About the book
The mystery that launched Gary Phillips's career: Black private eye Ivan Monk investigates the murder of a Korean shop owner in the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
This reissued edition features an introduction by Walter Mosley.
In 1992, Los Angeles burned. In the aftermath of the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots, a ground-breaking ceremony at the infamous intersection of Florence and Normandie unearths the body of a Korean shop owner. Black private eye Ivan Monk searches for the killer—many suspect the motives for the murder were racial. But then another body turns up, and while the FBI and the Rolling Daltons—the largest gang in the city—dog Monk’s trail, Monk begins to question just how many people will be involved, and how many will die before he can find the truth.
Editions of Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781641294393
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The mystery that launched Gary Phillips's career: Black private eye Ivan Monk investigates the murder of a Korean shop owner in the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
This reissued edition features an introduction by Walter Mosley.
In 1992, Los Angeles burned. In the aftermath of the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots, a ground-breaking ceremony at the infamous intersection of Florence and Normandie unearths the body of a Korean shop owner. Black private eye Ivan Monk searches for the killer—many suspect the motives for the murder were racial. But then another body turns up, and while the FBI and the Rolling Daltons—the largest gang in the city—dog Monk’s trail, Monk begins to question just how many people will be involved, and how many will die before he can find the truth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition) about?
The mystery that launched Gary Phillips's career: Black private eye Ivan Monk investigates the murder of a Korean shop owner in the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
This reissued edition features an introduction by Walter Mosley.
In 1992, Los Angeles burned. In the aftermath of the Rodney King beating and subsequent riots, a ground-breaking ceremony at the infamous intersection of Florence and Normandie unearths the body of a Korean shop owner. Black private eye Ivan Monk searches for the killer—many suspect the motives for the murder were racial. But then another body turns up, and while the FBI and the Rolling Daltons—the largest gang in the city—dog Monk’s trail, Monk begins to question just how many people will be involved, and how many will die before he can find the truth.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781641294393
Is Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series An Ivan Monk Mystery
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)?
Gary Phillips
Who is the Publisher of the book Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition)?
Soho Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Violent Spring (Deluxe Edition) is available as paperback(ISBN 9781641294393)
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