Cynthia Hamilton Knihy

Exploring the historical context of the Black Lives Matter movement, the narrative reflects on the bravery of individuals who spoke out on controversial topics such as homosexuality, interracial relations, and color prejudice. The author shares personal insights from discussions with a young physical therapist, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and understanding within the Black community. This work emphasizes the importance of acknowledging past voices and experiences that have shaped current social movements.

This is the first book-length study of Sara Paretsky's detective fiction. Paretsky is known for her influential V.I. Warshawski series, which transformed the masculine hard-boiled detective formula into a vehicle for feminist values. -- .