Lakewood

"Explore the haunting world of medical experimentation in this startling debut novel, Lakewood. Follow Lena Johnson, a black millennial who drops out of college to support her family, as she takes a job in the mysterious town of Lakewood, Michigan. Lena's high-paying job comes with no out-of-pocket medical expenses and a free place to live, but she soon discovers she must participate in a secret program and lie to her loved ones about the research being done in Lakewood. With promises of groundbreaking discoveries that could change the world, Lena soon discovers the devastating consequences for those involved. A thought-provoking and thrilling novel, Lakewood uncovers the moral dilemmas faced by working-class families and the horrors inflicted on black bodies in the name of science."