In 'The Mayor of Maxwell Street,' Avery Cunningham delivers an enthralling narrative set against the Prohibition-era Chicago where racial tensions, class struggles, and the underbelly of vice grip the city. Nelly Sawyer, a debutante from an affluent African American family, and Jay Shorey, a speakeasy manager with a hard-knock life, are an unlikely duo united by a common goal. Nelly's investigative journalism pushes her to unearth the seedy transactions of the Mayor of Maxwell Street, while Jay's personal vendetta against the syndicate leader intertwines their fates. As they navigate the myriad dangers of their mission, an unexpected romance kindles, burning brightly against a society riddled with discrimination and corruption. Avery Cunningham's debut novel is a testament to audacious hopes and transformative love, echoing the undying spirit of a bygone era.