When Nova, Lovett High School's first Black homecoming queen, is murdered on the night of her coronation, her best friend, Duchess, unexpectedly teams up with her prime suspect—Tinsley, the white rival nominee for queen—in her quest to find the killer.
Readers who appreciate mysteries will be captivated by the twists and turns in The Black Queen. The novel delves into themes of social justice, emphasizing the importance of listening to diverse voices. This perspective encourages deep reflection and understanding. Through the distinct voices of Duchess and Tinsley, we gain insight into two sides of a complex story. With its fast-paced, intricately plotted narrative, this suspenseful mystery keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
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Just Mercy, which the New York Times calls "as compelling as To Kill a
Mockingbird, and in some ways more so," Bryan Stevenson delves deep into
the broken U.S. justice system, detailing from his personal experience his many
challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of
America's most rejected and marginalized people. In this very personal
work--proceeds of which will go to charity--Bryan Stevenson recounts many and
varied stories of his work as a lawyer in the U.S. criminal justice system on
behalf of those in society who have experienced some type of discrimination
and/or have been wrongly accused of a crime and who deserve a powerful advocate
and due justice under the law. Through the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), an
organization Stevenson founded as a young lawyer and for which he currently
serves as Executive Director, this important work continues. EJI strives to end
mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the United States, working to
protect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society.
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