In Chester Himes' 'All Shot Up', detectives Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson are plunged into the chaotic and violent underworld of Harlem. Their investigation begins with a series of bizarre crimes: a politician left in a coma after a shootout with disguised heistmen, a hit-and-run victim found embedded in a convent wall, and the mysterious appearance of a golden Cadillac seen cruising the city streets. The duo must piece together these seemingly disparate events to unravel a complex web of crime, corruption, and missing money.

Why You Should Read?

• Explores the gritty, violent underworld of 1960s Harlem with unflinching realism.
• Features the iconic and formidable detective duo, Grave Digger Jones and Coffin Ed Johnson.
• A seminal work of hardboiled detective fiction, pushing the boundaries of the genre.
• Offers a unique and powerful perspective on crime, justice, and societal struggles in urban America.