The Vulture - by Gil Scott-Heron (Paperback)

About the Book

Originally published: New York: World Publishing Company, 1970.

Book Synopsis

First published in 1970 and digging the rhythms of the street, where the biggest deal life has to offer is getting high, THE VULTURE is a hip and fast-moving thriller. It relates the strange story of the murder of a teenage boy called John Lee - telling it in the words of four men who knew him when he was just another kid working after school, hanging out, waiting for something to happen.

Just who did kill John Lee and why?

From the Back Cover

Just who did kill John Lee and why?

First published in 1970 and digging the rhythms of the street, where the biggest deal life has to offer is getting
high, The Vulture is a hip and fast-moving thriller. It relates the strange story of the murder of a teenage boy called John Lee - telling it in the words of four men who knew him when he was just another kid working after school, hanging out, waiting for something to happen.

'A cleverly constructed murder mystery.' Daily Express

'Respect for being able to recognise Gil Scott-Heron and for knowing that there was once something new invented under the sun.' Chuck D

'[Gil Scott-Heron] has been committed to examining those facts of the human condition that most of us would rather forget . . . he is an artist who has crafted witty but crucial insights for Black America.' Washington Post

Review Quotes

"A tense and intriguing murder mystery . . . a fascinating portrait of late '60s New York." --Mojo

"Gil Scott-Heron is timeless." --New York Times

"Gil Scott-Heron is timeless." New York Times"

"Gil Scott-Heron is timeless." --"New York Times"

About the Author

Gil Scott-Heron was born in Chicago. He has been opening eyes, minds and souls for over forty years. A highly influential and widely admired singer, proto-rapper, jazz pianist, published poet, novelist and socio-political commentator, Scott-Heron remains a unique and major figure in global music. With over twenty albums to his name, his politically charged output has won him an international following. His work illuminates a philosophy of life that holds human affection as well as political and artistic responsibility the underlying factors that inspire his writing.