The Crazy Kill (A Signet Book) [Paperback] Himes, Chester and Advertising Matter

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Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
This gritty crime novel from Chester Himes, a trailblazing African American author, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of mid-20th century urban life. Published in 1959, “The Crazy Kill” is the second installment in Himes’ acclaimed Harlem Cycle series, following the adventures of detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson. Set against the backdrop of the turbulent civil rights era, the novel explores themes of race, poverty, and police brutality with unflinching honesty. Himes’ vivid prose and biting social commentary have earned him comparisons to literary giants like Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison. This well-preserved copy, with its intact binding and clean pages, provides an opportunity for collectors and readers to immerse themselves in a groundbreaking work that remains relevant today.