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Tantrum [Paperback]

Charles D. Ellison (Author)
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September 5, 2008
Councilman, a young, handsome, firebrand Philadelphia legislator in desperate search of true identity and meaning, is one day faced with an anxious assassin s missing bullet, and the soaking blood of a dying man in his arms. Puzzled police investigators scratch their heads and assume it s a failed mob hit, but over time, Councilman figures there are even deadlier, more hidden powers at work.... Unbeknownst to him, also is the mysterious, trailing enemy: a missing woman who reappears as a trained activist, struggling to escape her difficult past.

TANTRUM, the highly-charged urban score of a politician s remarkable fall from personal grace, punctuated by his brief rise to public glory; revealing the internal conflicts of an elected official at war with both inner and outer demons. In between, discover a dramatic mix of compelling personalities, as suspenseful, intriguing plots quickly unfold. TANTRUM: an explosive political thriller, wrapped in fiery multi-narrative by a city, gripped in extreme violent rage and unstable transition.


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Combines political analysis of DuBois, courage of Baldwin, storytelling brilliance of Wright, and passion of Himes. --Damon Amin Meadows, author of Convict's Candy

A work of art. Keeps you guessing with every page. Raw power and high energy, grips the reader and refuses to let go. --The Honorable Peter C. Groff, President of the Colorado State Senate

A roller-coaster ride of a novel! Fast-paced the action is vivid. --L. Raven James, RawSistaz Book Review --Ghettoheat.com

A work of art. Keeps you guessing with every page. Raw power and high energy, grips the reader and refuses to let go. --The Honorable Peter C. Groff, President of the Colorado State Senate

A roller-coaster ride of a novel! Fast-paced the action is vivid. --L. Raven James, RawSistaz Book Review

About the Author

Charles D. Ellison is Chief Editor of Blackpolicy.org, Host and Resident Political Analyst for XM Radio, Senior Fellow in Public Policy at the University of Denver, Visiting Fellow at the George Washington University, Washington Times columnist, speaker and author. California-born and Philadelphia-bred, Charles is an avid reader, writer and occasional student of the martial arts. When not immersed in politics, he enjoys hours of delving into the latest World War II volume, sci-fi flicks, or high-octane Japanese animation and Kung Fu classics.

Charles North Philly attitude lures him into crates of jazz and hip-hop, while his Southern California roots pushes him into ska and reggae. He resides with his family in the Washington, D.C. area.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Ghettoheat; First edition (September 5, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0974298255
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974298252
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,006,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars good, March 24, 2010
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4.0 out of 5 stars (3.5 Stars) A Good Debut, July 21, 2009
This review is from: Tantrum (Paperback)
The Councilman is a young Philadelphia politician who is trying to figure out his true purpose. His life changes when an assassin's bullet misses him. The police assume that it's a mob hit, but the Councilman figures out that this is not the case. The Councilman has something that his unknown enemies want, and they will kill him to get it. Meanwhile, a missing woman suddenly shows up in order to run from her past.

Tantrum is an interesting political thriller by Charles D. Ellison. You get an insider's view into how shady politics can be. There is a unique twist to this plot that you won't see coming. Although Tantrum featured an unusual storyline, there were a lot of dry and unessential parts in this book. There are so many characters and situations that are featured in the story that you don't know how they connect to the main plot. The assassination attempt gets lost because there are too many side characters and stories that may confuse the reader. The ending of the book felt like a forced attempt to lead into a sequel with many questions unanswered that could have been cleared up to make a more complete story. Tantrum is still a good read for those who are looking for something different.

Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert for Urban-Reviews
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4.0 out of 5 stars The seedy world of politics, September 7, 2004
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The world of politics can be glamorous, sexy, seedy and in the novel TANTRUM, dangerous. "The Councilman" is a young, vibrant, motivated and intelligent Philadelphia politician. Many of the politician's constituents seem to believe that he is a Godsend. He seems to be just what the voters of Philadelphia needs. He is shaking up the political structure and giving his fellow elected officials a dose of reality. Many believe that the young political leader has what it takes to move up the ladder in Philly and beyond. So if "The Councilman" is the greatest thing since sliced bread, why is he the target of an assassin's bullet? Is it a disgruntled citizen out for the politician, a jealous member of the city's political structure, a mob hit or something much more sinister from the councilman's past? What deadly secrets does he hold? Philadelphia soon learns that all that glitters isn't gold, and just as quickly as someone rises to grace they can easily fall from it.

TANTRUM by Charles D. Ellison, is a roller-coaster ride of a novel. The pace is fast and the action is vivid. The hosts of characters that Ellison presents in the novel are intriguing. Ellison creates many narratives that all come together in the novel's climax. This political thriller is for anyone who wants a jolt with their reading.

Reviewed by L. Raven James
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