Book: Waking with Enemies
Author: Eric Jerome Dickey

Eric Jerome Dickey is nothing short of sensational. A man at the apex of his craft, he manipulates dialogue by twisting, bending, and moulding it into submission with utmost control as it relates to theme, form and structure. 'Waking with Enemies' is stunningly sexy, hedonistic, blatantly human and surprisingly redemptive. With the ease of an established sensual artist, Dickey manages to appropriate this medium to realism.

The reader is forced to sympathise with the protagonist, Gideon, a hit-man/assassin living a fast- paced life that intermingles steaming sex, callous-hearted murders, perpetual distrust and a constant inner turmoil that punctuates his self-dislocation and lack of self-discovery. The 'son' of a prostitute and drug fiend, Gideon finds that being nurtured from the breast of ruthlessness has not adequately prepared him for the storm that threatens to engulf him..

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Book: Reaper of Souls… A novel of the 1957 Kendal Crash
Author: Beverly East

As a child, I had a subconscious fear of trains. My sweaty palms were always a dead giveaway. The night before a trip, I couldn't swallow any food; I couldn't sleep. Whenever it was time to leave the house, my skinny legs would tremble and make little uncertain steps as my family headed towards the train station, and I would squeeze my father's hand, not realizing he was squeezing mine.

The personal opening of the book sets the tone for the rest of the story, which is about a girl who loses her parents, siblings, cousins and friends in a terrible disaster. "Reaper of Souls" is a journey into the life of the author's past and the lives of her relatives who died in that September 1, 1957 tragedy.

The Kendal Train Crash has gone down in history as the Jamaica's worst railway disaster and the second worst railway disaster in the world. It is recorded that over 700 persons were injured and 250 persons lost their lives.

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Book: Reggae Scrapbook
Author: Roger Steffens & Peter Simon

"Reggae Scrapbook" is a fabulous coffee table book that captures the evolution of reggae music and culture. Stacked with over 150 pages of detailed factual information and a DVD loaded with historical interviews, this publication is filled with profound insight.

Written by ardent reggae collector/archivist Roger Steffens and internationally acclaimed photojournalist Peter Simon, the book represents a major milestone in the preservation and archiving of the musical and cultural phenomenon of reggae. It is of high print quality and is meticulously laid with the latest features that ultimately enhance the reading experience.

Following the forward by Toots Hibbert and introduction by Stephen Davis, readers can dive into the colourful world of post card and dance poster replicas, set lists, stickers and autographed album art covers. A dancehall booklet on "Passa Passa" by ace photographer Roy Sweetland is also included. One of the more intriguing items includes Peter Tosh's unique backstage access pass, concert tickets and actual facsimile reproduction of his death announcement and trial verdict.

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