Bob Marley. This ambitious novel traverses decades and continents, featuring a diverse cast of characters—including assassins, journalists, and ghosts—while painting a vivid picture of the violent and unstable climate in Jamaica during the 1970s and its far-reaching consequences in subsequent eras. With its stunning narrative and inventive storytelling, the book cements James' status as a prominent literary voice of his generation.