Sent to prison, Tyrone Stokes left his wife to raise their son, Marcus, alone. Now Tyrone is free, but 17- year-old Marcus is on Louisiana's death row for the murder of a young white girl. Convinced of his son's innocence, Tyrone will sacrifice everything to keep Marcus alive. Cry Me a River offers the distinctive blend of emotional power, vivid imagery, and rich characters that has brought its author national acclaim.
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"Absolutely love Ernest Hill's writing!!! I love this book and I love his messages throughout the book! (never give up or give in)"
— Annette (5 out of 5 stars)
" I really wanted to like this book more than I did. The story was good, but for some reason it did not flow as well as I thought it could have. Not a bad book would have been a good book had it had a better flow to it. "
— Jay, 6/9/2012" I could not get interested in this book. "
— Frederick, 5/24/2011" This was beautifully done. It is a change from the regular trashy stereotypical black novel. "
— Kiki, 3/9/2011" i am somewhat impress about the father trying to free his son of a crime he didn't commit. Good book. "
— Hugh, 12/1/2009" This was beautifully done. It is a change from the regular trashy stereotypical black novel. "
— Kiki, 9/11/2009Ernest Hill was born in Oak Grove, Louisiana. He holds
degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, Cornell University, and
UCLA. He is the author of several novels, including A Life for a Life, Cry Me a
River, It’s All about the Moon When
the Sun Ain’t Shining, and A Person
of Interest.
Peter Jay Fernandez is an accomplished audiobook narrator who has won three AudioFile Earphones Awards and an Audie Award in 2009. He has also appeared on television, film, and stage. His appearances include roles in Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and the musical Thunder Knocking on the Door.