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The School on 103rd Street: A Novel (Old School Books) [Paperback]

Roland S. Jefferson (Author)
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Old School Books August 17, 1997

When Dr. Elwin Carter is confronted in his Watts clinic by two boys terrified by the brutal murder of their friend, his investigations lead him far beyond the usual suspicions of drugs or gang violence.

This 1976 first and only novel (potentially an upcoming movie) of forensic psychiatrist Roland Jefferson presents a frighteningly prophetic picture of the subterranean war between the races in America.

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These are the two latest releases from Norton's "Old School Books" series. forensic psychiatrist Jefferson published this novel, which is now in development as a feature film, in 1976. The plot follows Dr. Elwin Carter's investigation into a local murder, which leads to a remarkable conclusion. Simmons's 1962 title offers a portrait of protagonist Raymond Douglas, who overcomes great odds to become a master jazz musician.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Roland S. Jefferson is currently a forensic psychiatrist in private practice in Los Angeles. A major Hollywood producer is currently developing this, his only novel.

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  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; First Edition edition (August 17, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0393316629
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393316629
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,060,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Roland S. Jefferson was born in Washington, DC but moved to Los Angeles at 6 years of age. He began writing during his college years at the University of Southern California where he received his BA degree. He then relocated to Washington DC where he matriculated at Howard University for graduate medical education. He then did a two year stint as a medical officer in the U.S. Air Force where he continued writing book and film reviews. After military service he penned his first novel, the highly acclaimed SCHOOL ON 103RD STREET now considered a classic canon in African American political fiction. Thirty five years and six novels later Roland S. Jefferson continues to write about edgy and provocative characters set in contemporary fiction with a touch of political reality, sexual inuendo and mystery.
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4.0 out of 5 stars "SCHOOL" was scary!, July 27, 2000
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THE SCHOOL ON 103RD STREET was slow in the beginning, but picked up quickly. It was scary in the effect that this is something that could actually take place, especially if the government is involved. Who could say that it couldn't? It's this type of fiction that makes you think, which is what a good novel is supposed to do. The end of the book and the killing involved didn't make much sense to me (I had to come to some type of conclusion to neatly wrap the book up in my mind), but still, It had a sense of purpose and need to be read by all african-amercians.
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5.0 out of 5 stars believe it or not, December 12, 2009
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what lies beneath? the school on 103rd st brought back many, many memories of growing up in los angeles during the 60's and 70's. roland jefferson's gift of authentic characterization and setting kept me not only reading the words but getting into the scenes, people, old times. of all the novels i have read, this is the most realistic and thought-provoking. i enjoy literature that keeps me thinking long beyond the last page in a book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Shool woes..., September 8, 2009
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The School on 103rd
Roland S. Jefferson
Rating: 5

Dr. Elwin Carter works in the Ghetto at The Service Center a medical clinic servicing the poor in the Watts, CA neighborhood. His character comes off as the type of man that is passionate about his work and "Black and Proud" in the 70's. He wears a natural and rocks dashiki's to the clinic.

When two of the neighborhood young men confide in him about the brutal murder of one of their friends Dr. Carter helps the boys investigate why a kid with not involvement in the criminal element would get murdered. Together with Dr. Carter's team, they discover a country wide government secret. That secret if not handled delicately will spark a new civil war.

I enjoy the way Dr. Jefferson can bring a time period to life. I could hear the music and feel the vibe from the 70's. Because the details were so crisp, I could visualize being there during that time. While it was a little slow at first, I still can't wait to read the rest of Dr. Jefferson's books.

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