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Lady Sings the Cruels
Author: Eric Pete
Reviewed by: Cheryl Smith
November 9, 2006

Essence bestselling author Eric Pete is back with "Lady Sings the Cruels," a story of love, torment, dreams, vengeance and much more. Amelia's dreams included a singing career and a man, Bodie. Sure they were different in many ways, but they had a love that was strong.

Bodie had dreams also, but one lapse in judgment put him in a situation that put his future on hold, at least for a while he thought. Never did he imagine that while he was incarcerated Amelia would find love elsewhere, and definitely not with one of the prison guards responsible for keeping him in line during his time in the belly of the beast.

While you know at some point everything is going to come to a head, you're still anxious and Mr. Pete has you rooting for Amelia, who never knew that her man was actually innocent of the crime he went to prison for.

The author takes you inside Amelia's heart as she loses the desire to pursue her dream of becoming a singer. Even more interesting is the inside look behind prison walls as Bodie deals with his demons, which come in the form of memories of yesteryears, as well as the other inmates he must coexist with. Mr. Pete will be appearing at a book signing on Nov. 25 at Black Images Book Bazaar, and Mr. Pete will be an upcoming guest on KKDA's Reporters Roundtable. Keep your radio dial locked to KKDA 730 AM, Sundays at 8:00 a.m. for more details.

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