S05 E03 - Harlem Noir
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Back after a brief hiatus, the Blerds are back to discuss "The Conjure-Man Dies," by Rudolph Fisher. This book, first published in 1932, is the first detective novel with an all-Black cast, set in Harlem. It follows Detective Perry Dart and Dr. Archer investigating the murder of Frimbo, a psychic African prince, whose body disappears, leading to complex twists involving superstition, identity, and the underground numbers game. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe and follow us on social media.
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