Urban Reviews - African American Fiction Reviews - April 2008
Explore in-depth Urban Reviews of April 2008's top African American fiction books. Discover critiques, ratings, and recommendations for the latest urban literature releases.
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Bad Blood
by L. A. Banks
Sasha Trudeau knows all about working beneath the shadows, back-alley deals, and things that go bump in the night. She also knows that the world is unaware of the existence of the paranormal--and that the government would like to keep it that way. As a highly trained Special Ops soldier, Sasha and her team are an elite group of individuals who are survivors of werewolf attacks, now trained to be loyal to only to each other and their government. But when she returns from a solo mission, she finds that her team has mysteriously gone missing. Shocking government conspiracies, double-dealing vampires, and a host of stunning revelations about who--and what--she really is are only just the beginning...
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Jezebel
by Jacquelin Thomas
A modern retelling of the biblical story of Jezebel chronicles the exploits of manipulative Georgia beauty Jessie Belle, who, as part of her plans to escape town, weds trusting pastor Traynor Devereaux, who has no idea that his cunning birde is not only planning for a whole new life but is also running from a past that could destroy both of their reputations.
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Something on the Inside
by T.N. Williams
Celia Alexander believed herself to be blessed and highly favored in the eyes of God, and her life to be as close to perfect as humanly possible. Her marriage was solid, her children were well behaved, and her recent promotion only added to the list of proud accomplishments. Few obstacles have crossed her path . . . that is until she catches her husband, Khalil, committing an unspeakable crime. At once, her comfortable family life is ripped apart, causing her to doubt everything that she thought mattered. Celia is determined to get justice, as Khalil goes to great lengths to manipulate her into silence. Celia tries to bridge the gap of confusion for her children and find a greater strength within to carry them through the storm. Something on the Inside explores the challenges of family loyalty and faith in God.
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Pitbulls In A Skirt (The Cartel Publications Presents)
by Mikal Malone
Inside Emerald City (one of D.C.'s deadliest projects), there are four women who are the girlfriends of the Emerald City Squad. The Squad controls the drug game and the girls control who goes in and out. Things begin to fall apart when two members of the Squad get killed and one member gets caught with another woman on the side.
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From the Extreme
by Renea Collins
Rachael, who has suffered through abandonment, abuse, pain, and betrayal, becomes a woman full of rage until she turns to God for help.
