Harlem Shuffle Characters

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Character	Description
Raymond “Ray” Carney	Ray runs a furniture store in Harlem. He is hardworking.
Big Mike	Big Mike works for Ray. He is strong and loyal.
Elizabeth	Elizabeth is Ray’s wife. She is caring and supportive.
Freddie	Freddie is Ray’s cousin. He often gets into trouble.
Miami Joe	Miami Joe is a local gangster. He is dangerous.
Chink Montague	Chink Montague is another gangster. He is ruthless.
Pepper	Pepper is a fixer. He helps Ray with problems.
Tommy Lips	Tommy Lips is a local thief.
Mr. Van Wyck	Mr. Van Wyck is a wealthy businessman.
Miss Laura	Miss Laura is a waitress.
Detective Munson	Detective Munson is a corrupt cop.
Louie the Fish	Louie the Fish is a small-time crook.
Mr. Moskowitz	Mr. Moskowitz is a pawnbroker.
Julius	Julius is Ray’s friend. He helps with the store.
Mrs. Carney	Mrs. Carney is Ray’s mother. She is supportive.
Nancy	Nancy is Ray’s neighbor. She is kind.
Tommy the Tank	Tommy the Tank is a big man. He is intimidating.
Doc	Doc is a local doctor. He helps the community.
Bumpy Johnson	Bumpy Johnson is a powerful figure in Harlem.
Ruby	Ruby is Elizabeth’s friend. She is caring.
Mr. Fitzgerald	Mr. Fitzgerald is a lawyer. He helps Ray with legal issues.
Sweet Lou	Sweet Lou is a singer.
Earl	Earl is a mechanic. He fixes cars.
Lester	Lester is a local barber.
Gloria	Gloria is a teacher. She inspires her students.
Benny	Benny is a local shop owner.
Frankie	Frankie is a delivery man.
Clara	Clara is Ray’s daughter. She is bright and curious.
Jimmy	Jimmy is Ray’s son. He is playful and energetic.
Mrs. Johnson	Mrs. Johnson is a kind old lady.
Tony	Tony is a cab driver.
Mr. Williams	Mr. Williams is a retired boxer.
Sheila	Sheila is a local seamstress.
Danny	Danny is a newspaper boy.
Mr. O’Connor	Mr. O’Connor is a local butcher.
Alice	Alice is a librarian.
Henry	Henry is a musician.

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Is “Harlem Shuffle” based on real events?

While the novel is set in a historically accurate Harlem, the characters and events are fictional.

What is “Harlem Shuffle” about?

“Harlem Shuffle” is a crime novel set in 1960s Harlem, following the life of Ray Carney, a furniture store owner who gets involved in a heist.

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