A Panther's Father, is a book of hope, caring, and human engagements
revolving around the Roosevelt Family from New York City. "Granny Z"
Roosevelt is New York City's 105-year-old storytelling narrator. Her
son, Richard and Buster Brocks fall victim to a jungle ambush during the
Vietnam War. Both endure rehabilitation. Buster receives the Medal of
Honor. Taneeka, Richard's wife, Richard, and Buster then get their UCLA
Degrees. Both men join the LAPD reaching the rank of Supervisors. But
the time-period is the volatile early 1970's and deep racial conflict
bears down upon them and the LAPD. But their careers are jeopardized as
Shooters from a foreign Country seeking revenge against America engage
in Drive-By Shootings in Los Angeles. Another storyline is Bahu the
African Tribal Leader who becomes a Doctor of Medicine and finally
resides outside New Orleans during the days of the Clipper Ships. Dr.
Bahu is thrust into the dark and often times sinister world of aiding
slaves.