The Conjure-Man Dies: A Harlem Mystery

"The Conjure-Man Dies" is a pioneering detective novel set in 1930s Harlem, exploring African American society and culture through a gripping murder mystery. Featuring Harlem’s Black police detective Perry Dart, the story delves into the investigation of a conjure-man’s death, with local youths getting involved in the pursuit of truth. Celebrated as the first detective novel written by an African-American, Rudolph Fisher’s work offers a vivid, witty glimpse into an invigorating era of Black history and literature.