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The Queen City Detective Agency: A Novel By Snowden Wright
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Following an unforgettable cast of characters and a jaded female P.I. enmeshed in a criminal conspiracy in 1980s Mississippi, The Queen City Detective Agency is a riveting Southern noir that unravels the greed, corruption, and racism at the heart of the American Dream.
By 1985, Meridian, Mississippi—once a proud Queen City—has lost its luster, overshadowed by more prosperous cities like New Orleans and Atlanta. Now, the city is a haven for less-than-legitimate businesses, with the notorious Dixie Mafia lurking in the shadows. The city’s elite, wealthy white Southerners, fiercely protect their privileges and resist any changes to the entrenched order.
Real-estate developer Randall Hubbard exploited Meridian's decline, building strip malls in Black neighborhoods until he was shot and killed with a .38 Special. When Lewis “Turnip” Coogan, a Dixie Mafia affiliate, is arrested for Hubbard’s murder, he claims it was a contract hit by Hubbard’s wife. Coogan’s death under suspicious circumstances while in custody leaves many questions unanswered.
Enter ex-cop turned private investigator Clementine Baldwin, hired by Coogan’s grieving mother to uncover the truth behind her son’s murder. Struggling with her own past in Mississippi, Clem delves into the city’s criminal underbelly, reopening old wounds and uncovering a web of deceit. As she navigates the dangerous corridors of Meridian’s power structure, Clem finds herself targeted by ruthless individuals who will go to any lengths to protect their secrets.
In this sharp and atmospheric novel, the Queen City’s dark secrets are laid bare, revealing a story of power, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
By 1985, Meridian, Mississippi—once a proud Queen City—has lost its luster, overshadowed by more prosperous cities like New Orleans and Atlanta. Now, the city is a haven for less-than-legitimate businesses, with the notorious Dixie Mafia lurking in the shadows. The city’s elite, wealthy white Southerners, fiercely protect their privileges and resist any changes to the entrenched order.
Real-estate developer Randall Hubbard exploited Meridian's decline, building strip malls in Black neighborhoods until he was shot and killed with a .38 Special. When Lewis “Turnip” Coogan, a Dixie Mafia affiliate, is arrested for Hubbard’s murder, he claims it was a contract hit by Hubbard’s wife. Coogan’s death under suspicious circumstances while in custody leaves many questions unanswered.
Enter ex-cop turned private investigator Clementine Baldwin, hired by Coogan’s grieving mother to uncover the truth behind her son’s murder. Struggling with her own past in Mississippi, Clem delves into the city’s criminal underbelly, reopening old wounds and uncovering a web of deceit. As she navigates the dangerous corridors of Meridian’s power structure, Clem finds herself targeted by ruthless individuals who will go to any lengths to protect their secrets.
In this sharp and atmospheric novel, the Queen City’s dark secrets are laid bare, revealing a story of power, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
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