If Walls Could Talk [Paperback]

Vincent R. Alexandria (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1998

Detective Joe Johnson and his partner, Vernon Brown’s first murder mystery series in which they investigate a romantic love triangle with a murderous and chaotic twist. The suspects include the mob, City Council Members, a construction contractor, and even Detective Johnson’s girlfriend. This is a marvelous intellectual who-done-it with a passionate love story and a comical edge.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

Vincent Alexandria – Award winning novelist of "If Walls Could Talk", "Postal Blues", "Black Rain", & "Poetry from the Bottom of My Heart." (We Must X-L Publishing Co.) He is an author, actor, producer, director, composer, lyricist, vocalist, screen writer, and musician. He is the father of four children. He holds a Masters degree in literature at Baker University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rockhurst College. He’s a GED Teacher with the Upper Room Program in Kansas City, MO. He is the owner and chair of his two companies, We Must X-L Publishing and the Brother 2 Brother Literary Symposium. His vision for the symposium is to enlighten men and women in reading and comprehension to enhance their quality of life. He just finished a 560 mile bicycle ride from Kansas City to Oprah’s Harpo Studios in Chicago to promote literacy and reading. His B2B Symposium has nationally published authors show a commitment to their communities and give back to their readers in gratitude of what they have done for them and their careers. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: We Must X L Inc; 1 edition (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890622567
• ISBN-13: 978-1890622565
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,509,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Vincent Alexandria is a nationally published author, who resides in Houston, Texas. He is an actor, producer, director, composer, poet, screenwriter, vocalist and musician. He is a Graduate of Rockhurst College and has his Masters degree from Baker University.

He is the founder of the Brother 2 Brother Literary Symposium. Its mission is to enlighten men and women in reading and literacy in order to enhance their quality of life. Over twenty-five nationally published authors volunteer their time in free panel discussion and give away free books.

He has completed four award winning murder detective mystery novels with TJT Designs Publishing and Parker Publishing.
He has finished his first short film, Black Rain that can be viewed on www.eyesoda.com. He is currently shopping this film for a major movie deal.
Vincent's children book series, "Marvelous Martin and the Case of Mr. Bean" & "Marvelous Martin and the Case of Freddy Freeman and the Freckled Faced Bully" will be released April 2009 by Marimba Books (Kensington/Justus Books). He is currently shopping his other children's book, Preston the Rain Drop's First Spring Shower.

www.vincentalexandria.com

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I DON'T DO MYSTERIES!!!!!, November 1, 2000

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Emma D. Blackmon (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If Walls Could Talk (Paperback)

Hey Everybody!!!! The first thing I want to say is "I DON'T DO MYSTERY BOOKS". I have over 200 African American books in my personal library at home...and not one of them are a Mystery. But my Bookstore Lady kept saying "Emma, you have to read this Mystery Book"....and I finally broke down and read it. The book was EXCELLENT!!!!! I loved Joe and Vernon relationship. The book was funny, sad, happy, and a little twist of romance. The suspense of who killed Raymond almost killed me....but I refused to go to the back of the book. I really enjoyed If Walls Could Talk.....I still don't do (other writers) mysteries, but I can't wait for Mr. Alexandria next book. I have became one of your biggest fans. Thank you for sharing your talent with us Mr. Alexandria.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who Done It?, August 7, 2000

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Regina (Milwaukee, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: If Walls Could Talk (Paperback)

Although this book is fast pace, it has it all - intrigue, suspense, romance, murder, and a web of deception. The two detectives have a great relationship & you enjoy the dialogue between the two of them. Can't wait until the author writes his next book. Move over Walter Mosley, there is a new mystery writer in town!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars a homicide that opened doors for an intimate relationship, June 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: If Walls Could Talk (Paperback)

V. Alexandria "If Walls Could Talk" I would say the book started off slow. Once I got to the murder, the process of elimination was suspenseful, the plot took off and I could not wait to put aside my daily responsibilities, so that I could finish the book. I am not a mystery lover, but after reading "If Walls Could Talk" I am persuaded that V. Alexandria is on his way to many more great mystery novels. As a writer myself, I realize that Vincent Alexandria has much to offer us as readers and writers, I realize mystery novels requires much work and imagination. Toward the end of the book, I felt like I had been seduced into a world that was sad, yet complete. I was moved by Seirra, and Joe's character, that they would take on a responsibility to raise her mother's child, and I think Joe's relationship with Seirra should have been a little more intimate, and Joe's relationship with the late Raymond should have been more descriptive so that, toward the end, I would have appreciated them raising that child together. Over all, I was Thrilled.