Gary Phillips

Gary Phillips is an American author known for his work in the crime and mystery genres. He has written numerous novels, short stories, and graphic novels, often featuring gritty urban settings and complex characters.

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  1. 1. One Shot Harry

    Set against the backdrop of 1963 Los Angeles, this gripping mystery follows Harry Ingram, a Korean War veteran and freelance photographer, as he navigates the racially charged atmosphere of the era. When a fellow photographer and friend dies under suspicious circumstances, Harry is drawn into a dangerous investigation that uncovers a web of corruption and deceit. As he delves deeper, Harry must confront his own past and the societal challenges of the time, all while seeking justice for his friend in a city on the brink of change.

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  2. 3. The Obama Inheritance

    24 Stories of Life After the Presidency

    A sharp, provocative anthology of fifteen noir-tinged short stories that riff on the political and cultural fallout of a landmark presidency, using crime, conspiracy, and hard-boiled voice to probe questions of race, power, media-driven paranoia, and the gap between political rhetoric and everyday life; the pieces range from gritty street-level mysteries to satirical takes on national obsession, united by a tense, urgent tone that examines how myths and fears shape urban communities and the people who live in them.

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