The Conjure-Man Dies

Rudolph Fisher

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Poisoned Pen Press
05 April 2022

Classic crime

Series: Library of Congress Crime Classics

Harlem detective Perry Dart tackles nosy neighbors, supernatural rites, and murder.

An unmissable entry in the esteemed Library of Congress Crime Classics, an exciting new classic mystery series created in exclusive partnership with the Library of Congress to highlight the best of American crime fiction When the body of N'Gana Frimbo, the African conjure-man, is discovered in his consultation room, Perry Dart, one of Harlem's ten Black police detectives, is called in to investigate. Together with Dr Archer, a physician from across the street, Dart is determined to solve the baffling mystery, helped and hindered by Bubber Brown and Jinx Jenkins, local boys keen to clear themselves of suspicion of murder and undertake their own investigations. This groundbreaking mystery is the first ever to feature a Black detective and all Black characters, written by Black author Rudolph Fisher, who was a principal writer of the Harlem Renaissance.

By: Rudolph Fisher
Imprint: Poisoned Pen Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 319g
ISBN: 9781464215964
ISBN 10: 1464215960
Series: Library of Congress Crime Classics
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 05 April 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely

A distinguished doctor and accomplished musician and dramatist, RUDOLPH FISHER was one of the principal writers of the Harlem Renaissance, but died in 1934 aged only 37.

Reviews for The Conjure-Man Dies

Library of Congress Crime Classics presents a welcome resurrection of the first non-serialized mystery novel by a Black author, featuring an all-Black cast, originally published in 1932...It's about time this genuine classic was back in print. -- Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review The novel captures the energy and exuberance of Harlem in the '30s, the struggle for education and respect, and the lively and playful language of the time. -- First Clue

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