Oakland Based Mystery Novelist Signs with Bootstrap Publications

Nicholas Louis Baham III, writer of the Sonny Trueheart Mystery series has signed a 4-book deal with Bootstrap Publications. His first book in the series, The People's Detective, will debut in early 2024.

The People's Detective

A Sonny Trueheart Mystery

When investigative journalist and BlackLivesMatter activist Aurora Jenkins gets too close to

the truth about the unsolved disappearances of young Black, Latinx, and Indigenous women

from the streets of Oakland, a powerful alliance of Black organized crime, corrupt police,

and white elites seek to suppress her story. Sonny Trueheart, a former Oakland Police Department homicide detective, burdened by alcoholism and the ghosts of his past, is called to investigate Aurora’s kidnapping and the facts behind her story. Together with his former aikido Sensei, a Bahamian human rights advocate, and an old friend with a propensity for gratuitous sex and violence, Sonny uncovers a vast criminal conspiracy.

Armed with little more than his wit and intuition, a snub-nose revolver, and the discipline of

aikido, Sonny Trueheart emerges as a symbol of revolutionary awakening in the Black

communities of Oakland, California.

Available for preorder now.

Nicholas Louis Baham III, Ph.D. is a Professor and Chair of Ethnic Studies at California State University East Bay and teaches Black Studies and Genders & Sexualities in Communities of Color.

Introducing Nicholas Baham III

Dr. Nicholas Louis Baham III, a distinguished scholar and professor at California State University, East Bay, is known for his significant contributions to Black Studies. His work has garnered international recognition and has been featured in various publications and media outlets, including Esquire magazine, BBC World Service documentary films, and various public radio stations.

Dr. Baham’s literary contributions are extensive. He is the author of “The Coltrane Church: Apostles of Sound and co-author of several forthcoming books, including “Love, Knowledge Revolution” (Routledge), “The Podcaster’s Dilemma” (Wiley Press), and “The Media and Me” (Seven Stories Press Oct. 2022).

His fiction series, The People’s Detective, is a tribute to his hometown of Oakland, California. The series provides a unique lens on critical societal issues such as sex trafficking and class conflict within Black communities.

Dr. Baham’s leadership roles at Cal State East Bay include serving as the Chair of the Department of Ethnic Studies. Beyond his academic responsibilities, Dr. Baham serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant. Utilizing his anthropological expertise, he tailors DEI training to meet the unique needs of various organizations. Currently, he lends his expertise to the podcasting world, serving as a co-host on the “Along the Line” podcast.

Dr. Baham calls Oakland, California, his home.

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