Nightcrawling

Leila Mottley's 'Nightcrawling' is a powerful novel that delves into the life of Kiara Johnson, a 17-year-old Black woman living in East Oakland.

The story follows Kiara as she navigates poverty, family struggles, and the harsh realities of the justice system when she becomes a key witness in a police scandal.

The novel explores themes of racial and economic injustice, gender dynamics, and personal autonomy.