Struggles against corruption and oppression from "summary" of Trouble Is What I Do by Walter Mosley
Paris Minton, a bookstore owner, and his friend Fearless Jones, are united in their fight against the forces of corruption and oppression that threaten their community. Despite their differences in background and temperament, they share a common commitment to justice and integrity. Paris, a cautious and bookish man, is driven by a sense of duty to protect his neighborhood from the predators who seek to exploit it. Fearless, a tough and streetwise ex-soldier, is guided by a fierce loyalty to his friends and a deep-seated distrust of authority. Their struggles are not just against individual wrongdoers, but against a system that is rigged against the powerless and marginalized. They face obstacles at every turn, from crooked cops and greedy landlords to violent gangsters and racist politicians. Yet they refuse to be intimidated or silenced, drawing on their own resourcefulness and resilience to confront the forces of evil head-on. Paris and Fearless know that the fight against corruption and oppression is not easy or glamorous. It requires patience, persistence, and a will...
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