Lives Laid Away

Unravel the gripping narrative in 'Lives Laid Away', a powerful novel that captures the struggles of a community fighting against injustice. In this eye-opening tale, an anonymous young Hispanic woman is discovered in the Detroit River, dressed as the iconic Queen Marie Antoinette. This shocking discovery sends ripples through the local community and the police department, who desperately want to close the case quickly. Dr. Bobby Falconi enlists August Snow, an ex-police detective with deep roots in Mexicantown, to help identify the woman. With the pivotal role of advocacy for undocumented immigrants portrayed by Elena, a prominent community figure, this gripping story reveals the harsh realities faced during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids. The chilling narrative shows how young women continue to vanish, becoming victims of a brutal system, highlighting the urgent need for justice. Join August Snow in his harrowing journey through the heart of Detroit, from neo-Nazi biker dens to vibrant hip-hop recording studios, to unveil the truth. This novel is not just a story; it’s an evocative exploration of community resilience, friendship, and the fight against systemic oppression. Perfect for readers who enjoy contemporary African American fiction or crime thrillers, 'Lives Laid Away' will keep you on the edge of your seat. Experience the intersection of crime, culture, and compassion in this exhilarating read, available in a pristine paper-over-boards format, published by Random House in 2019. Get this must-have book today and immerse yourself in a tale that reflects the relentless spirit of those striving for justice.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781616959593
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 312


Description:
When the body of an anonymous young Hispanic woman dressed as Queen Marie Antoinette is dredged from the Detroit River, the Detroit Police Department wants the case closed out fast. Wayne County Coroner Dr. Bobby Falconi gives the woman's photo to his old pal August Snow, insisting August show it around his native Mexicantown to see if anyone recognizes her. August's good friend Elena, a prominent advocate for undocumented immigrants, recognizes the woman immediately. Her story is one the authorities don't want getting around-and she's not the only young woman to have disappeared during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid, only to turn up dead a few weeks later. Preyed upon by the law itself, the people of Mexicantown have no one to turn to. August Snow, ex-police detective, will not sit by and watch his neighbors suffer in silence. In a guns-blazing wild ride across Detroit, from its neo-Nazi biker hole-ups to its hip-hop recording studios, its swanky social clubs to its seedy nightclubs, August puts his own life on the line to protect the community he loves.

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