Down the River Unto the Sea

A former NYPD cop, wrongfully imprisoned, seeks justice for himself and a journalist accused of murder in Down the River Unto the Sea.

In Down the River Unto the Sea, Joe King Oliver, a former NYPD officer, finds himself navigating the murky waters of justice after being wrongfully imprisoned. Once a respected investigator, King was framed for a crime he didn't commit, leading to a decade behind bars at Rikers Island. Now a private detective, he is determined to uncover the truth behind his past and confront those responsible for his wrongful conviction. His journey begins when he receives a card from a woman who reveals she was paid to frame him, prompting him to delve into a web of corruption within the police force.

As King investigates his own case, he becomes embroiled in another high-stakes situation: the trial of Leonard Compton, a black radical journalist accused of murdering two corrupt police officers. These officers were involved in trafficking drugs and women in impoverished neighborhoods, raising questions about justice and morality. King must navigate the dangerous landscape of deceit, where both his life and Compton's hang in the balance.

Down the River Unto the Sea weaves a gripping narrative that explores themes of redemption, justice, and the fight against systemic corruption. With the help of his teenage daughter, Aja-Denise, King faces off against dirty cops and even more corrupt bankers, determined to find the truth and reclaim his life. The stakes are high as he races against time to save two lives, including his own.