Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones

by Moses Miller

"Fortunately for Nathan Jones (also known as Nan), he survived the attempt to end his life, and lived to tell his tale. But, his story is not unlike many urban tales today, where the prevalence of corruption and greed result in the demise of many innocent individuals. Often times, our youth find themselves entrapped by the powers that be to their own detriment. In the case of Nathan Jones, when Five-0 came gunning for him, he refused to become another...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097869290X
• ISBN13: 9780978692902
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Mind Candy, LLC
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Intriguing

I'd been hearing that Moses Millers' writing style represented a change from predictable, boring and humdrum, to exciting, suspenseful and memorable. I hesitated somewhat, but here I am admitting, ` Nan : The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones' is intensely suspenseful and a read that readers will definitely enjoy. Nathan Jones, an orphan, is being hunted by the people who corrupted his childhood. We're granted full access from the past to present as we're following each detail to see what and how Nan will do as he deals with the consequences. The story flows perfectly, with great characters and a powerful storyline that immediately engulfs you. I can't wait to read ` Nan : The Game of Trife.'

5 stars is not enough!

Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones is the compelling story of two boys orphaned by tragedy and the results thereof. Moses Miller does a wonderful job of bringing to life the characters and story and places it in the hands of his readers. This book came highly recommended so I thought I would give it a try. I am not sorry that I did. I applaud Moses Miller for this truly captivating story. I am anxiously waiting to see what he comes up with next in its sequel.

Endure Under Tribulation

Trouble stirs from the start of NAN: THE TRIFLING TIMES OF NATHAN JONES as Nathan, or Nan, finds himself on the run. It's either run or be killed. As Nan navigates the streets of New York for a safe haven, readers navigate his past to the events and circumstances leading up to his current predicament. It was captivating to read as Nan negotiated his way through a host of troubles. In a plethora of new authors, Moses Miller rises to the top. NAN: THE TRIFLING TIMES OF NATHAN JONES is engrossing, shifting fluidly between the past and present. Miller combines memories, contemporary reality, childhood traumas and brotherly bonds with deft. It's an intense, fast moving drama. Moses Miller's NAN: THE TRIFLING TIMES OF NATHAN JONES announces the arrival of an obvious talent. I look forward to continuing with NAN: THE GAME OF TRIFE. "Intelligent urban fiction," - I like that. We need more of it.

Finishings

Moses Miller details the life of Nan, an orphan who is raised in an orphanage with another young boy, Joe. Joe's life parallels his own. The cop, Carson, who pursued both cases uses the loss as a way to attach the two boys, bonding them like brothers for life. In this dramatic version, we learn that Nan is caught up in a betrayal of sorts that causes him to cross the line between right and wrong to protect the people that he loves. Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones is electric read from start to finish and I'm counting down for the sequel.

Lost and Found

On Christmas Eve in 1985, two young lives would forever be changed. Joseph "Joe" Hayes and Nathan "Nan" Jones will connect due to a crazed drug addict. Officer Mark Carson decides to connect the two young boys, hoping to build a bond between them, and give him a taste of something he's always wanted, a family. Readers will be bemused as they try to understand how an eager, soon to be father is quickly tossed into a death match. While the events of present day draw you in, Nan revisits his past, which in all actuality leads up to what currently surrounds him. Nan's corrupted innocence leads to a rebellious redemption that triggers the loss of love, lives and prospect. The untold truth is quickly unfolding with Nan placing the missing pieces of the puzzle together, but will he be able to connect the dots in time to salvage his own life? Indisputably, Nan: The Trifling Times of Nathan Jones is by far one of the most action-packed thrillers that I've had the pleasure of reading for 2006. Beginner Moses Miller has definitely reset the bar for my expectations and I'm actually thirsting to read Nan: The Game of Trife. In search for something creative, with pandemonium, the settling of scores and some liberation, then this is the read for you. Reviewed by: Crystal