Colson Whitehead Returns with New York Crime Saga 'Crook Manifesto'

Novel is second installment in trilogy that began with 'Harlem Shuffle'
Follows furniture store owner Ray Carney as he's drawn back into 1970s criminal underworld
Explores corruption, racism, and social tensions in 1970s New York City
Divided into three novellas each following different characters
Combines noir crime elements with social history and themes from Whitehead's past work