"Riveting and electrifying are the words that sprang to mind after reading David Wong Ken's 'The Runnings'. Truly a throwback to the action mystery novels of a glorious long gone era, this story weaves a tapestry of the political, romantic, crime and political fabric and culture of Jamaica. Although written as a book, 'The Runnings' has the feel and texture of an action movie, leaving the reader with no choice but to fervently turn the pages to see what comes next. I simply could not put it down and wondered at times if I was reading the pages of our daily newspapers. The uncanny attention to detail and the fictional coincidences could easily make this nonfiction, but it's not, and that's the beauty of it."

Tony (Daddy Oh) Robinson, Columnist - The Jamaica Observer.

"Not since the 'Harder they Come' has the passionate exuberance of Jamaica been so vividly captured. By turns a political thriller, social document and sex manual, 'The Runnings' is stamped with the gritty, convincing reality of an author who speaks whereof he knows. An irresistible story of corruption, violence and beauty, this gripping page-turner is a must read for anyone interested in the world's most fascinating island."

Kevin O'brien Chang, Author of 'Reggae Roots' and Newspaper Columnist

From the opening sentences the reader is gripped by the passion that lies beneath the words. Wong Ken does not release you until the end and even then the conversation continues in your head. When it's over you feel like an innocent child who has just discovered some deeply held secrets.

Beverly Anderson-Manley, Political Scientist, Gender Consultant and Talk Show Host

Riveting, fast paced and extremely well written, David offers tremendous insights. He successfully captures in rich detail the explosive cocktail of violence, sexuality, race and class that permeates the modern day Jamaican reality.

Lisa Hanna, television personality & former Miss World

Words such as 'thrilling', 'riveting' 'fast paced', spellbinding' action packed' are futile to describe the matrix of events that unfold from page to page. The art expressed in this novel truly reflects life here at home. Each chapter opens windows on aspects of life on the rock that are frighteningly true. The sub plots weave together to create an undercurrent in the story which acts like a visceral vice grip that shackles you to reading more to see what next unfolds. Vital reading material for all at home and those abroad whose navel strings are buried here.

Alton Morgan, Attorney-at-Law

 


A WORK OF FICTION
2003
Written by: D.N. Wong Ken
Published by Alternative Energy Limited
-CONTACT INFORMATION -
Wong Ken & Co.
Attorneys-at-Law:
17 Roosevelt Avenue
Kingston 6, Jamaica W.I
Tel: (876) 946-1696
Fax: (876) 946-1716
www.wongkenco.com
dwk@wongkenco.com

The right of David Wong Ken to be identified as the author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright Act.

The Characters and situations in this book are entirely imaginary and bear no relation to any real person or actual happenings.c

Printed by Lithographic Printers Limited Kingston Jamaica Edited by Cindy Scholefield Cover illustration by Gregory Royes Cover design by Jermaine Royes.