Quote by Jonathan Lethem

In this compelling novel, Lionel Essrog, a man with Tourette's syndrome, is a gifted investigator in the world of New York City's criminal underworld. After the death of his mother, he is taken under the wing of a mobster and becomes part of a team of detectives. As he delves deeper into a series of unsolved murders, Lionel must confront his own past and the secrets that have shaped his life. The novel is rich with period detail, vivid characters, and a unique narrative voice that captures the essence of the 1950s. more