Man Walking on Eggshells [Paperback]

First published in 1962, this novel is one of the most lyrical and authentic portraits of a jazz musician ever published. Born into violence, in the midst of a destructive tornado that flattens sections of East St. Louis, Raymond Douglas overcomes obstacles of family and race to become a jazz trumpeter whose music touches greatness. Rave praise for the Old School Books Series: One of the most exciting literary revival series since the rediscovery of Jim Thompson's novels... --Digby Diehl,Infused with the blues,