: The author describes the legal system as simultaneously harsh and weak—imposing severe penalties for minor offenses while failing to catch actual killers, which effectively makes "Black lives cheap". Reader & Critical Reception
: It follows Detective John Skaggs , a dedicated "surfer-turned-cop" known for his relentless pursuit of justice for victims often ignored by society and the media. : The author describes the legal system as
: The book highlights startling data, noting that while Black men make up roughly 6% of the U.S. population, they account for nearly 40% of murder victims. : The author describes the legal system as
: The author describes the legal system as simultaneously harsh and weak—imposing severe penalties for minor offenses while failing to catch actual killers, which effectively makes "Black lives cheap". Reader & Critical Reception
: It follows Detective John Skaggs , a dedicated "surfer-turned-cop" known for his relentless pursuit of justice for victims often ignored by society and the media.
: The book highlights startling data, noting that while Black men make up roughly 6% of the U.S. population, they account for nearly 40% of murder victims.