Oaktown Devil

By Renay Jackson

Book Overview

On the streets, crime and violence are part of the daily routine, and revenge has taken the place of stickball. Staying straight isn't easy, especially when one's family is mixed up in gang wars and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583941053
• ISBN13: 9781583941058
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Frog Books
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.7" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

OAKTOWN DEVIL

This was a great read, looking forward to reading book two of this great series written by Mr. Renay Jackson.

Worth every penny

I thoroughly enjoyed this intense, violent, action-filled novel. Renay Jackson is an excellent writer. He has the knack. There's no B.S. or tedious show-offy descriptive passages packed with unneeded modifiers that ultimately amount to nothing. There's meaning and things to think about, but it's conveyed through actions and situations. Mr. Jackson understands Elmore Leonard's "Ten Rules" instinctively. The story has that much sought-after, rarely achieved quality of being character-driven. Things in the book happen because that's what that person would really do, not because the author needs to move chess pieces around on the board. Mr. Jackson packs more action and meaning and life into a little over 200 pages than most writers manage in twice as many. Buy and enjoy this book.

Buy This Book!!!

Oaktown Devil was so good, one of those finish it in a day because you can't put it down type books. When I first started reading it I was like what in the world? I guess I was expecting a modern urban tale. The main character started the book off trying to describe his mack game but he clearly was not in 2004, more like the early 90s. This was back in the day of thick gold link and herringbone chains, airbrushed jeans and tees, and skypagers. But once I got past that and into the book there was no stopping. This book was funny as I don't know what. Something for everybody. Urban drama with a tiny bit of mystery mix. Oaktown Devil is probably even more of a treat for Bay area residents because of the descriptions of streets and hangouts in their hometown. Even some Too Short lyrics thrown in for good measure. Just buy this book, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. I'll be starting the sequel "Shakey's Loose" shortly. Renay Jackson, you got a fan for life.

keeps up reading

this book is so full of adventure & true to life in oakland ca. mr. jackson has some great books. he doesn"t hold back! i would recomend all his books, i only wish he had more out now. belle #1 fan from the bay area

When's the movie???

This book was not only written ideal for a blockbuster movie, but it had some EXCELLENT food recipes inside the book that made me hungry! As a reader, I can tell this book was written by an older mature author, but the storylines were hot. It's a book about betrayal, drugs, love and urban drama....I don't want to give away the story, buy the book. It's a read you are sure to enjoy. Book clubs, check this one out!!!...I'll be waiting for part 2 "Shakey's Loose" (which is not yet released) :(