Black Hornet

In a tense New Orleans summer, Lew Griffin embarks on a quest for justice after witnessing a tragic shooting in Black Hornet.

In a time of anger, activism, and bitter racial tensions, a sniper has emerged to escalate the already charged atmosphere of a New Orleans summer. Innocent lives are torn apart as the shooter targets victims indiscriminately, leaving a trail of devastation. The sixth fatality occurs while Lew Griffin, a reluctant private investigator, walks alongside a young woman who becomes the latest victim. This event sets off a chain reaction that forces Griffin to confront the grim realities of his city and his own troubled past.

Black Hornet is the third installment in James Sallis' gripping series centered on Lew Griffin. As a black private investigator in a racially divided city, Griffin grapples with his identity and the moral dilemmas that arise from his work. The loss of his companion weighs heavily on him, igniting a determination to uncover the truth behind the senseless killings. With each step he takes, Griffin navigates a world filled with injustice, his poet's heart battling against the harshness of reality.

The story unfolds against a backdrop of social unrest, forcing Griffin to delve deep into the psyche of a killer while also examining his own vulnerabilities. As he races against time to find the shooter, Griffin must confront the chaos around him and seek justice for those who have been wronged. In Black Hornet, the stakes are high, and the lines between right and wrong blur as Griffin faces the ultimate test of his resolve.