A Dream in the Dark

Praise

Praise for A Dream in the Dark:
“A bruising, blow-by-blow account of what can happen to dreams deferred.”
—Kirkus

Praise for They Can’t Take Your Name:
“Passion and energy . . . infuse this story.”
—Washington Post

“Propulsive tension . . . A taut tale of perverted justice.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A soulful study of dreams deferred.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“[A] nice balance between characters…[I] look forward to what Robert Justice writes next.”
—Bookriot

“A gripping, powerful, moving story of hope and determination, and the unwavering strength to right a wrongful conviction before it’s too late. Robert Justice’s remarkably fluid, lyrical writing is unflinching in its exposure of hard-hitting truths, life after loss, and racial injustice, told through the compelling stories of three interconnected characters. Not only will you be transfixed by this book, but reading it will change you.” 
—Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and internationally bestselling author of Woman on the Edge

“Robert Justice’s THEY CAN’T TAKE YOUR NAME is powerful—the kind of debut you relish reading. A relatable, riveting look at the lengths one will go to in the hopes of achieving something we all take for granted. Justice has arrived.”
—Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Secret Identity and Star Wars Poe Dameron: Free Fall

“Justice has established his chops as a solid contemporary crime novelist right out of the gate. His story of three courageous people of color fighting for the life of a wrongfully convicted man, set primarily in corners of Denver, Colorado where crime fiction rarely fears to tread, will hook you from the first page and not let you go until the last.” 
—Gar Anthony Haywood, Shamus and Anthony award winning author of In Things Unseen

“A riveting story of injustice and redemption, this unforgettable novel will stick with you and change the way you view the world. Like a solo by Coltrane, Robert Justice pushes the boundaries of character, setting, and plot, exploring themes of injustice and bias in the criminal justice system. It’s also a tale of love and loyalty, and the struggle to remain honorable in oppressive circumstances. A fantastic debut.”
—David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Anthony and Thriller Award-winning author of Winter Counts