A Brief History of Seven Killings: A Novel

The real life assassination attempt on Bob Marley in 1976 is the springboard for this fictional examination of Jamaica from the dangerous, unstable 1970s to the 1990s. Boasting a large cast of characters, including assassins and ghosts, this is a gritty, twisting epic that uncovers corruption and conspiracies, while unveiling a deeper understanding of a complicated country. James does not go easy on his readers but trusts them to go along for the ride on this inventive, brutal tale. Content warnings apply. 704 pages.