EXCLUSIVE: Three-time ER Emmy nominated actor Eriq La Salle has landed a three-book, world rights deal with Ebony Magazine Publishing imprint Sourcebooks for his dark and gritty crime thriller Mart…
The franchise follows NYPD detectives Quincy Cavanaugh and Phee Freeman and FBI agent Janet Maclin as they investigate brutal slayings by high-profile serial killers. The books have received accolades from literary trade magazines, as well as praise from’ bestselling author James Patterson. All books will be available for the first time on Audio.
“Unfortunately, there has historically been a blatant underrepresentation of authors of color in the thriller/suspense genre,” La Salle says. “The exciting collaboration between two well respected brands such as Ebony and Sourcebooks is a testament to their commitment to ushering in fresh voices and diverse perspectives.
for HBO about the legendary street basketball player. Pic starred Don Cheadle as Manigault, James Earl Jones and Forest Whitaker. La Salle also produced, directed and starred in the psychological thriller He is repped by Artists First, Paradigm and attorney Fred Toczek.
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