Foreign Language teacher Greg Abimbola is hiding a secret. In fact, lots of secrets: He isn't a real teacher, and Greg isn't his actual name. Greg wants to remain in the shadows but a murder at his school brings unwanted attention his way. This attention risks those from his past catching up with him, and will put him in mortal danger.
A riveting page-turner for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and dreamed of humanity's journey to them, and wondered what it might look when we get there.
In this gripping mystery, Greg Abimbola, a Black British expat and Russian language teacher in Pittsburgh, harbors dark secrets while navigating a web of murder investigations. After helping solve a previous crime, he is reluctant to assist Sergeant Rachel Lev with the homicide of an unidentified man found in the Allegheny River. With the pressure mounting from another suspicious death, Greg must confront his hidden past and the dangers it brings. The narrative explores themes of identity and culture, offering a sharp commentary on contemporary America.