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This debut novel for this author is based on what he knows. And what we know as readers, is that this book is now a New York Times bestseller. The author has experience in the corporate world as a director of sales at a tech start-up. So, it only seems natural that he would have insights into the tenacity of racism in corporate America. Only he offers this story with not only some reality, but also a sense of humor.

Darren (Buck) is our protagonist and narrator. He lets us know that he is a “Black salesman on a mission.�� With intentions of giving other Black people the tools to fulfill their dreams.

Recognizing his success, we realize early on as readers, that is not how things started for Buck. We may see him in this highly successful place living in a penthouse overlooking Central Park, but we actually meet him as an unmotivated, but happy 22-year-old living with his mom. Who just happens to work at Starbucks.

We know he is capable of more, since he graduated as valedictorian of his high school class. But it only takes an interaction with a corporate executive of a start-up coming into Starbucks, to set him in a new direction. And, it is in this new direction that readers witness his evolution.

And, that is where the energy of the story takes its readers. In a very satirical way. Now as Buck we get to watch his world play out.

We will be witness to systemic racism, but with a character that we can appreciate and watch grow.

This book is��

Engaging. Witty. With a satirical sense of humor. It is also entertaining and evocative. And, at the same time, thoughtful, immersive and real-feeling.

Currently, Black Buck is being developed for television. No doubt providing more opportunities to see life from the author’s lens.