\'Moving, compelling, surprising, funny, explosive, and deeply human - an unforgettable novel.\' - Lou Berney, author of November RoadIn 1991 Shawn, a young African-American teen, his sister Ava, and cousin Ray, set out across LA to a screening of New Jack City.. \'Moving, compelling, surprising, funny, explosive, and deeply human - an unforgettable novel.\' - Lou Berney, author of November RoadIn 1991 Shawn, a young African-American teen, his sister Ava, and cousin Ray, set out across LA to a screening of New Jack City.