QPBC New Voices Award winner Jervey Tervalon authors scintillating works of African-American fiction. Spellbinding, luminous, and richly atmospheric, Dead Above Ground tells the story of the wealthy Du Champs family of New Orleans. Helen, the matriarch, rules over her daughters Adele and Lita with an iron will. But Adele has fallen in love with smooth operator Lucien, who, unbeknownst to her, means to settle a decades-old score with her mother.
Download and start listening now!
"I read this book back in 2003 and it has sparked many discussions. This book was well written and very dramatic. I do not want to know what goes on in the mind of this author because I tell you it has to be something.I recommend this book to anyone who will listen. "
— Carla (5 out of 5 stars)
" part mystery, part fictional memoir. has the feel of a short story. not exactly a stellar literary piece. "
— Kimberlyn, 4/5/2012" part mystery, part fictional memoir. has the feel of a short story. not exactly a stellar literary piece. "
— Kimberlyn, 8/13/2009Myra Lucretia Taylor is an award-winning actress who has appeared on Broadway, off Broadway, in many theaters across the country, and internationally. Her television and film credits include Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Atlanta, The Big Sick, Bushwick, and Catfight.