An engaging new novel by African-American literary icon Clarence Major reveals personal and political parallels between the past and present.What happens when the drive to succeed professionally collides with ambitions of the heart? In The Lurking Place , James Eric Lowell, a young Black poet, strives to advance his career and extend his whirlwind romance with his white lover, Sophia. Set in New York City and Mexico during 1968-a time of political upheaval and social change-this cinematic page-turner captivates the reader with its richly drawn settings and unforgettable characters. Will James finish his manuscript and have his book published? Will Sophia stay with James or allow her family to reign in her passions?.