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Fate's Redemption
In this gritty and suspenseful family drama from celebrated storyteller Keith Lee Johnson, three brothers find their professional and romantic lives veering out of control and heading toward a shattering conclusion.
Brothers Jericho, Sterling, and William Wise may be bonded by blood but otherwise life has dealt them very different hands. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel.
Sterling is an attorney who finds himself fired from his prestigious San Francisco law firm on the same day he's expecting a verdict on a nationally televised case that was supposed to make his career.
And William, a widowed psychologist and the youngest Wise brother, has spent the past five years alone but is finally imagining what it might be like to love again. Only trouble is, Terry Moretti, the woman he's dating, is white, and she can't seem to understand the societal and familial taboos that keep William from getting too closely involved.
Jericho has a whole other dilemma to deal with - one that could see him ending up in jail for a very long time. Meanwhile, Sterling's luck seems to turn around when he meets a mysterious woman who offers him the world - but is he willing to pay her price?
Keith Lee Johnson's twisting, riveting plot and crackling dialogue will captivate from page one. In the Wise brothers, he gives readers a trio of extraordinary protagonists whose choices lead them inexorably toward a stunning and unforgettable climax.
Brothers Jericho, Sterling, and William Wise may be bonded by blood but otherwise life has dealt them very different hands. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel.
Sterling is an attorney who finds himself fired from his prestigious San Francisco law firm on the same day he's expecting a verdict on a nationally televised case that was supposed to make his career.
And William, a widowed psychologist and the youngest Wise brother, has spent the past five years alone but is finally imagining what it might be like to love again. Only trouble is, Terry Moretti, the woman he's dating, is white, and she can't seem to understand the societal and familial taboos that keep William from getting too closely involved.
Jericho has a whole other dilemma to deal with - one that could see him ending up in jail for a very long time. Meanwhile, Sterling's luck seems to turn around when he meets a mysterious woman who offers him the world - but is he willing to pay her price?
Keith Lee Johnson's twisting, riveting plot and crackling dialogue will captivate from page one. In the Wise brothers, he gives readers a trio of extraordinary protagonists whose choices lead them inexorably toward a stunning and unforgettable climax.
551 pages, Hardcover
First published May 17, 2005
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January 8, 2009
How the past influences the present
40 years ago, in Little Black Girl Lost where we meet Benny, and his wife Brenda, she warns him what would happen if he didn't change his ways. Benjamin Michael Wise has lived three completely different lives-lives that manifested themselves in the CHOICES his three sons made.
A rebellious hellion.
A well known ladies man.
An excellent father.
It's August 20, 1999 San Francisco, CA, the Wise wedding reception. Prince Valiant, the youngest of the Wise brothers is trying to protect his Bride from a madman set on taking revenge. In order to get to the gist of what's happening NOW we have to travel two years earlier.....
August 1997
Jericho Michael Wise, whom we met in Little Black Girl Lost, is the oldest of the Wise boys. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel. Jericho, considered to be the most intelligent one, was also the biggest disappointment to his parents. Boxing came natural to Jericho. Despite his parent's objections, Jericho used street boxing as a way to make a name for himself. Offered the opportunity to use his brains at Berkley or his strengths in Vietnam, Jericho again finds an opening to advance his lifestyle. A political science class would be one of the reason Jericho's lifestyle grew in Southeast Asia.
Sterling Montgomery Wise, whom we met in Pretenses, is the middle child and an attorney. Sterling, feels as if he hasn't lived up to his fathers wishes. Sterling is also the lover of the group. His ability to meet and love women was recognized. Not just by his family, but the love of his life, that at the risk of having it all lost his "Vanessa!" For 7 years Sterling worked at the prestigious law offices of Daniels, Burgess, and Franklin only to be told to resign. I mean you can take the boy out of the ghetto, but can you ever take the ghetto out the boy? Before the stupor sets in Sterling finds that he's about to receive everything he's ever wanted and more.
William Marcellus Wise is a psychologist. On an annual conference, Dr. Wise is drawn into a conversation by his four colleagues that lead to the differences between black and white people. William, the baby is still smothered with affection. He's been widowed five years now. Can you believe he has been avoiding the chance to blend in with his white colleagues? He just isn't interested in placing the entire black race on his back. As William opens the eyes of his colleagues about "black people," readers soon discover that Willy eyes are wide shut to his racism. Dr. Terry Moretti with her southern drawl declares her feelings to William. Terry demands that William gives them a chance, regardless what others may say, and or think.
Settle in and read along as Keith Lee Johnson details the LIFE CHOICES that will modify each of the Wise Brothers lives.
I spoke to Keith in September 2004 in great detail about Fate's Redemption. He was confident that Fate's Redemption; was going to make a ton of people tense. In reading Fate's Redemption, I found that I am guilty of a lot of the points Keith Lee Johnson shed light on. (((I'm certain that I'm not alone in this!))) However, I'm looking to be apart of the solution!
It was great to see other characters from other books, as well as see how some of the previous stories started. This is an author whose work is not for "SIMPLE" readers.
40 years ago, in Little Black Girl Lost where we meet Benny, and his wife Brenda, she warns him what would happen if he didn't change his ways. Benjamin Michael Wise has lived three completely different lives-lives that manifested themselves in the CHOICES his three sons made.
A rebellious hellion.
A well known ladies man.
An excellent father.
It's August 20, 1999 San Francisco, CA, the Wise wedding reception. Prince Valiant, the youngest of the Wise brothers is trying to protect his Bride from a madman set on taking revenge. In order to get to the gist of what's happening NOW we have to travel two years earlier.....
August 1997
Jericho Michael Wise, whom we met in Little Black Girl Lost, is the oldest of the Wise boys. Jericho is a drug and munitions dealer, the leader of an elite group of former military personnel. Jericho, considered to be the most intelligent one, was also the biggest disappointment to his parents. Boxing came natural to Jericho. Despite his parent's objections, Jericho used street boxing as a way to make a name for himself. Offered the opportunity to use his brains at Berkley or his strengths in Vietnam, Jericho again finds an opening to advance his lifestyle. A political science class would be one of the reason Jericho's lifestyle grew in Southeast Asia.
Sterling Montgomery Wise, whom we met in Pretenses, is the middle child and an attorney. Sterling, feels as if he hasn't lived up to his fathers wishes. Sterling is also the lover of the group. His ability to meet and love women was recognized. Not just by his family, but the love of his life, that at the risk of having it all lost his "Vanessa!" For 7 years Sterling worked at the prestigious law offices of Daniels, Burgess, and Franklin only to be told to resign. I mean you can take the boy out of the ghetto, but can you ever take the ghetto out the boy? Before the stupor sets in Sterling finds that he's about to receive everything he's ever wanted and more.
William Marcellus Wise is a psychologist. On an annual conference, Dr. Wise is drawn into a conversation by his four colleagues that lead to the differences between black and white people. William, the baby is still smothered with affection. He's been widowed five years now. Can you believe he has been avoiding the chance to blend in with his white colleagues? He just isn't interested in placing the entire black race on his back. As William opens the eyes of his colleagues about "black people," readers soon discover that Willy eyes are wide shut to his racism. Dr. Terry Moretti with her southern drawl declares her feelings to William. Terry demands that William gives them a chance, regardless what others may say, and or think.
Settle in and read along as Keith Lee Johnson details the LIFE CHOICES that will modify each of the Wise Brothers lives.
I spoke to Keith in September 2004 in great detail about Fate's Redemption. He was confident that Fate's Redemption; was going to make a ton of people tense. In reading Fate's Redemption, I found that I am guilty of a lot of the points Keith Lee Johnson shed light on. (((I'm certain that I'm not alone in this!))) However, I'm looking to be apart of the solution!
It was great to see other characters from other books, as well as see how some of the previous stories started. This is an author whose work is not for "SIMPLE" readers.
January 1, 2009
Fari Weather Readers Need Not Apply
Benjamin and Brenda Wise's (Little Black Girl Lost) sons are all grown and leading three very different lives.
The oldest Jericho, a natural born fighter, has made a fortune in the underworld of drugs and munitions dealing.
Middle child Sterling is a successful attorney and consummate ladies man.
William, the youngest, is an established and well respected psychologist.
William Wise is the focus of Fate's Redemption. The widower of five years has found himself attracted to a fellow colleague - a white colleague. This mutual attraction awakens many issues including generalizations, stereotypes, deep seated feelings and hard realities. Far reaching realities. Fate's Redemption is an "interactive" novel as readers along with characters must face their own perceptions of racism and interracial dating. It is a must read as it connects all of Keith's previous works. Fate's Redemption will have you talking long after you've read the last page.
Reviewed by: Toni
Benjamin and Brenda Wise's (Little Black Girl Lost) sons are all grown and leading three very different lives.
The oldest Jericho, a natural born fighter, has made a fortune in the underworld of drugs and munitions dealing.
Middle child Sterling is a successful attorney and consummate ladies man.
William, the youngest, is an established and well respected psychologist.
William Wise is the focus of Fate's Redemption. The widower of five years has found himself attracted to a fellow colleague - a white colleague. This mutual attraction awakens many issues including generalizations, stereotypes, deep seated feelings and hard realities. Far reaching realities. Fate's Redemption is an "interactive" novel as readers along with characters must face their own perceptions of racism and interracial dating. It is a must read as it connects all of Keith's previous works. Fate's Redemption will have you talking long after you've read the last page.
Reviewed by: Toni
April 29, 2008
I love this book also...perfect plot for those who like drama and action and alot of street! So i recommend this book to anyone!
May 4, 2011
Great story line
August 1, 2021
What an awesome book. I will admit the best of this series. This one here, let me tell you will open closed eyes and definitely make you do some self reflection. Gritty and keeps you on the edge. 3 brothers, Jericho, Sterling, and William. Of course there is family drama.
No spoilers but if you have not read Fate's Redemption, then put it on your TBR List and if it's already on your list then read it.
Definitely worth the read. Although it was written some years ago, ( I'm still wondering why I missed this author for so long) still applies today with some people's mindset. Issues that we have had in the past that we still continue to deal with today. Conversations we have amongst ourselves and wary about discussing out loud.
Lastly, the whole series was great starting with Little Black Girl Lost which is the beginning of Miss Johnnie Wise
If you are in a bookclub, definitely worth having a discussion.
No spoilers but if you have not read Fate's Redemption, then put it on your TBR List and if it's already on your list then read it.
Definitely worth the read. Although it was written some years ago, ( I'm still wondering why I missed this author for so long) still applies today with some people's mindset. Issues that we have had in the past that we still continue to deal with today. Conversations we have amongst ourselves and wary about discussing out loud.
Lastly, the whole series was great starting with Little Black Girl Lost which is the beginning of Miss Johnnie Wise
If you are in a bookclub, definitely worth having a discussion.
July 3, 2008
Okay so this book is about three brothers and their different issues: one brother is falling for a white woman, one brother is caught up in some shady drug deals and the other one is a player with a broken heart..The storylines of these three intersect and develop but no great revelations are made and this book moves kinda slow due to the long discourses on race and acceptance of interracial dating and society's perception of it..It kinda brought the book down to me as it was too serious but overall it was surprising and an okay read..
September 21, 2012
If you read the little Black Girl Lost series these young men are decendents of Johnnie wise good book
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