A brutal critique of corporate incarceration. Centering on two queer gladiators fighting for freedom in a privatized prison death match, the novel acts as a fierce indictment of the American carceral system.
An unforgettable epic of survival. Serving as both a prequel and sequel to There There, this multigenerational novel traces the legacy of institutional violence from the 1864 Sand Creek Massacre to modern-day Oakland.
Is a machine capable of a “soul”? An Artificial Friend named Klara observes the human world with a hope that outshines the cynicism of her owners. This timely dystopian novel explores the ethics of genetic engineering and the rise of AI, forcing readers to ask: in a world of perfect technology, what is the one thing a human has that a robot cannot mimic?
History is hidden in the marrow. Horse connects an enslaved groom in 1850 Kentucky to a Smithsonian scientist in 2019 through the legacy of the greatest racehorse in American history. A powerful reckoning with the unsung Black horsemen who built the racing industry, this novel is a staggering blend of art, science, and the enduring struggle for justice.
Justice is rarely simple in a town built on secrets. The murder of a hated landowner in 1958 Minnesota ignites long-simmering prejudices against a Native American veteran. It explores the deep scars of war and the enduring power of forgiveness.