Deacon King Kong

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From the author of the National Book Award-winning The Good Lord Bird comes a wise and witty novel exploring the aftermath of a shooting. In September 1969, Sportcoat, a cranky old church deacon, enters the courtyard of the Cause Houses housing project in Brooklyn and shoots the local drug dealer at point-blank range. The reasons behind this act of violence and its consequences form the core of the narrative. McBride vividly portrays the lives of those impacted by the shooting: the victim, the African-American and Latinx witnesses, white neighbors, local cops, members of the Five Ends Baptist Church, Italian mobsters, and Sportcoat himself. As the story unfolds, the interconnectedness of the characters’ lives amidst the tumult of 1960s New York becomes apparent. When the truth finally surfaces, McBride reveals that not all secrets should remain hidden, emphasizing the importance of facing change without fear and highlighting that love can flourish through hope and compassion. With masterful storytelling and a deep faith in humanity, McBride delivers a novel that is as engaging as his previous works, showcasing that love and faith reside within us all.