Jesus Boy

A majestic new novel that will launch Preston L. Allen into the ranks of Junot Diaz and Toni Morrison.

"Allen has created a consummate tragicomedy of African-American family secrets and sorrows, and of faith under duress and wide open to interpretation. Perfect timing and crackling dialogue, as well as heartrending pain balanced by uproarious predicaments, make for a shout-hallelujah tale of transgression and grace, a gospel of lusty and everlasting love." -Donna Seaman, Booklist

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