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Troy
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Username: Troy

Post Number: 1554
Registered: 01-2004

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Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 04:17 pm:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Street Judge: A Novel by Judge Greg Mathis
http://reviews.aalbc.com/street_judge.htm

Street Judge is a wonderful debut. Mathis kept it real throughout the novel. He does not shy away from the violence or the gruesome details. After the slow start, I was easily hooked by the mystery and the suspense level of the story rose and remained high. I read the novel in a day. I hope that Street Judge will be the first of many more novels to come.


The Beautiful Struggle: A Father, Two Sons, and an Unlikely Road to Manhood by Ta-Nehisi Coates
http://reviews.aalbc.com/the_beautiful_struggle.htm

Most importantly, what I can say about the book is that I was MOVED! I would have given anything to have had a book such as The Beautiful Struggle when I was a kid. The fact that I was not alone and maybe I was not the only oddball would have meant the world to me. I recommend The Beautiful Struggle. If you have a son or know of a young man that loves to read, I can think of no other book to give him.


Sweetsmoke by David Fuller
http://reviews.aalbc.com/sweetsmoke.htm

Sweetsmoke is excellent. The novel is beautifully written and flows smooth and quickly. The murder mystery was wonderful. The characters were fully developed with Cassius being the standout. The ending is bittersweet and realistic. I cannot say enough positive comments about the novel. I highly recommend it.
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Zane
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Username: Zane

Post Number: 93
Registered: 11-2004

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Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 05:56 pm:   Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I just read the review on Street Judge and sent the link to Judge Mathis. I am sure that he will appreciate the kind thoughts as much as I do.

Blessings,
Zane

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