“A gritty noir set in the world of New York City’s hip hop culture, The Accidental Hunter introduces bodyguard-for-hire D Hunter . . . The violence and chaos that follows proves George to be the equal of his forebears; it’s hardly a surprise that the book is dedicated to ‘Coffin Ed, Grave Digger, and Easy.'”
—CrimeReads, selected by Luke Geddes as one of 10 Books About the Mysterious World of Audiophiles

“Great reading for the criminal-minded”
—Vibe

“Nelson George’s smooth security-guard-turned-detective, a.k.a. D, scours a demimonde as glamorous as Chandler’s Los Angeles . . . D Hunter definitely needs an encore—he’s destined to become a classic.”
—Mary Karr, author of The Liars’ Club

“The most accomplished black music critic of his generation.”
—Washington Post Book World

“There are few people who can put the past seventy years of urban reality into the perspective of the most recent hip minute like Nelson George. He braids actual facts and fictional characters flawlessly.”
—Chuck D, Public Enemy

“George is an ace at interlacing the real dramas of the world . . .”
—Kirkus Reviews

“George is a well-known, respected hip-hop chronicler . . . Now he adds crime fiction to his resume.”
—Booklist

“Nelson George is one of my greatest influences as a writer . . . He inspired me in many ways, and he continues to inspire.”
—Talib Kweli, multi-platinum rapper

“George’s prose sparkles with an effortless humanity, bringing his characters to life in a way that seems true and beautiful.”
—Shelf Awareness

“D Hunter is a detective compelling enough to anchor a series.”
—Time Out New York