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Title: The Emperor of Ocean Park
Review: The Emperor of Ocean Park, by Stephen L. Carter, is a rare modern book, that offers a glimpse into the black elite; a university law school; and a complex multi-generational family. The plot twists and turns between events, clues, false leads, suspects, allies, and bystanders. The hero, Talcott Garland's quest is to unravel a mystery left behind after the death of his difficult father. His quest strips him of his illusions and comforts in life, and forces him to confront the dark past of his father and a network of family, friends, and political and judicial luminaries. A great read for anyone who loves multi-threaded mysteries, and intelligent, articulate characters.
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