Grace F. Edwards, born January 3 in Harlem was a novelist and mystery writer.
Her novel: In the Shadow of the Peacock
She also was the author of the Mali Anderson mystery series: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/7826/grace-f-edwards
365 Black Books Spooky Friday
These two books are some classic reads.
Book 1: Dark Matter: A Century of Speculative Fiction From the African Diaspora edited by Sheree R. Thomas
Book 2: Spooks, Spies, and Private Eyes Black Mystery, Crime, and Suspense Fiction of the 20th Century edited by Paula L. Woods. Great selection of stories and novellas.
Day 30 of September is Black Reading Month Trilogy Tuesday!
Why not end the 30th day of the month with a 3 book series? Two authors who wrote excellent trilogies are listed below.
Author 1: Attica Lock, Highway 59 series. I have read a few of Attica Locke’s books. They were always well written with strong characters, a strong storyline filled with drama and maybe some romance. Her Highway 59 series is an excellent series to read. https://texashighways.com/culture/author-attica-locke-completes-her-highway-59-trilogy/#:~:text=The%20first%20in%20the%20award,a%20murder%20on%20the%20bayou.
Author 2: David Anthony Durham, Acacia series
I read his first book, Acacia, a long time ago. It was excellent and I look forward to reading the sequel. Strong character development, drama, conflict, and a strong storyline, Acacia is a good read. I plan to reread Acacia and then the rest of the series. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/C8F/acacia-trilogy/
Day 25 of September is Black Reading Month Thriller Thursday
Part mystery/part thriller, these books will engage and surprise you!
Book 1: Rudolph Fisher, The Conjure-Man Dies. First African American detective mystery written by an African American.
Book 2: Lauren Wilkinson, American Spy. Inspired by true events, the story of an African American FBI intelligence agent who was to seduce and participate in a coup to bring down an African leader.
Book 3: S. A. Cosby, Blacktop Wasteland.
Day 8 of September is Black Reading Month: Mystery Monday
This Monday is about mysteries.
Book 1: Barbara Neely wrote about a woman name Blanche who is on the run from the law but runs into a murder. Good read!
Book 2: Grace F. Edwards, If I Should Die
Book 3: Stephen Mack Jones, a Michigan author, August Snow. Good read
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