Harlem's Dragon: A Novel

by David Rivera Jr.

This debut novel from David Rivera, Jr., explores the life of a detective and his world torn apart by love and lust. In a story that combines the underworld of crime and the positive force of justice, readers discover what really makes a man tick.

Detective Chemah Rivers is a man with principles. His position as one of the top and highly respected detectives in the city helps define his character as a man to be reckoned with. He's got the winning combination of looks, physique, intelligence, and charisma. Women are drawn to him. But only two were ever able to get into his heart.

Nairobi is not typically the type of woman that would attract Chemah, but her alluring combination of intelligence, assertiveness, and humor piques his interest. A chance encounter leads to an unforgettable night of pleasure when passion ignited cannot be denied.

Scene-stealing Margarita is smart, upwardly mobile, resourceful, aggressive, and sexy. She knows what she wants and she goes after it: whether it's a job -- or a man -- she'll do whatever it takes. However, sometimes having it all can prove to be a bit too much.

Chemah has handled some of the most important cases in New York City, but his next case proves to be the most challenging. Add to the mix the love and attention of two very different, very intense women and you have the makings for a spicy tale.

224 pages, Paperback

First published December 10, 2004

About the author

See also David J.R.

David Rivera, Jr., the youngest of three siblings, was born in the old Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx on January 14, 1965. He grew up in the South Bronx and graduated from Norman Thomas High School located in midtown Manhattan in 1982. David has lived in Harlem for the past 20 years. He holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters of Science degree in Public Administration.

Reviews

[Sophie Sealy · Rating 4 out of 5]

First time reading anything by this writer and it definitely will not be the last. NO SPOILERS. This was the writer's debut novel and what a coming out party it is. I was impressed with the story line originality. Sure I was thinking boy meets girl while boy has another girl, but it wasn't typical and it wasn't what I expected. I loved the flow and timeline of the book, no unnecessary fillers. It was sensual and at times erotic. I didn't know where he was going and the ending was quite unexpected. I was hooked from page one and found a new crush in the protagonist.

[Gro Karin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love it!!

This author really knows his trade. The flow of the story make me read just one more page, and one more.. and one more..

And I love all the caracters, they all feel real. Would love to see these books on the big screen.

I highly recommend this author, and don't think twice about reading his books. Just read and enjoy!

[Gwendolyn Outler-nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

great book!!!!