Fast and Gamin' Author:Torrance Stephens Fast and Gamin' is a collection of 14 refreshing short stories, told form the new South. The author takes a refreshingly frank look at the world of young African American men as they grow fearless and resolute in an intricate and often antagonistic environment. In his writing, he holds no punches and his work often reads as if he is speaking d... more »irectly with the reader. Through his eyes, Torrance Stephens recreates the world of the South through the eyes of his characters and their experiences. He accurately reflects upon prejudices and attitudes experienced by anyone who has managed to survive and grow up in a world that seems to be caustically designed against equality and pragmatism.« less