Dr. Karen Sloan-Brown, a native of Philadelphia, is a prolific author, having written several historical fiction novels, including the two-part saga The Fortunes of Blues and Blessings, and the Tribe of Levi series. She is passionate about connecting her readers with the rich tapestry of African American history that is interwoven into her books, a history that reaches from the mountains and deserts of Africa to the shores of the United States and beyond.
ShortCut
by Karen Sloan-Brown
Genre: Black & African American
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Ernest was the owner and head barber at the King Cut Barber Shop. He could cut out the likeness of Barack Obama, Marcus Garvey, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X with the words ‘By Any Means Necessary’ onto a client’s scalp with his straight-razor that would rival any accomplished artist. He’d done all right for himself and his family with a successful business on a rough corner in the hood, except he wanted more. All he needed was a loan to make his dream of In Ernest Gentlemen’s Spa come true. When the bank said no, Eva, the attractive wife of Pinnacle Financial president, said yes. Giving Ernest more than he bargained for, his dream turned to a nightmare. When the volatile cocktail of passion, jealousy, and money are mixed together somebody is bound to end up dead.
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Searching for Ever Land
by Karen Sloan-Brown
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Portia Roberts was in a day-to-day struggle to recover from the tragedy that tore her family apart. Desperate for a way out from under the dark cloud that constantly hovered above her; a major event on the news, Michael Jackson death, captures her curiosity and convinces her that there is a path to regain her peace of mind. She senses that propofol is the answer to despair, she just needs a doctor to give it to her. First there was Keith, who said no, then George who she fell for, but he said, no. Then she met David. She fulfilled his fantasy and in return he fulfilled hers. Portia’s odyssey carries her back and forth between her past and present before she can move on to her future. Go with Portia on her supernatural quest for healing and happiness, it’s dramatic, sexy, funny, and full of surprises.
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It’s Not Over
by Karen Sloan-Brown
Genre: Literature & Fiction
“It’s Not Over,” is an Amazon Bestseller. Evelyn Winter is fresh back from her youngest daughter’s destination wedding in the Bahamas, ready to celebrate her 50th birthday, and get her life back. Then planes crash into the World Trade Center, she fears for her daughters, and makes a bargain with God. Thankfully, Elise is safe. Finally, it was her time to start living for herself instead of Nelson and the girls. Except that part of her life is not over yet. Her answered prayer is an unexpected baby to raise, and her Nelson isn’t happy about it. He even questions if she has been unfaithful. From the start Elijah wasn’t like her other babies, he was so happy and peaceful. Thinking he might be challenged she discovers he has special gifts, and as he gets older, she begins to think he is truly the second coming. Elijah teaches Evelyn and her family that life is full of new beginnings.
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Judge and Jury
by Karen Sloan-Brown
Genre: Black & African American | Romance
Not again. Another unarmed young black teenager is murdered by a white shooter pleading self defense, this time in Philadelphia. Protests and riots tear the city apart, racially divided on who was the innocent victim. Victoria Perry, an up and coming Assistant District Attorney wants a jury to decide. Not everyone wants to see the case go to trial, including her politically ambitious significant other, Leonard Sterling. The defendant’s wealthy family hires the top attorney in town to defend him, Benjamin Madison, who also happens to be the only person who casted a shadow on Victoria in law school. Justice is an elusive lady but Victoria is determined not to disappoint the Gardner family and let their son’s killer go free.
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Daniel, Luke, and John
by Karen Sloan-Brown
Genre: Black & African American
The only thing Luke was sure of was that he didn’t want to be like his father, John. Raised on a one-way ghetto street in North Philly the odds weren’t in his favor. Nothing special had ever happened to him until he met Ruthie on the day Martin Luther King Jr. was killed. When Ruthie got pregnant, he finally had something to live for. Even being drafted into Vietnam wasn’t about to take that away from him. Back home Ruthie did hair to help make ends meet and developed a cream that made kinky hair curly. Together she and Luke built a successful cosmetic company. Luke’s dream was to pass it on to his son, Daniel. Except Daniel doesn’t want it, he wants to box and be the next Mike Tyson. This is a story of love, loss, success, disappointment, redemption, and acceptance.
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