A Rage in Harlem (Harlem Detectives)

A Rage in Harlem is a ripping introduction to Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones, patrolling New York City€s roughest streets in Chester Himes€s groundbreaking Harlem Detectives series. 
 
For love of fine, wily Imabelle, hapless Jackson surrenders his life savings to a con man who knows the secret of turning ten-dollar bills into hundreds€"and then he steals from his boss, only to lose the stolen money at a craps table. Luckily for him, he can turn to his savvy twin brother, Goldy, who earns a living€"disguised as a Sister of Mercy€"by selling tickets to Heaven in Harlem. With Goldy on his side, Jackson is ready for payback.