The Boy Scout

by D. Bryant Simmons

Overview

TJ Patterson is about to get a lesson he'll never forget.

So far, TJ has lived an uneventful life but that is about to change. While walking home from school, TJ and his friends stumble into a murder scene. The victim is an everyday working man trying to do the right thing. The perpetrator? A member of Chicago's most notorious gang.

What happens next will define the rest of TJ's life.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940150162266
Publisher:	Bravebird Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

D. Bryant Simmons, an award-winning author and Chicago native, is also the publishing force behind Bravebird Books. As a writer, her focus is on realistic fiction that straddles the line between art and social commentary. She is currently hard at work on The Morrow Girls Series, a family saga that spans three generations of women. Simmons manages to incorporate meaty topics such as domestic violence into her fiction without sacrificing entertainment value.

Editorial Reviews

"Simmons's ability to tug at the heartstrings while her protagonist grows stronger plays out beautifully from the first to last page."

Foreword Clarion - Kandy Alameda

"A naturally gifted storyteller, Simmons, has put her heart and soul into this cautionary tale of perseverance, hope and strength..."

African American Literary Book Club - Carol Taylor