8 vo; black paper covered boards with black cloth spine covering; 390 pages. graphic design on dj. first & only novel by Morgan, the son of the founder of the Hudson Review; he later slipped into the drug scene in San Francisco, becoming the lover of Janis Joplin; went to prison, wrote this stunning novel and was killed in a motorcycle accident in New Orleans. fine in fine dj; clean, tight, & attractive; dj protected by new mylar wrap. 0.0.

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Title

Homeboy

Publisher

Random House, New York

Publication Date

1990

Language

English

ISBN 10

0394575776

ISBN 13

9780394575773

Binding

Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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Even behind bars, Joe Speaker, an addict, is not safe from the killers who want the Jager Moon, a large blue diamond, and who, with the help of corrupt prison guards, are determined to get it back, no matter what the cost

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When Joe Speaker, barker for a San Francisco strip joint, pulls off a caper inadvertently involving a precious diamond necklace, he incurs the wrath of porno king Baby Jewels and the interest of Detective Tarzon. Joe is sent to prison, where he breaks a drug habit and survives by his wits. Meanwhile, on the outside, Baby Jewels is maneuvering; Joe's girl friend is shacked up and pregnant; and various people are plotting, acting, and reacting. There is a dazzling vitality to this first novel. The language is raw; the characters are fresh and outrageous; the style is wicked and impudent. And in the dramatization of good versus evil (and the difficulty of sometimes telling the difference), the author succeeds in providing substance. Though not for readers looking for a standard thriller, this offbeat novel is outstanding and certain to be talked about. (Note: The title refers to prison slang for buddy. )-- Robert E. Donahugh, formerly with Youngstown & Mahoning Cty. P.L., Ohio
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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