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This is a really good series with the 2nd bk being an excellent exploration of racial prejudice in 50's Atlantic through the medium of the true story of the first black police officers in the state. Here, Boggs + Smith stumble on a drugs delivery which leads to investigation into crimes involving white officers + black criminals. While white Rakestraw covers for his br in laws Klan misadventure which went wrong. Great writing , + look fwd to bk 3

Finished! This one took me a long time to read. 😭

The first book Darktown was great and definitely kept my interest.

This one idk. I liked the storyline but it didn't keep me hooked as much. But I did love the unexpected plot twists! The vivid scenes and the character development I thought were well planned and executed. I appreciated the ending as it filled in a lot of gaps.

The third book is out! I'm excited!

⭐⭐⭐⭐ / 5 stars
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I have been really struggling to finish this book for some reason. I enjoy the storyline but I've been reading it for over a year now.

It's time for me to just finish it.

Enjoyable.

Been reading this book for months now because its struggling to keep my interest. It's book 2 of 2. And I have like 100 pages left to finish.

Idk if I should put it on the back burner yet again, finish it, or mark it DNF.

Book one was quite intriguing so I'm frustrated with it

Crime mystery featuring the real-life first African-American police officers in Atlanta, Georgia. #2 in a series. To learn more: http://historyatlanta.com/atlantas-first-black-police-officers/

Currently reading. #2 in the Darktown series.

This dark and thrilling historical fiction novel is a sequel to the very well-written book Darktown. This 2 book series is about the first police black officers in Atlanta, Georgia and the every day struggles black individuals went through in the 1950's.

It is tough to read in parts but it is over all very eye-opening and the officers stories are extremely inspiring. Can't wait to see how Lightening Men ends!

This was a good read too. This is the sequel to Darktown. I enjoyed the audiobook.

With echoes of Walter Mosley and Dennis Lehane, Mullen
explores race, law enforcement, and justice in mid-century Atlanta. Battling corrupt cops and ex-cons.
Sequel to Darktown - a good idea would be to read Darktown first. Excellent writing with a worthwhile story. Characters are well-developed and unique. A real eye-opener to the racial problems in the United States. Recommended to those who love historical fiction and mystery thrillers.

Loved it even more than Darktown.

SUPER SALE ALERT! I really enjoyed Darktown although it was not an easy read.

This continues the tensions explored in Darktown between the first African American police officers and their white counterparts as well as the racial tensions amongst the non law enforcement citizens. The characters are becoming more developed and Mullen does a fine job of showing the grey areas in what's right or wrong (and it's not all black and white). The race issue is so complex and the racism is so blatant. And Mullen does it right.

I have two books next to me - I can either be a 1950s racist Southern housewife or a Regency-era Scottish Duke. 😳 I think I'll sit costumes out this year. 😂😂

I love Mullen's prose.

As I hoped, this one has great endpapers, too.

My plans for the rest of the day (plus sleeping #dogsoflitsy).

If you guys have not read Darktown I highly recommend it. The audiobook was terrific. Super excited to get to Lightning Men. #DBF2017

SQUEE!!!! I know I said the only book I cared about this month was the new John Le Carre, but I LIED. I'm a lying liar! I knew a sequel was coming, but I didn't realize this one comes out on the 12th of September! Cue the #grabbyhands and #muppetarmflails.

Darktown was one of the best books I read last year. I. CANNOT. WAIT!!!!!! (and yes, the yelling is totally legitimate).

Some of the books I am most looking forward to this month. I'm reading Lightning Men right now, and I'm really excited for Sleeping Beauties. #mostanticipated #septembermostanticipated #fallintobooks #autumnreads

#netgalley

This follow-up to Darktown releases September 12th. I loved Darktown so much I gave it to loads of folks last year at Christmas. Looks like shopping will be easy this year -- this follow-up is equally good. Historical mystery taking place in Atlanta in the late 1940's.

#junebookbugs #latestbookhaul

I've been working my way through Mount TBR and have been staying away from book stores and the library lately. But, I've gotten some goodies rolling in from netgalley. Here's what I have left TBR!!! #netgalley