Our Man in the Dark

Set against the backdrop of the civil rights movement, this debut historical noir novel follows John Estem, a bookkeeper for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s organization, who becomes an FBI informant under pressure from agents suspicious of communist influences. As Estem navigates his role, he faces complex moral dilemmas and discovers that his actions may threaten the integrity of the movement. Drawing on real historical events, the story explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the undercurrents of government surveillance during a pivotal period in history.