The conjure-man dies
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Published:
London : Collins Crime Club, 2020.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Paperback edition.
Physical Desc:
ix, 293 pages ; 20 cm
Status:
Louisville Adult Fiction
FIC FISHER

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An African king with a degree from Harvard who set himself up as a "conjure-man", a fortune teller, is murdered in 1930s Harlem. This is the first known mystery novel written by an African American. Also includes the short story "John Archer's Nose."

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APA Citation (style guide)

Fisher, R., Fisher, R., & Ellin, S. (2020). The conjure-man dies. Paperback edition. London, Collins Crime Club.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Fisher, Rudolph, 1897-1934, Rudolph Fisher and Stanley, Ellin. 2020. The Conjure-man Dies. London, Collins Crime Club.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Fisher, Rudolph, 1897-1934, Rudolph Fisher and Stanley, Ellin, The Conjure-man Dies. London, Collins Crime Club, 2020.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Fisher, Rudolph, et al. The Conjure-man Dies. Paperback edition. London, Collins Crime Club, 2020.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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