Something to Die For

by Travis Hunter

Book Overview

Nasir Lassiter is a college basketball star with a promising future-until a murder rap lands him in prison with a life sentence. Without hope, Nasir shuts down. But after five years he's suddenly free... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345481674
• ISBN13: 9780345481672
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Random House Group
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

TRAVIS HUNTER is Something to Die For

Travis Hunter is back, boy is he back. It took me a few hours to read this book, I just couldnt put it down. I am not sure how he does it, but he brings all the charcaters to life. Something to Die For has alot of lessons in it. And I love the character Baldhead he is so dang funny. Enjoy Something to Die For, I know you will.

Great Story, Great Book!!!

This was a great book to pick and read. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. This book will have you thinking about our community as a whole, family and the decisions we make in our lives. You will be able to relate and understand everyone in this book, from the mother who loses a grip on reality, the parents who love too hard and forget who they really are, the insecure little man with the lazy eye, the young woman who does not realize her true value to the grandmother who has to slap reality into everyone to get them back on the right path. Buy the book, read it and you will enjoy it.

Travis Hunter Still Has It!!

Well first let me say, I was so happy to hear that Travis was writing another novel. This book grabbed me from page 1 and didn't let go. Mr. Hunter touched on so many things that we face in society today. This wasn't just another book about sex and drugs. It was REAL!! It was AUTHENTIC!! Keep doing what you do Mr. Hunter and I will keep supporting you. If you don't have it go get it, if you do buy another copy for someone else!! For the REAL AVID READERS out there, this ones for you!!

Excellent work!

So what is there to die for? Love, hate, sanity, survival, guilt, pain, loss, money, war, prestige??? Your characters make me take a step back and ponder that thought. Some made me "just wanna holler and throw up both my hands"; but then it wouldn't be a great novel if it didn't jump off the pages and captivate the reader as such. The Hearts of Men remains to be one of my favorites, but "Something To Die For" has a promising future. Keep up the excellent work. Looking forward to many more great reads.

A Must Read!!

Nasir Lassiter was a college basketball star on the way to the NBA until being at the wrong place at the wrong time lands him a life prison sentence on a bogus murder change. Five years later, Nasir's conviction is overturned and he finds out that things back home aren't the same. His girlfriend Ayana gave birth to their daughter Brandy and now lives with a wealthy and possessive man name Alonzo. Ayana still has a deep love for Nasir but she must try to get away from Alonzo. Nasir is also saddened by the fact that his mother is hooked on drugs and reveals a terrible family secret. Nasir is trying to make up for lost time with all of the women in his life but when his daughter is kidnaped he may have to sacrifice his freedom to save her. Something To Die For is a heart-wrenching novel by Travis Hunter. Hunter brought us an emotional tale about a young man trying to make things right again. I really liked Nasir as a character. The fact that he didn't come home from prison solely thinking about revenge but to get his life back in order for himself and his family was refreshing. Readers will be moved by the way Nasir instantly steps up to the plate to be a good father to Brandy. This author did a wonderful job of illustrating how issues such as drug addiction, unfairness in the legal system, and estranged family members can create a ripple effect in the African-American community. Something To Die For is awe-inspiring and enthralling. Travis Hunter is a master storyteller.