Viper's Dream: A Novel
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- Synopsis
- For fans of Colson Whitehead and Wild Women and the Blues, Viper's Dream is a gritty, daring look at the vibrant jazz scene of midcentury Harlem, and one man&’s dreams of making it big and finding love in a world that wants to keep him down.Harlem, 1936. Clyde &“The Viper&” Morton boards a train from Alabama to Harlem to chase his dreams of being a jazz musician. When his talent fails him, he becomes caught up in the dangerous underbelly of Harlem&’s drug trade. In this heartbreaking novel, one man must decide what he is willing to give up and what he wants to fight for.Viper's Dream is a fast-paced story that is charged with suspense. A snappy, provocative voice and a stark look at Viper&’s Black American experience weave with endless plot twists to offer readers a stunningly original, achingly beautiful read.
- Copyright:
- 2023
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781639105700
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781639105694
- Publisher:
- Crooked Lane Books
- Date of Addition:
- 09/19/23
- Copyrighted By:
- Jake Lamar
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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