City of God

An incorrupt cop in the near future learns a lot about the ugly side of pop culture and media manipulation when he investigates the death of two policemen.Grimes's point that people don't think anything is real until they see it on TV, is a sharp one, as are the characterizations in this novel. Another telling point is that when it is revealed that a gangsta- rap tape may have inspired the murders, that the tape becomes the new mega-seller!This is VERY dark satire, but unlike many of this type, Grimes does not skimp on the details and logic of his mystery to make his point. Great, thought provoking, entertaining stuff.