OAKLAND, Calif. - s4story -- The People's Detective, the highly anticipated first installment in the Sonny Trueheart Mystery series by Dr. Nicholas Louis Baham III, will launch at Red Bay Coffee Headquarters & Cafe on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3136 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 at 2:00 PM PT.

Dr. Baham, a Professor of Ethnic Studies at California State University, East Bay, is bringing his extensive knowledge and passion for social justice to the forefront with this compelling narrative. The People's Detective sheds light on the often overlooked issue of sex trafficking in the Bay Area, blending a distinctly Oakland aesthetic with the thrill of the noir detective genre.

Advanced praise for The People's Detective:

"This novel moves like a freight train through a tunnel." Kwei Quartey, LA Times bestseller list and award winning author

"Superb…a masterful tale of a gritty urban reality that has all too often gone ignored." Damien Hunter, award winning Author of The Madrinega Missiles

"This book is not just a thrilling read, but a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the fight for justice in the face of overwhelming odds." – Nolan Higdon, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Special guests from the broader San Francisco Bay Area community are expected to attend to celebrate this milestone. The event is free to the public. It will be an afternoon of coffee, music, and a deep dive into the underbelly of Oakland's criminal world through the eyes of former homicide detective Sonny Trueheart. The event will feature a reading from the book, an engaging Q&A session with Dr. Baham, and a book signing.

The People's Detective introduces readers to Sonny Trueheart, a former Oakland Police Department detective turned whistleblower, as he navigates a dangerous conspiracy involving organized crime, corrupt police, and powerful elites. With a story that's both a gripping thriller and a poignant social commentary, this novel is set to become a cornerstone of contemporary Black detective fiction.

Dr. Baham's work is an ode to Oakland, blending elements of martial arts, social activism, and a deep love for the city's history and people. This launch event promises to be a must-attend for fans of detective fiction, social justice, and Oakland culture.

RSVP for the event at https://posh.vip/e/the-peoples-detective-book-launch-event.