"James Jordan’s book is a fascinating read. Much of it takes place in my backyard…South Florida, but I found myself attracted to this book on multiple levels. First, it’s exciting, fast-paced,…
This book hooks you in from the very beginning of the story. Different parts and perspectives are told from the point of view of different characters. Rich descriptions and visuals bring…
I struggle to define The Speed of Life by James Victor Jordan. Yes it is essentially a fast-paced thriller, investigating a brutal crime, but it is also so much more. A…
The Speed of Life will amaze the reader as they read about major events in lives the universe dictates that. It interweaves the lives of high school friends with in the…
"Follow your own star and you cannot fail to reach your destination," Inferno by Dante. Translated and paraphrased by James Victor Jordan.James Victor Jordan's debut novel, The Speed of Life is…
‘His grandmomma taught him the ways of her Seminole and African ancestors— respect for the earth and his elders.’’ California author James Victor Jordan is a practicing attorney, having earned his…
This article was originally published, and can be viewed at NFReads.com NFR: Congratulations! Tell us about your book. JVJ: Thank you. The Speed of Life, an Illustrated Novel is literary fiction…
Commemorating Black History Month and the theme of American black history, here are character background sketches that informed The Speed of Life, an Illustrated Novel. – Akila and Abiaka – Andrew…
Less, a Novel, winner of the 2018 Pulitzer PrizeAuthored by Andrew Sean GreerReviewed by James Victor Jordan A Magniloquent Spoony When we meet Arthur Less, the protagonist in Andrew Sean…
I was recently interviewed and asked about The Speed of Life, an Illustrated Novel. I’m pleased to share that interview with you. The Speed of Life, an Illustrated Novel is literary…