Cover of Gold of Our Fathers

Gold of Our Fathers

by Kwei Quartey

Darko Dawson Mystery

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Chief Inspector Darko Dawson faces a challenging transfer to Obuasi, a remote mining town where illegal gold mining thrives. Just days into his new role, he uncovers a murder at a gold quarry that plunges him into a dangerous investigation, revealing powerful forces that operate beyond the reach of the law. As he navigates this treacherous case, Dawson must balance justice with the risks that come with confronting corruption.

Representation & Themes

MysteryDetectivePolice ProceduralAfrican AmericanAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781616956301
Pages
354
Publisher
Soho Press, Incorporated
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
95,030

Genres

FICTION

Subjects

Fiction, african american, mystery & detectiveFiction, mystery & detective, police proceduralGold mines and miningMurderPoliceInvestigationFictionAfrica, fictionFiction, mystery & detective, generalFiction, crimeFICTION / African American / Mystery & DetectiveFICTION / Mystery & Detective / Police ProceduralFiction, african american & black, mystery & detective

Places

Ghana