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Fire Rush is the electrifying state-of-the-nation novel by Jacqueline Crooks, publishing in March 2023. A story of dub reggae, love, loss and freedom, it’s an unforgettable portrait of Black womanhood that combines the musicality of Steve McQueen’s Small Axe: Lovers Rock, the ambition of Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other and the unforgettable love story of Caleb Azumah Nelson’s Open Water, with a truly original storytelling voice, this is a novel that moves and enchants everyone who reads it.
Music is the soul of the book, and author Jacqueline Crooks has created a playlist for you to listen to while you read.
Track list
- Ghetto of the City, Misty in Roots – Opening scene, referencing the subterranean world
- Sing Me a Love Song, Carroll Thompson – Yamaye communing with Muma
- Bad Boy Rhythm Dub, King Tubby – Dancing with Crab Man
- London Town, Light of the World – Asase, Rumer, Yamaye, Moose, driving through London looking for a rave
- Love Has Found Its Way, Dennis Brown – Yamaye and Moose falling in love
- Lady of Magic, Bunny Maloney – Moose gives Yamaye the ring and mix tapes
- Babylon, Sugar Minott – Campaigning marches
- Jah War, The Ruts – Riot scene
- Even Though You’re Gone, Louisa Mark – A grieving song
- Cover Up, Misty in Roots – Herbert and Yamaye know the police are following them
- Jammin’ for Survival, Prince Jammy – Yamaye playing tunes for the men in the Safe House
- Night Nurse, Gregory Isaacs – Monassa coming to Yamaye’s room every night
- Pimper’s Paradise, Bob Marley & The Wailers – Arrival of Charmaine
- Stir It Up, Bob Marley & The Wailers – Yamaye decides to take Monassa’s money and go on the run
- City Too Hot, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry – Yamaye feeling the pressure from Monassa and his men in the Safe House, wanting to escape, talking to Charmaine
- I Need a Roof, Mighty Diamonds – Yamaye on the run, sleeping in the park
- Hopelessly in Love, Carroll Thompson – Yamaye thinking of Moose
- Country Living, Sandra Cross – Yamaye settling in to Cockpit Country
- Natural Mystic, Bob Marley & The Wailers – Yamaye and Granny Itiba decide to use obeah and herbs to deal with Monassa
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