Red Hook

In Gabriel Cohen's debut novel, Detective Jack Leightner becomes unexpectedly obsessed with a low-priority murder case that draws him into the troubled neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn—an area filled with history, secrets, and personal memories. As the investigation unfolds, both Jack and his estranged son Ben delve into the neighborhood's complex past, exploring themes of family, redemption, and human nature. Set against the backdrop of a once-vibrant waterfront now scarred by time, the story offers a compelling look at a community's history and one man's journey toward understanding and salvation.