Step into the gripping and thought-provoking world of Percival Everett’s The Trees, a literary thriller that delves deep into the painful legacy of lynching in America. As a series of brutal murders unravels in rural Mississippi, seasoned detectives face resistance and a shocking revelation that these killings are part of a larger, nationwide pattern. Exploring themes of racism, police violence, and a history that refuses to be buried, this bold and powerful novel is a must-read masterpiece with its finger on America’s pulse.