Just Say No!: A Novel - Softcover

Tyree, Omar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0684872943 ISBN 13: 9780684872940

Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 2002

Synopsis

Omar Tyree continues to move "from the underground to the mainstream" (Nelson George). His true-to-life portrayals of urban contemporary life have made him a hit with critics and readers alike, propelling his novels onto the US bestseller lists. His newest novel, JUST SAY NO! is a testament to the Tyree phenomenon. Childhood friends Darin Harmon and John Williams have always been talented, using their gifts to earn scholaships to college; Darin for football and John for music. After John's musical genius is revealed in a homecoming talent show, their lives are changed forever. Transformed from introverted "momma's boy" to "Loverboy" Williams, John decides to share his musical talents with the world, with Darin as his manager. Together the two friends discover the prizes and the pitfalls of fame, as Darin falls victim to his resentment over John' growing popularity and his own cravings for life in the fast lane.

About this title

Synopsis:

From the bestselling author of FLYY GIRL and SWEET ST LOUIS comes a hip, energetic story of two friends grappling with sudden superstardon. Omar Tyree continues to move "from the underground to the mainstream" (Nelson George). His true-to-life portrayals of urban contemporary life have made him a hit with critics and readers alike, propelling his novels onto the US bestseller lists. His newest novel, JUST SAY NO! is a testament to the Tyree phenomenon. Childhood friends Darin Harmon and John Williams have always been talented, using their gifts to earn scholaships to college; Darin for football and John for music. After John's musical genius is revealed in a homecoming talent show, their lives are changed forever. Transformed from introverted "momma's boy" to "Loverboy" Williams, John decides to share his musical talents with the world, with Darin as his manager. Together the two friends discover the prizes and the pitfalls of fame, as Darin falls victim to his resentment over John' growing popularity and his own cravings for life in the fast lane.

About the Author:

Omar Tyree is an acclaimed author, journalist, lecturer and poet. His books include FLYY GIRL, A DO RIGHT MAN, CAPITAL CITY, BATTLE ZONE, SINGLE MOM and SWEET ST. LOUIS. He lives in New Castle, Delaware.

About this edition

• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0684872943
• ISBN 13: 9780684872940
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496