in the head in front of Rake and dies. Meanwhile, Dunlow attempts to murder Boggs by running him over. Boggs gets out of the way, but not before Dunlow knocks him unconscious with his car door. Dunlow takes Boggs's body and puts him in the trunk of his car to bury Boggs. When they arrive at their destination, Boggs overpowers Dunlow instead and kills him. He buries him with the help of Smith. The story ends with the light post on Auburn Avenue finally being repaired. Major Characters Lucius Boggs – One of the first, eight African-American police officers for the Atlanta Police Department. He is the partner of Officer Tommy Smith and the son of the esteemed Reverend Boggs. He was in the army in South Carolina, but was not allowed to fight due to race discrimination. Boggs is responsible for opening and solving the investigation of Lily Ellsworth's murder. He is also responsible for killing Lionel Dunlow in an act of self-defense. Thomas "Tommy" Smith – One of the first, eight African-American police officers in Atlanta. Officer Smith is the hot-tempered partner of Lucius Boggs. He assists Lucius Boggs in solving the murder of Lily Ellsworth. He also helps him with the burial of Lionel Dunlow's body. Brian Underhill – An ex-Atlanta Police Department officer. Underhill was fired from the department for being part of a gambling ring. Since being fired, he serves as a member of the "Rust Division." He is pulled over by Boggs and Smith for drunk driving and for hitting a lamp post. Underhill is the last person seen with Lily Ellsworth. His story ends when he is shot and killed outside of an abandoned factory after an altercation with Dennis Rakestraw. His killer is unknown. Lionel Dunlow – A veteran officer of the Atlanta Police Department. Before his death, he was the partner of Dennis Rakestraw. Dunlow has been an officer for over twenty years. The moment he and Rakestraw respond to the call from Boggs and Smith, he is already familiar with Brian Underhill, though he conceals it. He worked alongside Underhill before Underhill was fired from the Atlanta Police Department. Dunlow is also very well-known by Mama Dove and the women that work at her brothel. He is responsible for locating James "Triple James" Jameson after he escaped from prison. After an unsuccessful attempt to kill and bury Lucius Boggs, he