In 1980s London, Black political leaders who can straddle the racial divide are a rarity.
So when a rising Black politician, Aston Edwards, is murdered, the effects quickly ripple through London's Afro-Caribbean community.
Then a young Black boy is arrested for his murder, surrounded by rumours of an affair with Aston's wife.
Sammy Dean, journalist-turned-investigator, is determined to find the truth. When a Black activist's death is written off as a suicide, Sam begins to think the two cases are linked. With tensions running high, can Sam find the truth before the city erupts?
The Late Candidate is a gritty and authentic representation of London's multi-cultural history, wrapped up in a tense thriller.
Mike Phillips The Late Candidate is a riveting journey into the heart of 1980s London, where the lines between private investigators and amateur sleuths blur. The narrative is a thrilling blend of crime and mystery, making it a must-read for fans of African American fiction.
For fans of S.A. Cosby (King of Ashes), Simon Mason (The Case of the Lonely Accountant), Henning Mankell (One Step Behind), Benjamin Black (A Death in Summer), and Will Dean (Ice Town).
HarperCollins 2022
