Sam Selvaggio

Returning home from the war, new jazz club owners Billy Salts, the scientist, along with friends Nate King, the bandleader, and Benjamin “Cash” Franklin, former Navy commando turned “Harlem Hustler,” learn the people of Harlem are being forced to sell their businesses and properties through violent harassment. The lifelong friends soon learn a crooked police captain named “Strauss” is behind the intimidation backed by American Nazis. When the violence escalates, endangering the lives of Harlemites, the three friends decide to take on Strauss and his Nazi cabal. Who’s Yehoodi? He is the man that wasn’t there, and for Billy, Nate, and Cash, maybe their only chance to save their community.

The Darkness of Revenge weaves a gripping tale of loyalty, vengeance, and justice. Set in the aftermath of the events of Who’s Yehoodi? The Man That Wasn’t There, the novel follows a chain of events ignited by a Yakuza council member seeking revenge for the death of his nephew. He targets Benjamin “Cash” Franklin, a former soldier turned Harlem nightclub owner, as the man who wronged his family.
As the vengeful plans unfold, we learn that another more sinister figure lurks in the darkness, plotting to kill Billy Salts and anyone else who stands in his way. The lives of Cash, Billy, and Nate King, along with their close-knit circle of friends and family, are thrown into chaos as they confront the deadly wrath of the attackers. The three friends call upon their alter ego, the mysterious and justice-driven Yehoodi, to battle shadowy foes.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of post-war Harlem, the story explores themes of cultural identity, the weight of past sins, and the unyielding bonds of friendship. As the revenge plot escalates, our heroes must rely on their wit, allies, and secretive network to protect their families and uncover the truth behind the violence while grappling with personal loss and betrayal.

With high-stakes action, emotional depth, and a richly drawn cast of characters, The Darkness of Revenge is a thrilling journey into the shadows of history and the resilience of the human spirit.