John Oliver Killens

Killens in 1954 John Oliver Killens (January 14, 1916 – October 27, 1987) was an American fiction writer from Georgia. His novels featured elements of African-American life. In his debut novel, ''Youngblood'' (1954), Killens coined the phrase "kicking ass and taking names". He also wrote plays, short stories and essays, and published articles in a range of outlets. Provided by Wikipedia
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    And then we heard the thunder.

    And then we heard the thunder. by Killens, John Oliver, 1916-1987

    Published 1963
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    Youngblood /

    Youngblood / by Killens, John Oliver, 1916-1987

    Published 1982
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    'Sippi : a novel /

    'Sippi : a novel / by Killens, John Oliver, 1916-1987

    Published 1988
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    Black southern voices : an anthology of fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and critical essays /

    Black southern voices : an anthology of fiction, poetry, drama, nonfiction, and critical essays /

    Published 1992
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