monster

James King is a 22-year-old African-American man who lives in Steve's neighborhood. Allegedly, King encourages Steve to become involved in the robbery, offering a cut of whatever money they receive. He is accused of being at the scene of the crime. In addition, Bobo Evans asserts that it is King who actually shot Mr. Nesbitt when the victim pulled out his gun in self-defense. At the end of the novel, we learn that King has been found guilty of murder, while Steve walks away free.