The Legend of Quito Road

Dwight Fryer's debut novel is a scintillating mixture of love, betrayal, hope and redemption disguised in the incredible human condition of a sleepy little 1930's Tennessee town. Raymond "Son" Erby is his father's shadow, learning at the feet of the wily, enterprising man who's own father left him a legacy that is a blessing and a curse: knowing how to "cook" whiskey. Gill Erby is determined to teach his son about life and survival as a black man in a time when slavery is barely a generation behind them. Staving off eviction, Gill agrees to distill whiskey for his creditors, never realizing the legacy he's passing on to his son will once again change the flow of history in their lives... Needing to feed his family and pay off the family farm, Raymond turns to the only lucrative trade he knows--whiskey making. Every batch of his whiskey is made with the determination to carry on his father's dreams ...But, life is often not fair and never what it seems. Raymond's idealism is forever lost when he discovers that every family, even his own, has its secrets...secrets that will haunt them until the day they leave this earth. Set against the backdrop of segregation, pre-World War II, bootleg whiskey and Jim Crow law, THE LEGEND OF QUITO ROAD reveals the lives of black and white, alike, at a crossroads where their betrayal and shame simmers; and revelation blows the lid off the boiling pot of a dysfunctional American community. THE LEGEND OF QUITO ROAD is one of those rare books that not only has a compelling plot, incredible re-creation of the time period and unforgettable characters, but the author's style--literary fiction with a commercial feel--is truly remarkable and makes for a quick, smooth read. This book is a keeper. Reviewed by Cxandra for The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I enjoyed reading the book! You brought prohibtion times alive for me. Thanks, Dwight Fryer for being a part of our Book Club discussion. What a treat to have you on the phone as we shared our thoughts on your book. I am looking forward to books 2, 3, and 4!!

Dwight Fryer is a great story teller. His well-developed characters and masterful use of the English language made the book an easy and fast read. Can't wait for his next one to come out.

The book was excellent! The characters and the story kept me interested all the way through the book. Can't wait for the next book!!!

Historical fiction is a genre I usually do not read but I could not put this book down. Once I began reading about Son and all who lived in Lucy, I felt like I was there and I could not stop reading. If you are looking for a good book to get lost in, this is it. Trust me, you will enjoy!