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If 6 Were 9: A 'Militant' Mystery,Used
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In the wee hours of the morning, a phone call awakens Clay Robinette, once a disgraced reporter, now a happily married, happily tenured black professor. The caller is Reggie Brogus, a famous black militant who, after a mysterious sevenyear exile, remade himself as a firebreathing conservative professor. There's a dead body in Reggie's office and he's sure it's the work of government agents looking to frame him for his radical past. He needs Clay's help and trusts Clay's wry sense of humor and famous cool head to get him out of trouble. But Clay, dragged out of his bed into the winter night, recognizes the victim Jennifer Wolfsheim, aka Pirate Jenny, Clay's student and, for a brief time, his mistress. Knowing he too could be implicated in Jenny's death, Clay tries to cover up his knowledge of the murder; he gives Reggie a ride out of town, goes home, and gets back into bed as though the whole episode were a nightmare. But when he wakes up in the morning, his life slowly but surely begins to fall apart. Dragged into the nvestigation in spite of himself, Clay knows he must unmask the killer before he becomes the prime suspect. Is Reggie guilty after all? Is the murder indeed linked to the FBI and a longago counterintelligence operation? Or is the killer someone with a sterling reputation and a hidden sadistic streak?Part whodunit, part conspiracy thriller, part social satire, If 6 Were 9 is a funny, fastpaced novel filled with vibrant characters, unexpected plot twists, and provocative ideas about the complexities of race and politics in America.
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- Q: What is the main plot of 'If 6 Were 9: A 'Militant' Mystery'? A: The novel follows Clay Robinette, a former reporter turned professor, who is drawn into a murder investigation involving his past and a militant professor named Reggie Brogus, leading to unexpected twists and reflections on race and politics.
- Q: Who is the author of 'If 6 Were 9'? A: The book is authored by Jake Lamar.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but remains in a satisfactory state.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: How many pages does 'If 6 Were 9' have? A: The novel contains 240 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of conspiracy, social satire, and the complexities of race and politics in America.
- Q: When was 'If 6 Were 9' published? A: The book was published on January 23, 2001.
- Q: Is 'If 6 Were 9' part of a series? A: No, 'If 6 Were 9' is a standalone novel.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'If 6 Were 9'.
- Q: Can you provide a brief character description of Clay Robinette? A: Clay Robinette is depicted as a disgraced reporter turned tenured professor, who is humorous yet finds himself embroiled in a complex murder investigation.