By Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony

A clever, tantalizing absorbing work of social satire by Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony, who guide us through a world of luxury, class, style and extravagance with an incredible view of Manhattan. From the bedroom to the boardroom, to the art world, to the philanthropic jet set, to the hottest spots, this heartfelt, entertaining story explores seduction, scandal, excess, betrayal, desire, dreams and deception through one of-a-kind characters:

Manny Marks, reinvented himself from his humble Southern beginnings to become bon vivant real estate broker to the colliding worlds of Manhattan’s colorful elite. Now corrupted by the City’s hype he’s learning the hard way that everything has a price tag…friendship … loyalty… love . . . even his soul.

Tandy Brooks, fading society queen, loves the high life and her “friends” Ed and Lauren Thomas have everything she needs to keep her afloat in the shark-infested waters of Manhattan. Her partner in deception and betrayal is Manny Marks before he even knows it.

Ed Thomas, is a self-made man of power and prestige with refined taste in art, music, literature and women, but his roguish ways could mean facing his own demons and losing the one possession he treasures the most—his wife.

Lauren Thomas, accomplished African-American princess, believed in the fairy tale when she married Ed for love, even temporarily putting aside her own dreams. But is love enough to sustain her marriage…nourish her spirit…and protect her from the vultures of New York City?

In this compelling first novel, Tonya Lewis Lee and Crystal McCrary Anthony give us a rare glimpse inside the fashionable and urbane world of New York’s African-American society and its intricate scandals, foibles, and skeletons. Gotham Diaries is a gripping tale, filled with fascinating characters and a plot that won’t let go.

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