About the book
In 1980s London, Black political leaders who can straddle the racial divide are a rarity.So when a rising Black politician, Aston Edwards, is murdered, the effects quickly ripple through London’s Afro-Caribbean community.Then a young Black boy is arrested for his murder, surrounded by rumours of an affair with Aston’s wife.Sammy Dean, journalist-turned-investigator, is determined to find the truth. When a Black activist’s death is written off as a suicide, Sam begins to think the two cases are linked. With tensions running high, can Sam find the truth before the city erupts?The Late Candidate
Editions of Late Candidate
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780008542030
- EBook
- ISBN 9780008542047
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780008542054
Read an Excerpt
In 1980s London, Black political leaders who can straddle the racial divide are a rarity.So when a rising Black politician, Aston Edwards, is murdered, the effects quickly ripple through London’s Afro-Caribbean community.Then a young Black boy is arrested for his murder, surrounded by rumours of an affair with Aston’s wife.Sammy Dean, journalist-turned-investigator, is determined to find the truth. When a Black activist’s death is written off as a suicide, Sam begins to think the two cases are linked. With tensions running high, can Sam find the truth before the city erupts?The Late Candidate
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Late Candidate about?
In 1980s London, Black political leaders who can straddle the racial divide are a rarity.So when a rising Black politician, Aston Edwards, is murdered, the effects quickly ripple through London’s Afro-Caribbean community.Then a young Black boy is arrested for his murder, surrounded by rumours of an affair with Aston’s wife.Sammy Dean, journalist-turned-investigator, is determined to find the truth. When a Black activist’s death is written off as a suicide, Sam begins to think the two cases are linked. With tensions running high, can Sam find the truth before the city erupts?The Late Candidate
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Late Candidate?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: women sleuths / detectives
Where can I read a sample of Late Candidate?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780008542030
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Late Candidate?
Mike Phillips
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Late Candidate is available as paperback(ISBN 9780008542030) and ebook(ISBN 9780008542047) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780008542054)
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