Alverne Ball Bücher

One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of Greenwood, OklahomaIn Across the Remembering Greenwood, Black Wall Street, and the Tulsa Race Massacre, author Alverne Ball and illustrator Stacey Robinson have crafted a love letter to Greenwood, Oklahoma. Also known as Black Wall Street, Greenwood was a community whose importance is often overshadowed by the atrocious massacre that took place there in 1921.Across the Tracks introduces the reader to the businesses and townsfolk who flourished in this unprecedented time of prosperity for Black Americans. We learn about Greenwood and why it is essential to remember the great achievements of the community as well as the tragedy which nearly erased it. However, Ball is careful to recount the eventual recovery of Greenwood. With additional supplementary materials including a detailed preface, timeline, and historical essay, Across the Tracks offers a thorough examination of the rise, fall, and rebirth of Black Wall Street.

Detective Frank Calhoun returns to solve the chilling murders of a social worker and a rookie officer in Chicago's East Garfield Park. As he navigates the complexities of the case, he uncovers deeper societal issues and confronts the challenges of crime in the city. The sequel promises a gripping blend of suspense and social commentary, showcasing Calhoun's relentless pursuit of justice amidst a backdrop of urban turmoil.

Detective Frank Calhoun's investigation into Father Pantone's murder leads him through a web of treachery and personal turmoil. As he uncovers clues, he grapples with his father's imprisonment and the mysterious death of his former partner. The pressure mounts as he races against time to solve the case and clear his name, all while confronting his own inner demons. The story intertwines suspense with themes of redemption and the struggle for truth amidst chaos.