"Mumbo Jumbo" is a satirical and unconventional novel that explores the cultural and political landscape of 1920s America. The narrative centers around an ancient virus known as "Jes Grew" which is spreading rapidly, causing people to dance, feel joy and lose their inhibitions. The protagonist, an African-American detective, is tasked with finding the text that supposedly contains the cure for this "disease". The book uses this premise to critique Western civilization and its attempts to suppress African and other non-European cultures.

This satirical novel follows the story of an African-American man living in a small, agrarian town on the outskirts of Los Angeles. After his father's death, he attempts to reinstate slavery and segregation in his town as a means of creating a sense of identity for himself and his community. The novel explores themes of racial identity and equality in America, challenging societal norms and expectations through its provocative narrative.

This novel follows a successful African-American academic and author who, frustrated by the publishing industry's expectations and stereotypes around black literature, pens a satirical novel under a pseudonym. The novel becomes a huge success, forcing him to grapple with the unexpected consequences of his critique on the industry. He is also dealing with personal issues, including the disappearance of his sister and his mother's declining health. It's a complex exploration of identity, race, and the literary world.

This novel is a satirical, postmodern romp through the American West, blending elements of African-American folklore, pop culture, and metafiction. The protagonist, a black cowboy named Loop Garoo Kid, is on a quest to overthrow the corrupt, white-owned power structures of Yellow Back Radio, a fictional town. The narrative is characterized by its anarchic humor, allegorical critique of American society, and its inventive, genre-bending style, mixing western, science fiction, and magical realism.

The novel is a vivid and surreal exploration of the American experience during the Civil War era, following the life of Liberty Fish, a young man born to abolitionist parents. As Liberty comes of age, he is drawn into the tumultuous events of his time, embarking on a journey that takes him from his upstate New York home to the deep South, where he confronts the brutal realities of slavery and war. The narrative weaves a tapestry of history and fantasy, examining themes of identity, heritage, and the inescapable nature of violence in the shaping of American culture.