Cahokia Jazz

In 'Cahokia Jazz', Francis Spufford reimagines American history by positing a world where European colonization did not decimate indigenous populations.

The story is set in the state of Cahokia, carved out of eastern Missouri and surrounding states, in the 1920s.

Detectives Joe Barrow and Phineas Drummond are tasked with solving a gruesome murder that leads them into a complex web of politics, culture, and crime.

The novel blends elements of noir fiction, jazz age atmosphere, and a richly realized modern indigenous society, creating a unique and compelling narrative.