The Blackbirds

Description

They call themselves the Blackbirds. Kwanzaa, Indigo, Destiny and Erica, four best friends who would go to the ends of the earth for one another. Yet even their deep bond can't heal all, as the women struggle with their own personal demons, drama and steamy desire. As the women try to overcome their impulses, they find not only themselves tested, but the one thing they always considered unbreakable: their friendship.

Eric Jerome Dickey is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty previous novels as well as a six-issue miniseries of graphic novels featuring Storm (X-Men) and the Black Panther. Originally from Memphis, Dickey now lives on the road and rests in whatever hotel will have him.

Praise for The Blackbirds "An epic story about an epic quartet [of friends]."-Essence "In this sensual tale, words stoke the body and the imagination. With prose that is both witty and current, Dickey chronicles the pothole-filled journey four modern black women take to find love."-Kirkus Reviews "Dickey...once again stirs a juicy mix of steamy sexuality with soap-opera drama...fans will be pleased to recognize characters from the author's previous novels."-Library Journal "[An] empowering story of four women friends.... [featuring] relatable voices and feelings to difficult issues."-Booklist "Sure to get your blood boiling (in a good way)."-USAToday.com's Happily Ever After "Eric Jerome Dickey is about the best novelist going right now in terms of writing about romance and sex from the woman's perspective. And The Blackbirds proves to be no exception."-Electric Review More Praise for Eric Jerome Dickey "Dickey's fans flock to his readings....He's perfected an addictive fictional formula."-The New York Times "Dickey has the knack for creating characters who elicit both rage and sympathy."-Entertainment Weekly "Eric Jerome Dickey's work is a master class in Black joy....[his] characters-bold, smart women oozing sexuality and vulnerability-navigate interpersonal conflicts using dialogue that crackles with authenticity."-The Atlantic