by Tom Wolfe
First published 2012
A Cuban-American cop navigates the seething racial tensions of Miami as he investigates a mysterious scandal involving the city's power brokers. From the glittering high-rises of the super-rich to the crime-ridden slums, he uncovers a web of corruption that threatens to tear the city apart. In a world where everyone has an angle, he must risk everything to uncover the truth and restore justice.
Genres: fiction, crime, contemporary, mystery-thriller
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: investigation, power-dynamics
Setting: Miami (Fla.)
704 pages · Hardcover · Jonathan Cape Ltd