The Accidental Hunter Paperback by Nelson George

Product Details

• Publisher: Akashic Books, Ltd. (2015-03-10)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 288 pages
• ISBN-13: 9781617754005
• Item Weight: 368.55 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

The long-awaited reissue of the book that introduced mystery fans to bodyguard-turned-investigator D Hunter.

“A gritty noir set in the world of New York City’s hip hop culture, The Accidental Hunter introduces bodyguard-for-hire D Hunter . . . The violence and chaos that follows proves George to be the equal of his forebears; it’s hardly a surprise that the book is dedicated to ‘Coffin Ed, Grave Digger, and Easy.'” —CrimeReads, selected by Luke Geddes as one of 10 Books About the Mysterious World of Audiophiles

“Great reading for the criminal-minded” —Vibe

The Accidental Hunter marks the debut of D Hunter, Nelson George’s unforgettable bodyguard-turned-PI whom Library Journal calls “ . . . as world weary, yet steadfast, as Philip Marlowe.” A security specialist who thrives off of Manhattan’s nightlife, D Hunter is the man people turn to when they need help without drawing the attention of the NYPD.

When a rising R&B star is kidnapped, music manager Ivy Greenwich hires D for an unusual assignment. Things go well, and D thinks he’s done. But Greenwich has other plans: he wants D to escort mega–pop star Bridgette Haze around New York City’s top hip hop clubs to give her an edgier, more urban image. Hunter reluctantly agrees, and he soon finds himself both falling for Haze and in urgent pursuit of a mysterious kidnapper, all while battling his own thirst for revenge.

Like the subsequent novels in the D Hunter Mystery series—The Plot Against Hip Hop and The Lost Treasures of R&B—The Accidental Hunter is a fast-paced, noir-tinged mystery fueled by New York City’s hip hop culture.

About the Author

Nelson George is the author of eight books, including Elevating the Game, The Death of Rhythm and Blues, Where Did Our Love Go?, Seduced, and the highly praised Buppies, B-Boys, Baps & Bohos. A graduate of St. John's University, he was Billboard's black music editor for seven years before becoming a regular columnist for The Village Voice in 1989. He is a cowriter of the screenplays Strictly Business and CB4, as well as a Grammy Award winner for James Brown's album Startime. George was born and grew up in Brooklyn, New York.