About the Book: The Disappearers by Marlon James is a powerful literary novel set in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1988. When eight gay men gather to rehearse an openly queer play, a violent homophobic attack leaves one man dead, several injured, and two missing. As the survivors confront trauma, prejudice, anger, and shame, they embark on a journey towards truth, justice, and self-acceptance. Blending mystery, violence, and intimate character-driven storytelling, this compelling work explores LGBTQ+ identity, systemic homophobia, resilience, and the enduring impact of hatred in a society that refuses to accept difference.