The emperor of Ocean Park

Talcott Garland, a successful law professor, finds his life upended when his disgraced father, Judge Oliver Garland, dies under suspicious circumstances. Guided by a mysterious puzzle his father left behind, Talcott must risk everything he holds dear to uncover the truth. This novel blends a suspenseful mystery with a deep dive into the lives of an upper-crust African American family and the inner workings of an Ivy League law school.