In Spite of

Twice John Holloway Sr., is placed in the wrong place at the wrong time and end up paying dearly for it. It took John Jr., to outwit the deception that was thrown upon him, to settle the score for him and his dad. I really enjoyed the drama and would really like to see this novel made into a movie.

In Spite Of spins a tangled web of comedy, chaos, espionage, and intrigue; bascially things that occur in the Black community on a daily basis. In addition to all the drama that takes place from the neighborhood beautyshop to the corporate boardroom, this novel's true gift to its readers is the passionate "Black on Black" love-thang. I'm sure you'll agree that is the "real deal" personified. The story gives each reader hope and reaffirms that love don't mean a thing, unless you have some for yourself. The burning question that's sure to come to mind after completing the story of two life-times will be: "Who's going to star in the movie?"

Victor McGlothin's "In Spite Of" is an excellent piece of reality unfortunately, that the Black Community has experienced for years. Mr. McGlothin's In Spite Of is comprised of excellent verbiage that allows an individual to travel and experience the 'joy and pain' in the heart of Sunny South Dallas. Mr. McGlothin's In Spite Of makes an individual think "hmmm", what can I do to enhance and build up my "Black Community", In Spite Of?I look forward to reading his next masterpiece "Autumn Leaves".Keep up the wonderful work of sharing and telling the experiences of the black community, from the perspective of an excellent, productive, successful, educated, and experienced black man that has overcome!May God continue to bless you in your wonderful, creative, and realistic endeavors!Penny King

Though based in one city, this book depicts the struggles and choices black men have made to take care of their families in america. The writer gave excellent detail which allowed me to visualize everything I read. I enjoy murder mysteries and this ranks with the best. This is an exceptional novel from a gifted writer. Walter Mosley would be proud!

'In Spite Of' is a great debut novel by author Victor McGlothin. It really was refreshing to read a novel written from a 'straight black male' perspective. The novel has something for everyone, if you enjoy a good book, this is a must read! I enjoyed 'In Spite Of' and I anxiously await Mr. McGlothin's next novel 'Autumn Leaves.'