Keyshia and Clyde: A Novel (Paperback)

by Treasure E. Blue (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Keyshia Simmons, abandoned and brutalized by nearly every person who was supposed to care for her, turns to drugs and sex in Blue's tawdry new novel. Unlikely help comes from Clyde Barker, a stickup man who inadvertently rescues her from the clutches of a violent drug-dealer. A romance blossoms, and when the dead dealer's associates demand restitution, Keyshia and Clyde go on a crime spree to raise the cash, all the while confronting the demons of their past and wishing they could go on the straight-and-narrow. Clyde gets collared for a crime he didn't commit, and it takes Keyshia a few years (she earns a law degree) to prove his innocence and help him get justice for his wronged parents. By the close of this predictable tale, the good guys win and the bad guys get what's coming to them. (Aug.) ""
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Product Description
Treasure E. Blue–acclaimed author of Harlem Girl Lost and A Street Girl Named Desire–is back with a heartbreaking urban love story of two star-crossed lovers up against the dirtiest dealer Harlem has ever seen.

Knocked up by a Southern preacher, Keyshia is sent to live with her aunt in New York, but after a horrific act of violence, the timid young woman becomes ice-cold–turning tricks and finding comfort in a crack vial.

Clyde and his two brothers find themselves living with a family friend after their mother is shot by their own father–leaving her institutionalized and unable to communicate, and him behind bars. Clyde’s older brother leads a decent life, working as a bank manager and trying to keep Clyde off the streets, but Clyde’s younger bro is the coldest killer in Harlem and takes every opportunity to involve Clyde in his infamous robberies-turned-blood baths.

When Keyshia and Clyde meet, they are instantly drawn to each other. Forced to pay back a large sum of cash to one nasty Harlem kingpin or risk the lethal consequences, Keyshia and Clyde use their tight game and their loyalty to pull off the impossible. And when Clyde is falsely accused of a bank hit, Keyshia vows to stick by her man–no matter the cost.

Praise for Treasure E. Blue’s A Street Girl Named Desire:

“Treasure Blue continues and solidifies his position as the true heir to Iceberg Slim and Donald Goines. A book full of gritty realism, violence, drug abuse, and hope; the book is simply off the damn hook!”
–African American Literary Book Club

“Drenched in drama, drugs, vengeance, power, pain, envy, love and hope . . . all the elements needed to satisfy [the] desire for a good read.”
–Urban Reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: One World/Ballantine (August 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 034549329X
• ISBN-13: 978-0345493293
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #85,311 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, August 28, 2008

By	diamonds "angel" (texas) - See all my reviews

Treasure is my now one of my favorite authors. I was getting tired of urban novels always about a loud foul mouthed ignorant woman who only talks to men with money, ballers whatever. although this book is urban and gritty the two main characters keyshia and clyde are not like the typical urban characters where the man demands respect and is looking for the baddest chick and is feared by the whole city or where the woman only buys designer clothes and mentions what there wearing and how much it cost several times during the book. when I first read treasure last book a street girl named desire I thought it was a women writing because it was of senstive nature. I have never known a man who can write from a male and woman prespective and be so belivable in it. reading this story made me sad on how cruel people can be to the the young and weak. Get this book because it teaches people who our hopeless that life does not have to be always about pain and suffering. Treasure knows how to write a urban book with a happy ending thats not nonsense and foolishness. Keyshia and Clyde were defintely two very likable characters. Get this book its funny, sad, inspiring and what I like most about this book which is very rare in urban books a HAPPY ENDING for everyone. Treasure is now one of my favorite authors. Treasure just keep doing you because you one hell of a writer.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Urban Romeo & Juliet, August 27, 2008

By	Tanja "qtpye8475" (GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Tresure Blue has done it again this book was a page turner. I loved this book. I dont think that I have read a urban novel with a couple(Keyshia & Clyde) that love each other so much. This book is now one of my top 5 favorite reads. You will not be dissapointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Speechless!, August 27, 2008

By	Renisha Cook "Nisha" (Fanwood, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Out of all the books i read by treasure E Blue, this by far is my favorite! This book held my attention from the very first page to the last. I was sad when i reached the last page because i did not want it to end. The love keyshia and clyde shared was so great. This book has me waiting for Blue's next novel. Job well done. If you haven't read this book, GET IT!!! You will not be dissapointed.