Good African American Fiction Part 21
Explore Part 21 of our curated list of must-read African American fiction books. Discover powerful stories, acclaimed authors, and compelling narratives in Black literature.
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Death Around the Corner
by C-Murder (Rapper)
C-Murder--rap star, media mogul and until recently, an incarcerated convicted murderer--is Corey Miller, the younger brother of Master P, founder and president of New Orleans-based No Limit Records. Drawing on his intense and harrowing life experiences, C-Murder delivers a powerful novel sure to please both fans of his music and all fans of urban fiction.
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Waking with Enemies
by Eric Jerome Dickey
Powerful hit man Gideon struggles to outmaneuver a fellow assassin when his past misdeeds catch up with him, an effort that forces him to realize that he can no longer trust anyone.
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Angel
by Teri Woods
With a tormenting secret from her past haunting her every step, the once sweet and innocent Kareemah El-Amin's delicate mind snaps, sending her on a darkened path that will transform her into her deadly alter ego, Angel. -- p.[4] of cover.
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Two Wrongs Don't Make it Right
by Brenda Hampton
Desperately searching for the man who murdered his fiancée, Brandon Lee Fletcher finds his quest for justice threatening his peace of mind, his relationship with a new girlfriend, and his own safety when he gets too close to the killer. Original.
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Den of Sin: An Erotic Tale
by Storm
Sex, Secrets, Drama - Nadia Weber - Beautiful. Sexy. Scandalous. A Self-proclaimed sex fiend, Nadia's seen it all and screwed the rest. Swearing off sex with married men for cash, she sets her freaky sights on her co-worker - a gorgeous playboy with his own secrets and private fantasies. They get together in The Den, where anything and everything goes. Then a stranger rocks Nadia's world and she finally meets her sexual match - in the dark, literally. Now Nadia must rely on friends and family to get her past lonely and confusing days where everything she loves and thinks she knows are threatened.
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Love Lust and a Whole Lotta Distrust
by DeiIra Smith-Collard
What happens when the line between love and lust becomes blurred; when your enemy becomes your lover and nothing is as it seems? Take the journey with Nicole, Carmell, Natina and Kendra as they find the cost for love and the consequences of lust may be much more than they are willing to pay! Entangled in a web of lies, entwined in a maze of deceit, and motivated by their own selfish desires, the women of Love Lust and a Whole Lotta Distrust find there's a thin line between love and lust, and when combined distrust will soon fol
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He's A Keeper
by Leila Jefferson
Toni is ecstatic when her latest make-up with Eric leads to a marriage proposal. Despite the many lows that have accompanied their nine-year relationship, each of them is sure the other is their soul mate. There is nothing the couple can't share. A fact that is never more evident than when a wild night in Reno, just weeks before their wedding day, leads to a threesome with another woman. The wild times continue and the days leading up to the wedding are a blur of sex and drugs. Things grow more complicated when shortly after their wedding the couple is expecting their third child. For Toni, the adjustment to being both married and an expectant mother become the central themes in her life. For Eric, the party never stops and he continues to live like a man with no commitment. Though disappointed in Eric's actions, Toni consoles herself with thoughts of the normalcy that will return to their relationship once she gives birth. A beautiful baby girl is born but Toni soon realizes that nothing will ever be the same for the couple again. When all is said and done will this wife and mother be able to repair the damage done to her relationship or will she be forced to leave in order to secure the health and happiness of herself and her children
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One G-String Short of Crazy
by Desiree Day
Moving into an Atlanta apartment while sharing the responsibilities of their consulting business with her twin sister, Felicia struggles with telling her twin that she wants to pursue a new career and finds herself falling for her best friend and neighbor, Damien. Original.
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Everlasting
by Stacy-Deanne
Everlasting is the chronicle of two equally fascinating Latino teenagers, seventeen-year-old Juan Alonso and sixteen-year-old Nina Sagastume, who fall in love despite unrelenting odds. Juan is a political, outspoken romantic who believes education and determination is the key to a better life. His brother Rico is the leader of the notorious Bronx street gang, The New York Assassins. Juan can't seem to escape the hold of his community until he meets Nina. Nina is a striking, strait-laced dreamer who's never even been kissed. She quickly becomes Juan's salvation. In return, Juan allures her with his charm and inspiring intelligence. Nina finds herself doing something that she's never done...falling in love. It isn't until Juan rules her heart that Nina finds out he's affiliated with the New York Assassins, the rival gang of the Bronx Gangstas, an equally powerful street gang led by her cousin Tajo. Tajo and Rico refuse to let Nina and Juan run off into the sunset. Tajo and Rico will do anything to keep the war between the gangs solid and anything within their power to keep Juan and Nina apart. Things become even more complicated for Juan and Nina when Chino, a jealous Bronx Gangsta admirer determined to be with Nina, enters the picture. Despite the intervention of their families, friends and utter violence of the gangs' retribution, Juan and Nina learn the hard way that true love is definitely worth fighting for.
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Once Upon a Time in Harlem
by Moses Miller
John Williams single-handedly conspired and plotted to eliminate all of his competition on the uptown streets. With brute force and calculated moves, he was able to control all illegal activity from numbers to the drug trade. John was an intelligent thinker, manipulative and cunning and a cold-blooded killer as we. When he moved from South Carolina with his younger brother Sam, he had dreams of escaping the racism that was a prevalent in the south, in order to provide a better life for his family. But, racism still existed in the north, and opportunity had also dried up. With his back against the wall and no money in his pockets, John concocted a scheme to rob a local hustler that went horribly wrong. Blood was now on his hands ... and a price was on his head. The events that transpire from that moment on will have John and Sam pitted against some of Harlem s most notorious gangsters. John has dreams of providing a better life for his family, but at what cost? Will he and Sam be lured in by the sex, drugs, money and other dangers of the uptown streets? Only time will tell.
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Passin'
by Karen E. Quinones Miller
Passing for a white person in spite of her African-American heritage, Shanika accepts a job with a New York PR firm and begins to realize that her light skin gives her advantages and preferential treatment that her darker-skinned family members do not receive, a circumstance that becomes more evident when she falls in love with an African-American businessman. Original.
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Mind Games
by KaShamba Williams
Imagine being 25 year old Serenity Wells. She's trying to raise two children while living in the basement of her mother's house with her 'has-been' husband Kyron, who's finally home from a 3-year prison bid. When it comes to beauty Serenity ups pageant standards. Ironically, when it comes to insecurity and lack of trust, Kyron tops them all. Their lives wouldn't be that bad if Serenity hadn't cheated on him, and to make matters worse, had a baby on him! Serenity's tired and so is Kyron of trying to make this young marriage work. However, when both of them invite extra curricular activities in, the love returns. Or, does it? Will love overrule betrayal, or have they been playing Mind Games with each other?
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Lovers' Anonymous
by Xavier Pierre, Jr.
In his autobiographical debut, Lovers Anonymous, Xavier showcases his exceptional storytelling ability, giving readers an intimate look into a life filled with adventure, sex, and heartache. His personal journey becomes our roller coaster as we are taken through the beautiful backdrop of Haiti, into some of the darker places of Xaviers world. As we watch his seemingly ideal life ruined by torrid affairs and reckless habits, we become privy to the deepest thoughts in this mans mind, and are dangerously close to the eye of his storm. Lovers Anonymous is a gripping read that wont let you put it down, and will leave you breathlessly wanting more.Morie Fromager, BScN Candidate
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Christmas Heat
by Devon Vaughn Archer
The emotional painting of his late father sears Aaron Pearsons soul and compels him to meet the artist. Deana Lamberts beauty and grace reawakens in Aaron a lust for life and enables him to finally confront the ghosts of his past. Original.
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Convict's Candy
by Damon Meadows
CONVICT'S CANDY is based on a teen-aged, pre-op transsexual named Candy, who gets arrested and sent to federal prison exactly one week before her scheduled sex-change operation. Still having male organs, Candy is housed with strong, masculine, handsome male inmates who haven t been around or touched a woman in years. Candy soon finds herself being caught in several love affairs with men with families, girlfriends and wives at home waiting for them to be released. But Candy doesn t kiss and tell; she understands the code of silence: what happens in prison stays in prison... . CONVICT'S CANDY deals with sexual identity, prostitution and homosexuality within the prison system, the interactions and relationships between the inmates and officers, infidelity and most importantly, explains how the HIV virus spreads rampantly within the prison. It also reveals how the dangerous and deadly disease is transmitted within society, when infected inmates are released to go home."
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Black People
by W. Ivan Wright
Black people: For Entertainment Purposes Only, is a suspenseful fiction thriller that introduces seasoned characters and humorous dialogues to the reader. The main character, Jurney Swiftwood, has written a book whose title infers that the purpose of black people, is for America's entertainment. Jurney's book has placed him in the cross hairs of community dissension, media scrutiny and family angst. The outcry from an offended public has also placed an unsuspecting Jurney on the hit list of a politically controlled assassin. In the midst of his troubles, Jurney discovers that he is the father of a precious, yet abused nine-year-old girl! Situations and conversations present an entertaining vehicle that serves to remind all communities of the importance, and awesome power of perception.
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Liar Liar
by Latrese N. Carter
Camden Brooks is everything Stormy Adair Knight ever wanted in a man, until she learns hes cheating on her with a male member of their church. Eventually convinced that hes changed, Stormy goes through with the wedding, but will her new marriage fall prey to scandal, lies, and deceit?