A Rage in Harlem (Harlem Cycle #1)
Chester Himes
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars
3.89
· 18 ratings · 151 pages · Published: 1957
For love of fine, wily Imabelle, hapless Jackson surrenders his life savings to a con man who knows the secret of turning ten-dollar bills into hundreds—and then he steals from his boss, only to lose the stolen money at a craps table. Luckily for him, he can turn to his savvy twin brother, Goldy, who earns a living—disguised as a Sister of Mercy—by selling tickets to Heaven in Harlem. With Goldy on his side, Jackson is ready for payback.
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The 'Harlem Cycle' series
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