The Last Days of Louisiana Red, which has been described as a "HooDoo detective story and a comprehensive satire on the explosive politics of the '60s", set amidst the racial violence of Berkeley, California. The story follows investigator Papa LaBas as he tries to figure out who murdered Ed Yellings, the proprietor of the Solid Gumbo Works.
"The Last Days of Louisiana Red", a detective story that blends elements of Voodoo and social commentary on the turbulent 1960s, is set in Berkeley, California, where racial tensions are high. The narrative follows investigator Papa LaBas as he investigates the murder of Ed Yellings, owner of the Solid Gumbo Works.