Forty Acres, Dwayne Alexander Smith
Forty Acres, Dwayne Alexander Smith
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Forty Acres
A Thriller

Author: Dwayne Alexander Smith

Narrator: Andre Blake

Unabridged: 12 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/01/2014


Synopsis

“A thriller in a class by itself—brilliant and scary!” —Terry McMillan

Read the page-turning, provocative thriller that will forever change the way you think about slavery and its legacy in today’s America.

Martin Grey, a smart, talented black lawyer working out of a storefront in Queens, becomes friendly with a group of some of the most powerful, wealthy, and esteemed black men in America. He’s dazzled by what they’ve accomplished, and they seem to think he has the potential to be as successful as they are. They invite him for a weekend away from it all—no wives, no cell phones, no talk of business. But far from home and cut off from everyone he loves, he discovers a disturbing secret that challenges some of his deepest convictions…

Martin finds out that his glittering new friends are part of a secret society dedicated to the preservation of the institution of slavery—but this time around, the black men are called “Master.” Joining them seems to guarantee a future without limits; rebuking them almost certainly guarantees his death. Trapped inside a picture-perfect, make-believe world that is home to a frightening reality, Martin must find a way out that will allow him to stay alive without becoming the very thing he hates.

A novel of rage and compassion, good and evil, trust and betrayal, Forty Acres is the thought-provoking story of one man’s desperate attempt to escape the clutches of a terrifying new moral order.

About Dwayne Alexander Smith

Dwayne Alexander Smith is a screenwriter and author of Forty Acres, winner of the NAACP Image Award for Literary Work by a Debut Author. Follow him on Twitter @WrittenBySmith.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Rincey on April 30, 2018

Dang, this was kind of crazy. Parts of it felt under developed, but if you are looking for a quick, page-turning thriller, this is the book for you. Watch my full review: [URL not allowed]......more

Goodreads review by Judy on June 10, 2018

One word . . EPIC! A “deal with the devil” has never been so evil! FORTY ACRES was the most intense political thriller—thought-provoking, and gripping debut novel (my pulse is still racing) - full of power and revenge. Has my vote for “Thriller Debut Novel of 2014”, a talented author, Dwayne Alexan......more

Goodreads review by Tim The Enchanter on September 05, 2014

Posted to The Literary Lawyer.ca A Compelling First Effort - 3.5 Stars I feel a bit torn over this one. On one hand, I really liked the concept of the novel. The author manages to make a point, avoids being "preachy" while still managing to entertain. Just so the previous comment does not mislea......more

Goodreads review by La Tonya on October 01, 2015

This was an exciting book. It left me wanting more of the story. Martin Grey was the witty attorney who became the hero both inside and outside of the courtroom. The story begins with Martin representing a client against a giant automaker. It appears the odds were stacked against him until he prevai......more

Goodreads review by Cheryl on June 13, 2018

This was a great story with a great plot and greater characters. The book was so detail and so vivid that you as the reader will feel as though you are there at 40 acres watching the whole story prevail. For humanity purposes I am not sure that I agree with this underground society, however as an Af......more