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Chester Himes
ISBN 9780241521120
Rs. 798
Penguin Classics
All Shot Up
Who it's for: Fans of hardboiled detective fiction and classic crime novels
In Chester Himes' 'All Shot Up', detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson are plunged into the chaotic and violent underworld of Harlem. Their investigation begins with a series of bizarre crimes: a politician left in a coma after a shootout with disguised heistmen, a hit-and-run victim found embedded in a convent wall, and the mysterious appearance of a golden Cadillac seen cruising the city streets. The duo must piece together these seemingly disparate events to unravel a complex web of crime, corruption, and missing money.Why You Should Read? Explores the gritty, violent underworld of 1960s Harlem with unflinching realism. Features the iconic and formidable detective duo, Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson. A seminal work of hardboiled detective fiction, pushing the boundaries of the genre. Offers a unique and powerful perspective on crime, justice, and societal struggles in urban America.
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- Set in the violent underworld of 1960s Harlem
- Features iconic detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson
- Hardboiled detective fiction with unflinching realism
- Interweaves multiple bizarre crimes into a complex plot
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Questions about this book
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson, who investigate crimes in Harlem.
What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in the gritty, violent underworld of Harlem in the 1960s.
What kind of crimes are investigated?
The investigation involves a politician left in a coma after a shootout, a hit-and-run victim found in a convent wall, and a mysterious golden Cadillac.
Is this part of a series?
The book features the recurring detective duo Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson, who appear in several of Chester Himes's novels.