Restless Coffins

JT Ellington is a morally corrupt private eye in 1967 St. Paul's, Bristol. His business is booming due to his cousin Vic's activities, which stretch back to his hometown. Tragedy unfolds in Barbados, and JT discovers his cousin's activities are linked to his wife and daughters' tragic deaths. He is forced to journey home to the Caribbean and embroiled in a world of drugs and corruption. Restless Coffins is an intense, emotive, shocking, and oozing atmosphere and character that captured the times and emotions beautifully.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Life is a challenging journey for JT Ellington, an ex-cop who doesn't quite fit the mold of a morally corrupt private eye. However, in 1967, he finds himself in a difficult situation in St. Paul's, Bristol, with no other choice. Despite his reservations, he continues to trade favors and assist those who fear the police. JT's business thrives as his cousin, Vic, Harlem's newest crime lord, becomes his client.

As JT embarks on a trip to New York, he becomes entangled in the seedy underworld, unaware of the tragedy that unfolds thousands of miles away in Barbados. He discovers that his cousin's activities extend back to his hometown, creating a web of violence that tragically involves his own wife and daughters. Faced with the unbearable loss, JT is compelled to return to the Caribbean, where he uncovers a dark history intertwined with drugs and corruption.

In this intense and emotional novel, "Restless Coffins" by Dermot O'Leary, the reader is transported back to the tumultuous times of the Windrush generation. The author skillfully captures the essence of the era, immersing the reader in the emotions and atmosphere of the time. The characters are well-developed, with their flaws and motivations making them relatable and compelling.

The book is filled with intense and shocking moments that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The author's descriptive writing style adds to the immersive experience, allowing readers to feel like they are right there with JT as he navigates the treacherous world of crime and corruption.

"Restless Coffins" is a must-read for fans of crime fiction, historical fiction, and those who are interested in exploring the complexities of the Caribbean and its history. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to shed light on the darker aspects of human nature.

Weight: 296g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781785303968