Outerborough Blues. Andrew Cotto

Literary mystery set in a newly gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhood. Will appeal to fans of urban noir or most definitely, fans of Brooklyn Noir. Combines the best elements of Brooklyn with a noir setting and property crime. Gripping take on the tensions of urbanization and immigration.Storyline is a precisely folded puzzle that takes a single week to unfurl.Author lives in Brooklyn; has extensive NYC writing connections that he will mobilize to promote book.Strong debut novel from a fresh voice in the noir/mystery genre.