iUniverse Announces the Release of Estes Jennings' It's Best Served Cold
It’s Best Served Cold is American crime fiction at its best.
New York, NY, November 30, 2007 --(PR.com)-- A thrilling novel from a new voice in urban crime fiction, It’s Best Served Cold is the story of Eric “Chance” West, an African-American man growing up in the desperate streets of Queens in the 1960’s. As West tries to rise above the atmosphere of despair caused by poverty, bigotry, and the tough lessons of an even tougher neighborhood, he must use any means possible to survive. Hoping the Army will give him a new life, West is instead immediately deployed. Returning from war a disillusioned yet determined man, West uses the only means to wealth he knows – a career in crime.
West first escapes the brutal atmosphere of New York by joining the Army, only to be sent to Vietnam shortly after enlisting. Buried in the Mekong Delta, the hard cynicism growing within his soul hardens into stone as he watches friend and foe destroyed by the ravages of a useless war. Determined after this terrible experience to become rich no matter the price, West returns home to build one of the biggest drug networks on the East Coast.
"At first, the music had a soothing effect. It wasn’t long before the confluence of the wistful melody, the dark clouds and the dankness of the day brought up grim recollections of loved ones long dead. The thought of his daughter’s death from a drug overdose still bothered him. He wondered if he’d ever get over it—or her. Somebody had to pay for little Pauline’s life ending before it began, and Pablo Arias ranked high on the list of candidates." -- From It's Best Served Cold
From the dark streets of New York to the steamy jungles of Vietnam, author Estes Jennings paints a darkly picturesque setting in which minority is pitted against minority, and money is the only true authority. With visceral, heart wrenching detail, It’s Best Served Cold reveals the life of a young boy trying to survive in a racist world, and the grown up man who can never completely shed the mantle of lessons from the cruel streets.
Author Jennings manages to keep readers empathizing with the character of Chance West, even after he commits the most brutal acts. A shocking literary combination of thriller, mystery and urban grit, It’s Best Served Cold still delivers a message of faith, love and redemption in the midst of high-action modern gangland drama.
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iUniverse offers a variety of publishing services to help individuals publish, market and sell fiction, poetry and nonfiction books. The company utilizes print-on-demand technology, and is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the United States, publishing more than 5,000 new titles each year. The iUniverse management team has extensive editorial and managerial experience with traditional publishers such as HarperCollins, Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Holtzbrinck. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Harlem Writers Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) to bring innovative programs to their members. iUniverse has strategic alliances with Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada and has offices in New York, Shanghai and Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS.
About the Author
Estes Jennings is an African-American man currently living in New Jersey.
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West first escapes the brutal atmosphere of New York by joining the Army, only to be sent to Vietnam shortly after enlisting. Buried in the Mekong Delta, the hard cynicism growing within his soul hardens into stone as he watches friend and foe destroyed by the ravages of a useless war. Determined after this terrible experience to become rich no matter the price, West returns home to build one of the biggest drug networks on the East Coast.
"At first, the music had a soothing effect. It wasn’t long before the confluence of the wistful melody, the dark clouds and the dankness of the day brought up grim recollections of loved ones long dead. The thought of his daughter’s death from a drug overdose still bothered him. He wondered if he’d ever get over it—or her. Somebody had to pay for little Pauline’s life ending before it began, and Pablo Arias ranked high on the list of candidates." -- From It's Best Served Cold
From the dark streets of New York to the steamy jungles of Vietnam, author Estes Jennings paints a darkly picturesque setting in which minority is pitted against minority, and money is the only true authority. With visceral, heart wrenching detail, It’s Best Served Cold reveals the life of a young boy trying to survive in a racist world, and the grown up man who can never completely shed the mantle of lessons from the cruel streets.
Author Jennings manages to keep readers empathizing with the character of Chance West, even after he commits the most brutal acts. A shocking literary combination of thriller, mystery and urban grit, It’s Best Served Cold still delivers a message of faith, love and redemption in the midst of high-action modern gangland drama.
About iUniverse
iUniverse offers a variety of publishing services to help individuals publish, market and sell fiction, poetry and nonfiction books. The company utilizes print-on-demand technology, and is one of the largest self-publishing companies in the United States, publishing more than 5,000 new titles each year. The iUniverse management team has extensive editorial and managerial experience with traditional publishers such as HarperCollins, Putnam, Simon & Schuster and Holtzbrinck. iUniverse partners with industry leading author organizations, including the Authors Guild, the Harlem Writers Guild and the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) to bring innovative programs to their members. iUniverse has strategic alliances with Barnes & Noble, Inc. in the U.S. and Chapters Indigo in Canada and has offices in New York, Shanghai and Lincoln, Neb. For more information, please visit www.iuniverse.com or call 1-800-AUTHORS.
About the Author
Estes Jennings is an African-American man currently living in New Jersey.
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