criminolly 's review for:

Darktown by Thomas Mullen

4.0

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This is becoming my favourite kind of book, a period mystery that brings the past to life. In this case the setting is Atlanta in the 1950s, and the book focuses on the first black officers in the Atlanta PD. The book has a duo at its centre - two young officers, one black, one white, both trying to balance their jobs, their consciences and the political realities of the world they live in. They're believably flawed and the mystery as it unfolds is satisfying and credible. All in all a really enjoyable read and a fascinating glimpse into the past.