African American Authors Book Discussion: "Where There's Smoke" by Kiki Swinson

Discuss books celebrating Black experiences—featuring African American authors & also Caribbean, African, and wider Black diaspora authors. March’s pick: Where There’s Smoke by Kiki Swinson.

Join us for engaging conversations that celebrate Black experiences and perspectives through literature. Each month, we explore works primarily by African American authors, along with voices from the Caribbean, Africa, and the wider Black diaspora. This is a welcoming space to share ideas, discover new authors, and connect with others who appreciate diverse stories. All are welcome to attend.

March’s book: Where There’s Smoke by Kiki Swinson.

Book Overview: Kill your secrets . . . Volunteer Virginia Beach firefighter Alayna Curry used to pride herself on saving lives. But now, determined to conceal her part in an arson-for-insurance scam gone bad, she's using her skills to have the scheme's leader, Tim--her ex-lover--shot dead, claiming it was a robbery. She's carefully set him up to be the ultimate fall guy. And she's ruthlessly aiming to silence more witnesses--which will also get her beloved brother Alonzo out of prison . . . Conceal your lies . . . . . . Until Alayna has to desperately defend herself against Tim's vengeful wife and his other grieving side piece's very public accusations, all while fighting to stay steps ahead of the fellow firefighters she betrayed--and the husband she's long past fallen out of love with . . . Watch your back . . . With a determined FBI agent and the police pulling apart her story--and her lies--bit by bit, Alayna recklessly plays her most dangerous trump card to free Alonzo and clear her name for good. But will one body too many be the catalyst that finally blows her chances of escape, and survival, to pieces?"  From the publisher.

Where to Pick Up Book:

This book is available  in the following formats: print, and in ebook and eAudiobook through Hoopla.

Limited print copies of this book are available for pick up on the lower level service desk, after February 22. 

This group meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at Germantown Library.  This event will take place in the Group Meeting Room 5 on the lower level.

Questions about this program? Contact the Germantown 240-777-0110

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