Izzi’s latest novel takes readers on one man’s quest to avenge his friend’s death. 1964. Detroit was a city divided. Two law students from opposite backgrounds formed an unlikely friendship that would change history. As a rich white man and a brilliant black scholar, Tony and Wesley were an unstoppable team. But when Wesley uncovered the heinous crimes of the racist police department, his pursuit of justice led to his demise. Grief-stricken and disillusioned, Tony became a prosecutor determined to bring down those responsible.

The reader is immediately captivated by Izzi’s deft unraveling of the narrative, exposing the clash between power-hungry oppressors and an intrepid yet vulnerable assistant prosecutor on a quest for justice. Wesley and Tony are skillfully crafted, characters exuding authenticity that remains faithful to the story’s historical backdrop.  Izzi’s writing is both simple and concise, perfectly capturing the inner turmoil of his protagonists. The powerful theme of resistance and civil rights is threaded throughout the novel, amplified by Izzi’s vivid depiction of Detroit’s searing summer heat and the tense confrontations that erupt in its streets and bars. The city itself becomes a character, mirroring its chaotic and explosive state during this tumultuous period. The story reaches its climax in a fiery courtroom showdown, offering moments of satisfied closure. A searing crime thriller.

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