Paperback
Author: Lewis Nordan
Genre: Historical fiction
Year published: 1993
 
Inspired by the real-life 1955 murder of Emmet Till, this story follows the racially charged events surrounding the brutal killing of a black boy, Bobo, after he allegedly whistles at a white woman. Through a mix of dark humor, magical realism, and Southern Gothic elements, Nordan explores themes of racism, violence, and justice.