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Damaged Goods: A Novel
Released from prison by a corrupt warden in exchange for his promise to carry out a final, lucrative heist, notorious bank robber Alonzo Crane gathers a band of old accomplices to help in the plot, which is complicated by his unexpected feelings for a fellow conspirator. By the author of The School on 103rd Street. 30,000 first printing.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published April 1, 2003
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March 14, 2008
LOVED II! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!
April 9, 2008
I couldn't read this book fast enough. It was a different kind of story for me, but it was great! Some parts seemed too far fetched but it was still a great read
August 12, 2009
I finished this book in one day. Truly a must read for all those out there that they would like to see how the other side lives.
June 12, 2017
“DAMAGE GOODS”
Author Roland S. Jefferson nailed this story! Damage Goods is a modern day Pulp Fiction with a Hollywood glare, this romantic detective story will have you on edge wondering who to trust. Duffy and Alonzo Crane are two witty guys, tough and ready to engage in some serious battle these two fellas are hilarious! and you better believe they both got their eyes on each other just waiting for either one to make one sudden move!. Oh don't forget about MS. Trisha Jean Tyler -aka Trixie, who knows how to smooth talk her way out of danger of any kind, please don't call Trixie out of her name she knows how to avenge her partner and it doesn't matter what side of the fence she is on. Trixie doesn't let her past get in her way she is a Beauty Queen with the whole package smarts good looks with a lot of fire and spontaneity. Damage Goods has a lot of mayhem, suspense, thriller, with a double crossing two edge sword you better watch out you never know who will cut you! .
BRAVO 5*****
Author Roland S. Jefferson nailed this story! Damage Goods is a modern day Pulp Fiction with a Hollywood glare, this romantic detective story will have you on edge wondering who to trust. Duffy and Alonzo Crane are two witty guys, tough and ready to engage in some serious battle these two fellas are hilarious! and you better believe they both got their eyes on each other just waiting for either one to make one sudden move!. Oh don't forget about MS. Trisha Jean Tyler -aka Trixie, who knows how to smooth talk her way out of danger of any kind, please don't call Trixie out of her name she knows how to avenge her partner and it doesn't matter what side of the fence she is on. Trixie doesn't let her past get in her way she is a Beauty Queen with the whole package smarts good looks with a lot of fire and spontaneity. Damage Goods has a lot of mayhem, suspense, thriller, with a double crossing two edge sword you better watch out you never know who will cut you! .
BRAVO 5*****
January 2, 2009
Twenty five to life
The eminent Alonzo Crane is incarcerated at Marion Federal Penitentiary after a botched robbery ten years prior. The "Committee," comprised of three gangs that run the prisons have asked Crane for his assistance in retrieving something that belongs to them. In return they agreed to grant him his freedom. With still fifteen more years to give, what man in his right mind would refuse?
Harold "Duffy" Andrews, Crane's former cellmate and only ally in the streets has nothing but admiration for "Godfather." Duffy is a small time hustler. He sells dope, jack cars, gang bang, shoplift, steal, forge, and pimp girls. He was more of a perpetrator with big ideas.
Trisha Jean Tyler a.k.a Trixie was more than an investment than anything else to Duffy. Wise beyond her 21 years, Trixie recognizes the inevitable bond that she and Crane share. Willingly she invites the unavoidable.
Crane was hoping that his former crew would be willing to repay the time that he served on their behalf. Instead he was met with resistances. Blackmail and cold hard cash would have to direct their paths.
With plan in place, Crane can no longer hide his feelings for Trixie. Caught up in a web of passion and double cross with crooked inmates, a crooked warden, and crooked guards Crane's survival from day to day becomes shorter.
Damaged Goods is a creative, action-packed drama that will have readers trying to predict what will happen. Very engaging read.
Reviewed by: Crystal
The eminent Alonzo Crane is incarcerated at Marion Federal Penitentiary after a botched robbery ten years prior. The "Committee," comprised of three gangs that run the prisons have asked Crane for his assistance in retrieving something that belongs to them. In return they agreed to grant him his freedom. With still fifteen more years to give, what man in his right mind would refuse?
Harold "Duffy" Andrews, Crane's former cellmate and only ally in the streets has nothing but admiration for "Godfather." Duffy is a small time hustler. He sells dope, jack cars, gang bang, shoplift, steal, forge, and pimp girls. He was more of a perpetrator with big ideas.
Trisha Jean Tyler a.k.a Trixie was more than an investment than anything else to Duffy. Wise beyond her 21 years, Trixie recognizes the inevitable bond that she and Crane share. Willingly she invites the unavoidable.
Crane was hoping that his former crew would be willing to repay the time that he served on their behalf. Instead he was met with resistances. Blackmail and cold hard cash would have to direct their paths.
With plan in place, Crane can no longer hide his feelings for Trixie. Caught up in a web of passion and double cross with crooked inmates, a crooked warden, and crooked guards Crane's survival from day to day becomes shorter.
Damaged Goods is a creative, action-packed drama that will have readers trying to predict what will happen. Very engaging read.
Reviewed by: Crystal
March 13, 2010
An enjoyable read only slightly marred by pedestrian writing and some jarring moments (feds don't use AKs OR Tec-9s!). Crane is imperfect but easy to root for, I chose to interpret Jefferson's "tell me" ethic as indicative of the protagonist's stoicism. Even when the POV shifted to one of the other characters, who are uniformly well drawn and mostly believable.
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