The new novel by James (author of "The Book of Night Women") tracks the history of Jamaica, including the story of the attempted murder of Bob Marley that occurred there in 1976. "It's not a peaceful or an easy read," Nelson says of the book.
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10 best books of October, according to Amazon's editors
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5. 'A Brief History of Seven Killings,' by Marlon James
