Audiobooks narrated by J. D. Jackson

A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919

On a hot day in July 1919, five black youths went swimming in Lake Michigan, unintentionally floating close to the white beach. An angry white man began throwing stones at the boys, striking and killing one. Racial conflict on the beach erupted into days of urban violence that shook the city of Chicago to its foundations. This mesmerizing narrative draws on contemporary accounts as it traces the roots of the explosion that had been building for decades in race relations, politics, business, and clashes of culture.

Claire Hartfield (Author), J. D. Jackson, J.D. Jackson (Narrator)

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A Little Like Waking

Zelda is stuck in a dream, a very strange dream where people can fly, bears sneeze money, and her childhood cat, Patches, is somehow alive—despite being run over years ago. Things only get stranger when Zelda meets Langston, a sweet if overly timid guy who feels more real to her than anyone she’s ever met. As Zelda and Langston explore the far reaches of the dreamscape together, they find themselves growing closer and closer. But what they uncover along the way pushes them towards a truth neither of them wants to face. Will it turn out that he's the guy of her dreams, or is she the girl of his? Perfect for fans of Every Day and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, this tender, insightful listen defies time, space, and expectation.

Adam Rex (Author), J. D. Jackson, Jess Nahikian (Narrator)

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A Love Story

Essence best-selling authors of Love Don't Live Here Anymore (F0094), the husband/wife team of Chiles and Millner use a dramatic "he said, she said" approach in a novel that carries listeners right into the hearts of two lifelong friends. Aaron and Nina grew up on the same street and have been best buddies for 25 years. Now they wonder if they might ruin their relationship if they make room in it for passion and romance.

Denene Millner, Nick Chiles (Author), Cherise Booth, J. D. Jackson, Peter Jay Fernandez (Narrator)

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A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties

Dear Reader, Many people have wondered why I've been speaking out on controversial issues for the last few years. They say I've never held political office. I'm not a constitutional scholar. I'm not even a lawyer. All I can say to that is "Guilty as charged." It's true that I've never voted for a budget America could not afford. I've never raised anyone's taxes. And I've never promised a lobbyist anything in exchange for a donation. Luckily, none of that really matters. Our founding fathers didn't want a permanent governing class of professional politicians. They wanted a republic, in Lincoln's words, "of the people, by the people, and for the people." A country where any farmer, small-business owner, manual laborer, or doctor could speak up and make a difference. I believe that making a difference starts with understanding our amazing founding document, the U.S. Constitution. And as someone who has performed brain surgery thousands of times, I can assure you that the Constitution isn't brain surgery. The founders wrote it for ordinary men and women, in clear, precise, simple language. They intentionally made it short enough to read in a single sitting and to carry in your pocket. I wrote this book to encourage every citizen to read and think about the Constitution, and to help defend it from those who misinterpret and undermine it. In our age of political correctness it's especially important to defend the Bill of Rights, which guarantees our freedom to speak, bear arms, practice our religion, and much more. The Constitution isn't history-it's about your life in America today. And defending it is about what kind of country our children and grandchildren will inherit. I hope you'll enjoy learning about the fascinating ways that the founders established the greatest democracy in history-and the ways that recent presidents, congresses, and courts have threatened that democracy. As the Preamble says, the purpose of the Constitution is to create a more perfect union. My goal is to empower you to help protect that union and secure the blessings of liberty. Sincerely, Ben Carson

Ben Carson, Ben Carson M.D., Candy Carson, Md Ben Carson (Author), J. D. Jackson, Jd Jackson (Narrator)

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A Woman's Worth

Tracy Price-Thompson is the author of the best-selling Chocolate Sangria, which was chosen as a Main Selection of the Black Expressions Book Club. Gripping and soulful, A Woman's Worth is a tale of cultural divisions, emotional wounds, and a love that struggles to transcend them. In Kenya, when a young American man falls in love with the sophisticated daughter of an African chief, their marriage is strong. But tradition will soon put their union to the supreme test.

Tracy Price-Thompson (Author), Dion Graham, J. D. Jackson, Myria Lucretia Taylor (Narrator)

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Black Panther: Panther's Rage

Follow Wakanda’s high-tech king across the savannah, into the deepest jungles, and up snow-capped mountains in this prose adaptation of the landmark comics series by Don McGregor, Rich Buckler, and Billy Graham. This arc expands on the life and culture of the Wakandans, also introducing us to Panther’s historic enemies. See T’Challa channel the strength of his ancient bloodline to take out foes, including the breakout character Killmonger!

Marvel, Sheree Renée Thomas (Author), J. D. Jackson (Narrator)

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Cemetery Road

Los Angeles Times best-selling author Gar Anthony Haywood crafts this atmospheric thriller that unfolds 'with the tenacity and inevitability of Greek tragedy' (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Cemetery Road follows Errol 'Handy' White, a man whose past has come back to haunt him. Handy left his life as a Los Angeles thief behind over two decades ago, and is now laying low in the Twin Cities. But when he hears that his old friend R.J. Burrows has been murdered, Handy returns to the City of Angels for the funeral. Although evidence of R.J.'s murder points to a drug deal gone wrong, Handy suspects the murder is tied to a terrible secret'one both he and R.J. had kept for 26 years. This gripping tale highlights Haywood's 'remarkable eye for detail' (Booklist,starred review). Narrator JD Jackson deftly captures Haywood's haunting prose, which will linger in listeners' minds long after the final word. 'It has been too long between books for a writer who has always belonged in the upper echelon of American crime fiction.''Booklist, starred review '[A] beautifully crafted novel '''Publishers Weekly, starred review

Gar Anthony Haywood (Author), J. D. Jackson (Narrator)

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Chancey of the Maury River

On the night Chancey is born, a ﬁre star gallops across the sky. But many years of hardship will pass before the orphaned albino Appaloosa can believe the prophecy his dam foretold — that his ﬁre star was a beacon for a horse of profound wisdom and extraordinary potential, one who will eventually change the lives of two children forever. Told through Chancey’s eyes in the classic tradition of great horse stories, here is a tale about bravery, destiny, and hope — and about sharing the magic of a second chance. “Injects a dose of modernity into the old hard-luck horse story. . . . Delightful.” — The Chronicle of the Horse “The horse story is revived to magniﬁcent effect in this moving novel.” — The Horn Book “Many details about equine behavior and horsemanship lend authenticity. . . . A highly enjoyable read.” — School Library Journal “Earnest, heartfelt, and uplifting.” — Voice of Youth Advocates

Gigi Amateau (Author), J. D. Jackson, Jd Jackson (Narrator)

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Come August, Come Freedom

Born a slave in 1776, Gabriel grows up capable and literate only to be taken from his mother and sent to the capital city as a blacksmith's apprentice. There in the forge, a meeting point for many travelers and news bearers, his work awakens him to the sparks of resistance that are igniting into rebellion around the globe. When he is unable to both defend the love of his life and earn the money to buy her freedom, and with the news of Toussaint's successful rebellion against Haiti's slave masters ringing in his ears, Gabriel makes a decision: freedom for just his own family would not be enough. Using the forge to turn pitchforks into swords and his eloquence to turn dreams into rallying cries, Gabriel plots a rebellion involving thousands of slaves, free blacks, poor whites, and Native Americans. To those excluded from the promise of the Revolution, Gabriel intends to bring liberty. Interwoven with authentic original documents, this poignant, illuminating novel about a major figure in African-American history gives a personal face to a remarkable moment in our past that is little known but should be long remembered.

Gigi Amateau (Author), J. D. Jackson, Jd Jackson (Narrator)

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Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles

World War II was raging, with thousands of American soldiers fighting overseas against the injustices brought on by Hitler. Back on the home front, the injustice of discrimination against African Americans was playing out as much on Main Street as in the military. Enlisted black men were segregated from white soldiers and regularly relegated to service duties. At Fort Benning, Georgia, First Sergeant Walter Morris's men served as guards at The Parachute School while the white soldiers prepared to be paratroopers. Morris knew that in order for his men to be treated like soldiers, they would have to train and act like them, but would the military elite and politicians recognize the potential of these men, as well as their passion for serving their country? Tanya Lee Stone examines the role of African Americans in the military through the lens of the untold story of the Triple Nickles as they became America's first black paratroopers and fought a little-known World War II attack on the American West by the Japanese. The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, in the words of Morris, "proved that the color of a man had nothing to do with his ability."

Tanya Lee Stone (Author), J. D. Jackson, Jd Jackson (Narrator)

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Criss Cross

An award-winning gospel songwriter, Evie Rhodes crafts chilling tales of supernatural suspense. Years ago when Micah Jordan-Wells was born, a rift was created between two worlds. Today, Micah is a detective in New Jersey-a local hero for bringing the merciless killer Silky to justice. But Micah's world is about to be turned inside out by a monster from another dimension, one with whom Micah shares a terrifying link.

Evie Rhodes (Author), J. D. Jackson (Narrator)

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Crow

The summer of 1898 is filled with ups and downs for 11-year-old Moses. He's growing apart from his best friend, his superstitious Boo-Nanny butts heads constantly with his pragmatic, educated father, and his mother is reeling from the discovery of a family secret. Yet there are good times, too. He's teaching his grandmother how to read. For the first time she's sharing stories about her life as a slave. And his father and his friends are finally getting the respect and positions of power they've earned in the Wilmington, North Carolina, community. But not everyone is happy with the political changes at play and some will do anything, including a violent plot against the government, to maintain the status quo.One generation away from slavery, a thriving African American community enfranchised and emancipated suddenly and violently loses its freedom in turn of the century North Carolina when a group of local politicians stages the only successful coup d'etat in US history.

Barbara Wright (Author), J. D. Jackson, Jd Jackson (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by J. D. Jackson