History, hearts, and family secrets collide in New York Times bestseller Eric Jerome Dickey's timely and tantalizing novel.
Eric Jerome Dickey (1961-2021) was the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels, as well as a six-issue miniseries of graphic novels featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther. His novel Sister, Sister was honored as one of Essence's "50 Most Impactful Black Books Of The Last 50 Years", and A Wanted Woman won the NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Literary Work in 2014. His most recent novels include The Blackbirds, Finding Gideon, Bad Men and Wicked Women, Before We Were Wicked, The Business of Lovers, and The Son of Mr. Suleman.
Praise for The Son of Mr. Suleman:
“This book is a powerhouse. It is impossible not to become fully
absorbed in every scene, the vibrant, dynamic characters drawing
you in again and again… All in all, the world through Pi Suleman’s
eyes is dark, complex, and endlessly compelling.”—Associated
Press
“For 25 years, Eric Jerome Dickey’s best sellers have made Black
women feel seen and, more importantly, understood.… The Son of Mr.
Suleman is full of his trademark humor and vibrantly rendered
characters….With this page-turner, Dickey once again lives up to
his motto: 'Writers do.'”—Essence
"Eric Jerome Dickey is the king of writing Black joy. His
characters evoke a sense of esteem for self, showing how they might
be if white folks just left them alone. If we could just be our
happy, sensual, ambitious, free selves we would be modeling one of
his characters. However, this book takes on grief, racism, and
microaggressions in a big way, too; it's the first of his works to
do so with such detailed intention."—W Magazine, Delores
Williams
“Dickey's posthumously published novel is a shining example of his
skill at combining a compelling narrative voice, sharp social
commentary, and poetic prose to create a complex tale featuring
sensual characters with truly unique perspectives.”—Booklist
“Be prepared to be turned every which way with this book. Be set to
let The Son of Mr. Suleman eat up your weekend. Just be ready,
because missing it would be a sin.”—The Bookworm Sez
"This novel couldn't be more timely as America and the world
continue to grapple with the effects of racism on our
society."—Black Girl Nerds
“Eric saved this as one, one of his biggest novels ever, to unleash
his biggest message about the present plight of Black America in
the 21st Century, and he does so with nothing but the truth from
the city that he knows best—Memphis Tennessee. RIP EJD. Now I’ll
miss all of our years of reader comparisons and contrasts
(smile).”—Omar Tyree, New York Times bestselling author of over
twenty-five African-American novels
“[Dickey's] final book may be the best one yet he has written… A
powerful book on the life of a black man during Trump time and how
living in the south takes its toll on him and his family. It’s rich
in Black culture, steamy as Eric could write hot sex scenes and
real-life events that make life at times hard on black people
(which should never happen to anyone). Eric Jerome Dickey once
again you be missed.”—Mark Harris, Red Carpet Crash
Praise for Eric Jerome Dickey and his novels:
“[O]ne of the most successful Black authors of the last
quarter-century.”—The New York Times
“Eric Jerome Dickey’s work is a master class in Black joy….
Dickey’s characters—bold, smart women oozing sexuality and
vulnerability—navigate interpersonal conflicts using dialogue that
crackles with authenticity…. In casting the struggles of his
characters as valid, he affirmed that the struggles of the mostly
Black women reading him were also valid. Creating these depictions
for his readers made Dickey a pioneer of sorts—he allowed them the
satisfaction of feeling seen, but not judged, by a Black man.”—The
Atlantic
“Part of Mr. Dickey’s appeal stemmed from the vibrancy of his
characters…. a Times reviewer, Janet Maslin, observed
that Mr. Dickey’s creations “have enough sultry self-confidence to
suggest, at their best, a Prince song on paper.”—The Washington
Post
“[Dickey] entertained millions of readers with quick pacing, a
conversational style and fluency in genres ranging from crime to
romance.”—Los Angeles Times
“Dickey was the man behind several classic books about the more
tender realities of Black life…It was through his work that many
Black people were able to feel seen and an outpouring of love has
began on social media since the news broke of his
death.”—Essence
“Dickey’s luminous smile and disarming demeanor put fans at ease.
His humor, wit and charm made him a reader’s favorite. His work
captivated.”—NBC News
"Dickey was an exceptional storyteller who had a big heart for his
people."—Vulture
“Unafraid to cater specifically to his community, Dickey had a
penchant for shaping characters that both resonated and generously
leaned into Black culture. His stories often balanced romance,
scandal, and a considerable amount of heart, and they were beloved
by a fanbase that felt both seen and wholly embraced”—A.V. Club
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