ISBN 9780241238622
Rs. 798
Penguin Modern Classics
In the Heat of the Night
Who it's for: Readers of crime fiction with social commentary
In a small southern town during the 1960s, a black homicide detective from California, Virgil Tibbs, is unexpectedly called upon to solve a murder case after a local musician is found dead. Despite facing racial hostility and a skeptical police force, Tibbs must navigate the tense atmosphere to uncover the truth, all while defending himself against prejudice and danger. Why You Should Read? Offers a gripping exploration of racial prejudice and justice in the American South. Features a compelling protagonist whose intelligence and martial arts skills add depth to the narrative. Provides a suspenseful and atmospheric portrayal of the 1960s era. Perfect for readers interested in crime novels with a strong social commentary.
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- Set in the American South during the 1960s
- Protagonist is a black homicide detective from California
- Explores racial prejudice and justice
- Suspenseful and atmospheric crime novel
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What is the setting of the book?
The book is set in a small southern town during the 1960s.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Virgil Tibbs, a black homicide detective from California.
What is the central plot?
Virgil Tibbs is called to solve the murder of a local musician, facing racial hostility and a skeptical police force.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores racial prejudice and justice in the American South.