The System
(Author) Ryan GattisLonglisted for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger 2021'Excellent, lucid, intelligent and gripping' - Scotsman'An utterly riveting read' - Guardian6 December 1993. A drug dealer called Scrappy is shot and left for dead on her mother's lawn in South Central Los Angeles. Two local gang members, Wizard and Dreamer, are arrested. The problem is: one is guilty, the other wasn't even there. It had to be a frame-up. And the cops had to be responsible, didn't they?Narrated by the characters involved - the suspects, the victim, the families who love them, and those simply doing their jobs - The System tells the story of one crime, from the moments before shots are fired to the verdict and its violent aftershocks. It's a breakneck journey through the American criminal justice system. A system that can save you, or break you.
Ryan Gattis
Ryan Gattis is an American author known for his acclaimed novel "All Involved", a gripping portrayal of the 1992 LA riots. His writing style is raw and visceral, capturing the intensity of urban life with authenticity. Gattis's work sheds light on marginalized communities and the complexities of human nature.
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