Green Sun

In "Kent Anderson's compelling return to crime fiction," set in 1983 Oakland, California, Officer Hanson, a Vietnam veteran turned police officer, navigates a city rife with violence and racial turmoil. Living in the community he serves, he forms complex relationships with individuals like Felix Maxwell, a local drug kingpin, and an outspoken woman named Libya. As he grapples with the moral dilemmas of his role in law enforcement, an off-duty shooting confronts him with profound questions about his identity and allegiance. This novel explores the intricate balance between justice, character, and the impact of fate in a troubled urban landscape.