The Other Americans by Laila Lalami

Waited a long time for this book at the library. Really enjoyed.
I agree with this assessment from NPR:

Carve out some reading time before you pick up Laila Lalami's new novel The Other Americans. You won't want to get up from your chair for some time, maybe even until you've reached the last page. You're in the hands of a maestra of literary fiction, someone who has combined a riveting police procedural with a sensitive examination of contemporary life in California's Mojave Desert region.

It did take me a while to read, however, becuase I am in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and working MANY hours with teachers helping with distance learning.

But every chance I got, I sunk into my green chair to visit these vivid characters.Now I am going to read another of her books, The Moor's Account