The Cackling of the Crows is a romantic suspense novel. The setting is Brooklyn, NY during the 80's/90's era. You will notice a hip hop culture/vibe throughout. And rap music, particularly the 80's and 90's, dominates a musical feeling of nostalgia and anticipation. There is also an underlying theme of good/evil, and issues being seen in black/white. Each character's personality reminds you of someone you know and the sounds and crow references are a back story throughout the book. But an important piece that ties everything together at the end. If you are intrigued with hip hop culture, romance and nostalgia, this might be the book for you.