New Novel Characterized by a Criminal Comedy of Errors
Daytona Beach Shores, FL (PRWeb) January 26, 2007 -- James Sweat offers a refreshing perspective on crime drama in his novel Our Friend Jimmie. With a full cast of colorful characters and plenty of black humor, Our Friend Jimmie takes the sting out of mafia-related crime, focusing instead on the loyalty of friends and devotion to family.
While set in modern day, Our Friend Jimmie offers much of the charm of classic New York mafia characters and dialogue, and also offers plenty of insight and amusement regarding relationships between men and women. Much of the action is inspired by the author's own checkered past.
From accidentally frightening a man to death to experiencing 9-11 as New Yorkers, Sweat's characters succeed in their quest to return stolen money to a dead friend's family through a mixture of fierce loyalty, dumb luck, and not a little bit of sex and seduction, making Our Friend Jimmie a welcome addition to the field of crime writing.
For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at jdsa48 @ aol.com. Our Friend Jimmie is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.
About the Author
Vietnam POW and former professional football player James Sweat's past has been riddled with violence and various run-ins with the law. With an MBA in mechanical engineering and now happily married, he has turned his penchant for crime to writing. He and his wife live in Daytona Beach Shores, Fla.
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