Library Journal Review:
Knight, Xavier. God Only Knows. Grand Central. Mar. 2009. c.288p. ISBN 978-0-446-58239-1. pap. $13.99. CF
Julia Turner leaves her high-powered Chicago job to return to her home town of Dayton, OH, to take the job of superintendent of Christian Light, the private school she once attended. Twenty years ago, she and her friends had been involved in an accident that left fellow student Eddie Walker permanently injured. Eddie’s brother, now a detective, made a vow back then to find out what happened to his brother and who was involved; Julia must decide whether to come clean and risk everything. This taut inspirational urban tale will leave readers with deep questions to ponder. Certain to appeal to fans of Victoria Christopher Murray and ReShonda Tate Billingsley, this is recommended for public libraries and libraries with a demand for African American fiction. Knight is the pseudonym for Essence best-selling author C. Kelly Robinson (Not All Dogs; Between Brothers). Feb. 1.
THE THINGS WE DO FOR LOVE
“Knight masterfully weaves compelling characters and suspense that keeps you turning pages."
—Victoria Christopher Murray, author, Too Little, Too Late
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
“Fast-paced and intriguing . . . Robinson continues to write enjoyable, true-to-life stories for all to contemplate.”
—Urban-Reviews.com
THE STRONG SILENT TYPE
“Compelling.”
—Booklist
“Remarkable…Four-and-a-half out of five stars…I absolutely loved the characters and the…mystery and suspense.”
—RAWSISTAZ Book Club
THE PERFECT BLEND
“Fast-moving, true-to-life, and most entertaining….Robinson is a wonderfully talented writer who captured my attention on page one and kept it until the very end.”
—Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times bestselling author of Too Much of a Good Thing
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“A winner! Terrific and entertaining, with a rhythm that draws you in...Robinson is truly one of the most gifted new writers in the industry today.”
—Victoria Christopher Murray, bestselling author of A Sin And A Shame
“A perfect blend of humor, drama, and emotion.”
—Gloria Mallette, bestselling author of Shades of Jade
and The Honey Well
“One read you will not want to miss…What a story!...Robinson flaunts his literary skills and spins a tale of love and family that is emotionally riveting and highly entertaining.”
—Tracy Price-Thompson, bestselling author of Chocolate Sangria
and Black Coffee
NO MORE MR. NICE GUY
“Robinson handles his subject matter with plenty of attitude. As in his debut, brisk plotting, snappy vernacular,and resilient characters keep things entertaining...this spunky title will please fans of E. Lynn Harris and Omar Tyree.”
—Publishers Weekly
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“Highly recommended.”
—Book-Remarks.com
BETWEEN BROTHERS
“Not since Spike Lee’s School Daze and the much-loved sitcom A Different World has the Black experience on campus been this intriguing and, at times, funny…Between Brothers is a spirited tale.”
—Essence
“Robinson shows a willingness to take on complex social issues, and his storytelling skills could give Omar Tyree a run for the money.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Good, resourceful characters fight back in a vivid narrative…a refreshing variety of characters in a low-key redemptive tale.”
—Kirkus Reviews
