White ebony

Patrick Canfield's first novel, GROWING UP WITH BOOTLEGGERS, GAMBLERS & PIGEONS made the best sellers list. Once more his new fictional novel, WHITE EBONY demonstrates his unique writing skills as the story begins in Reading, PA., As the story moves to Mississippi, he depicts the lives & tribulations of two young men, one Black & one White, reared in poverty in the black neighborhood of Tarentown, Mississippi. They became buddies in the first grade & their bond of friendship remained intact throughout their lives. Their basketball prowess brought them instant fame & they were the most sought after high school basketball players in the nation. In college they were making more money than the combined salaries of the President & Faculty. Professional basketball provide them with riches beyond their wildest dreams. Their careers were managed by Stan Janskie, a Wall Street entrepreneur. When they entered the professional ranks they were the highest paid athletes in the history of professional sports. When one of the athletes stepped out of bounds in his love affair, the Mob interceded with a demonstration of power & muscle. Love affairs, blackmail, racism, murder, payoffs, Swiss bank accounts & their ability to work among the movers & shakers of Wall Street makes White Ebony an immense reading experience.