

The first known mystery written by an African-American, set in 1930s Harlem

One of Buzzfeed's Most Anticipated Books of 2021. When the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is...
"This trailblazing work of fiction is notable for its depiction of Harlem's African American society and culture in the 1930s" -Bookpage


The first known mystery written by an African-American, set in 1930s Harlem

Originally published in 1932, this is the first known mystery novel to be written by a black American. It tells the story of a native African king who settles in Harlem in the 1930s. He becomes a conjure-man', a fortune teller, a mysterious figure who remains shrouded in darkness...
