Only the Wicked

In this gripping mystery, private investigator Ivan Monk delves into a personal case steeped in the haunted history of America. The story unfolds as Monk learns of the death of Old Man Marshall Spears, a former Negro Leagues star, and the surprising arrival of Monk's long-lost cousin, Kennesaw Riles, at the funeral. As Monk investigates, he navigates the complexities of a decades-old murder trial and confronts a web of shady businessmen linked to civil rights activists from the past. This journey takes him to the Mississippi Delta, where he unravels truths about both his family history and the enduring legacies of hatred.