The Emperor of Ocean Park

In his debut novel, The Emperor of Ocean Park, Stephen Carter intertwines a gripping legal thriller with the intricate dynamics of a prominent African American family. Set against the backdrop of elite society on the Eastern seabord and a prestigious Ivy League law school, the story follows Talcott Garland, a law professor whose life is upended when his father, a fallen Supreme Court nominee, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. As Talcott delves into a complex puzzle left by his father, he faces perilous challenges that threaten his marriage, career, and very life in his pursuit of justice.