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Omar Scott

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Born
in Los Angeles, The United States
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Genre
Crime, Suspense, Mystery

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March 2014

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I’m originally from Los Angeles. My Mother is from Harlem, New York, and my father is from Alexandria, Louisiana. We moved to Dallas in the late seventies to start a new business, but things didn’t work out for my parents and they divorced when I was eight. Growing up in a single family home, where I was the oldest of my mother’s three kids, things were difficult. I gravitated toward gangs and crime. And it wasn’t until I was faced with going to prison and losing my friend to a senseless murder that I turned my life around. I found my calling to write. I went back to school and studied creative writing and liberal arts at Mountain View College. It was there where I found my unique voice and style. To tell crime stories from a deeper, more e ...more

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Omar Scott The first house I ever bought was broken into right after I moved in. I always thought it was either somebody I knew, or somebody that was watching me…moreThe first house I ever bought was broken into right after I moved in. I always thought it was either somebody I knew, or somebody that was watching me. Both are disturbing, and both would be the start of a great story. (less)
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Omar Scott A couple of things. One is creating your own world and watching characters in your head come to life. Next is having a great plot and listening to peo…moreA couple of things. One is creating your own world and watching characters in your head come to life. Next is having a great plot and listening to people guess how my story will end. But they don't have a clue. LOL(less)
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Average rating: 4.41 · 39 ratings · 22 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors
Loyal To A Fault
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The Hands of Love
4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2008 — 2 editions
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The Hands of Love: EVERYONE...
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Meet Mr. Wright
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When A Good Will Goes Bad
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Omar Scott and 1 other person liked Yolanda Moore's review of Loyal To A Fault:
Loyal To A Fault by Omar Scott
"Good Cop Drama

First time reading a book by this author. The story felt like I was watching a episode of law and order. Dez and his team were trying to get justice for their friend/colleague. I enjoyed the suspense and was very surprised at the endin" Read more of this review »
Aug 17, 2025 03:14PM  · see review ·  preview book
Omar Scott liked Paula Allen's review of Loyal To A Fault:
Loyal To A Fault by Omar Scott
"Brooklyn DEA Dez is working a case to take down the infamous yet elusive El Cazador, a Colombian drug kingpin. He and his partner/best friend, Lance Baldwin are close to capturing El Cazador during a sting operation when Lance is murdered. Solving th" Read more of this review »
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Omar Scott liked Royalty Reader 's review of Loyal To A Fault:
Loyal To A Fault by Omar Scott
"This book pulls you in from page one and never lets go! The storyline is packed with tension, emotion, and unforgettable characters. Dez’s quest for justice had me rooting for him the entire way, while Chops brought the perfect mix of danger and char" Read more of this review »
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Omar Scott liked April Lowe's review of Loyal To A Fault:
Loyal To A Fault by Omar Scott
"Great book. It had me from the first chapter. The narrative draws you in, keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each chapter ask a question that keeps you searching for answers. I loved the sexual tension between main characters, it made for a good lov" Read more of this review »
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