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David Rivera
photo credit: Marcia Wilson Widevision Photography ' 2011

David Rivera Jr., has been writing short stories for his own entertainment since high school. He has been inspired by the writings of the contemporary black male writers that have emerged in the past few years.

His first book, Harlem's Dragon, has been met with great enthusiasm by other writers -- most notably by Zane, as well as literary critics. In a recent interview, David admitted that the sex scenes depicted in his writings are taken from some of his personal experiences and enhanced for the entertainment of his readers. He enjoys the erotic writing of Anne Rice and hopes to master a full spectrum of writing genres just as she has. As a man of color, David has taken on the task of showing African American men in a more positive light in his writing. He believes that every Black Man has the responsibility of contributing something of worth to his community. The proof that he is doing his share becomes apparent in his writing.

David, the youngest of three siblings, was born in the old Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx on January 14, 1965. He grew up in the South Bronx and graduated from Norman Thomas High School located in midtown Manhattan in 1982. David has lived in Harlem for the past 20 years. He holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology and a Masters of Science degree in Public Administration.

 
An Afternoon With Author David Rivera Jr. - (Long Version 9:15)

Body of InnocenceBody of Innocence (Consumed in the Light)
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Paperback: 228 pages
Publisher: DAVID RIVERA JR (December 9, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 061557744X
ISBN-13: 978-0615577449
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches

In the eagerly anticipated sequel to Playing in the Dark, Detective Chemah Rivers comes face to face with the paranormal.

Now a Captain of the New York City Police Department, Chemah is responsible for more than just one case. With a son on his way to college and an ex-wife that is still unpredictable, Chemah has more than he can handle when the paranormal begins to affect his family.

As any David JR fan knows, his stories are filled with suspense, love triangles, and steamy love affairs. Body of Innocence won�t disappoint as Chemah Rivers finds himself struggling to believe in the paranormal. The possibility of a new woman in his life, coupled with his duty to his teenage children may make Chemah think twice about taking on the dark forces.

Returning to the drama of law enforcement as it is involved with the Supernatural is as natural to David JR as writing about love in the afternoon. Body of Innocence is a sequel to David�s previous book Playing in the Dark and is sure to recapture the imagination of all of his fans and entice new readers.

 

The Last Prejudice
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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Strebor Books (April 14, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1593092350
ISBN-13: 978-1593092351

In The Last Prejudice, readers are invited to meet a complex and beautiful set of characters that are guaranteed to intrigue and challenge their views on what is considered beautiful and sexy.  

At first glance, the three plus-sized women in David Rivera, Jr.'s The Last Prejudice go through the same relationship trials and tribulations that many women go through.  But when forced to deal with the added social stereotypes, and sometimes personal insecurities of being a full-figured woman, their true personalities come to surface.  On one hand, there's Noreen Klein, the empowered diva who gets ' and often takes ' what she wants out of life, including sexy men.  She knows what she wants and is confidant in her curvy size-24 figure.  However, Dahlia Ortega, who recently has removed herself from an abusive relationship, is a pretty but self conscious full-figured woman with a new found thirst for dominating men.  Finally, there's Kat Davis.  Kat once had a stellar body, but as a result of a pregnancy that added 60 pounds to her frame, she now must contend with a new body and voracious sexual appetite.  As the three women bond and support one another in the ups and downs of their juicy romances and chaotic lives, the characters bring to surface how cultural biases against voluptuous women can create dissension and mayhem when lust is in the air.

 

Playing in the Dark: The Emptiness Love Brings
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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 315 KB
Print Length: 240 pages
Publisher: Strebor Ebooks (February 5, 2008)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English

Beautiful women, seductive men and saged priestesses are intriguing characters used to spin this urban legend of seduction, sex and suspense. Return to Harlem, NYC to experience Playing in the Dark, The Emptiness that Love Brings -- another must read erotic thriller by David Rivera, Jr., author of Harlem's Dragon and The Street Sweeper.

The irresistably sexy, Chemah Rivers is in pursuit of a ruthless killer whose sole purpose is to destroy the highly celebrated NYC dectective. The ensuing chase blazes an international path of deception and destruction strewn with broken bodies and souls. There are no limits to the quest for ultimate possession, including using those Chemah holds most dear as pawns in this deadly game of cat and mouse.

From the opening seduction to the final love scene, Playing in the Dark is a cover-to-cover read - sure to keep new readers up well past their bedtimes and draw avid Chemah fans deeper into the Dragon's den.
 

The Street Sweeper (See No Evil)
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Hardcover
Publisher: Zane (2006)
ISBN-13: 978-0739476949
ASIN: 0739476947

The Street Sweeper is the highly anticipated sequel to the erotic thriller Harlem's Dragon, by David Rivera, Jr., draws readers back in to the 'Dragon's Den' ' Harlem, NYC ' where Detective Chemah Rivers resumes his role as NYC's sexy and determined lawman. Chemah is a workaholic, but extremely devoted to his family, left broken by a case that became too personal -- and nearly fatal. Now Chemah is trying to rebuild his reputation and his family.

As a new character enters Chemah's life when he takes on another high profile homicide case, Chemah is reminded how dangerous it can be to trust a pretty face. This suspense filled and erotically charged novel will feed the need of Harlem's Dragon fans. Between the deviant murders and the sexual tension, this page turner is sure to make the hairs on your neck stand up.

With a story line that is as twisted as it is sexy, THE STREET SWEEPER is sure to have readers steadily turning the pages. True HARLEM'S DRAGON fans, already know this next book is not going to be a dust collector!
 

Harlem's Dragon
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Paperback: 228 pages
Publisher: Indult Publishing Co. (December 10, 2004)
ISBN-10: 0976029200
ISBN-13: 978-0976029205

Detective Chemah Rivers is a man with principles that help guide him through the misfortune of unforeseen problems that don't make his life easy. His martial arts training has helped to keep him focused and in great shape physically and mentally. Add to the mix the love and attention of two very different, very intense women and you have the makings of a "don't put this book down till you've finished" novel!

Nairobi is sweet and not typically the type of woman that would attract Chemah. But passion ignited cannot be denied... Scene stealing Margarita is smart, upwardly mobile, resourceful, and sexy. She knows what she wants and she goes after it: whether it's a job - or a man! Sometimes having it all can prove to be a bit too much.

It is an honor to present Harlem's Dragon by David Rivera, Jr. Rivera has a unique literary voice that will not only have you discussing this novel'but will have you anxiously awaiting the sequel, The Street Sweeper. I was thoroughly impressed with the author's writing style, character development and story concept I was blown away by the breathtaking cover Harlem's Dragon what erotica is  David Rivera, has it going on in that department. This book is a combination thriller/erotic/relationship novel that keeps it real from page one"
--New York Times Best Selling Author, Zane

 


An Afternoon With Author David Rivera Jr. - (Short Version 4:06)

Related links

David Rivera Jr. Official Web Site
http://www.davidriverajr.com


photo credit: Troy Johnson