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Finding Tyrell - The Debut Novel
Finding Tyrell is a character-driven novel about self-discovery, friendship, and first love, following young men as they navigate identity, desire, and the courage to be seen. Debut novel of the Novel City series.
Heartbeats and Bloodlines - The Sequel
Heartbeats and Bloodlines is a new character-driven novel exploring love, legacy, and survival as five men face unspoken truths and life-altering choices that will change their live forever. The sequel to “Finding Tyrell” novel.
Riptide Legacy Code
Coming August 2026
Riptide: Legacy Code is a character-driven novel about family, loyalty, loss, and the battle for the streets, following four men whose missions for the Commons will force each of them to decide what they are willing to sacrifice. Book Three of the Novel City series.
Meet The Author
Deon Jenkins is a storyteller who believes in the power of words to uplift, inspire, and heal. His debut novel, Finding Tyrell, introduced readers to Novel City – a world of character-driven fiction centered on Black men navigating love, identity, friendship, and desire, told with tenderness, conflict, and emotional honesty.
Heartbeats and Bloodlines, his sophomore novel, deepens the connections readers fell in love with while expanding the Novel City universe. For Deon, storytelling is about creating intentional space for voices and experiences that deserve to be seen and celebrated.
Visit Deon’s substack page to enjoy a deeper look into Novel City and its citizens via weekly articles like “Meet The Character Monday” and “Author Corner Wednesday”.
TESTIMONIALS
“I loved Finding Tyrell, but Heartbeats and Bloodlines took everything to another level. The characters have grown a bit, the stakes are higher, and the emotions run even deeper. There were chapters that left me angry, chapters that made me smile, and a few that had me sitting quietly afterward just processing what I read. This book reminded me that love is complicated, but it’s always worth fighting for.”
Anthony J.
Maryland, USA
“This book reminded me how important it is to know your worth. I laughed, got emotional, and immediately wanted to know what happened next.”
Kevin R.
California, USA
The Novel City Community
Step into the world of Novel City – a gripping, emotional, and unforgettable series of novels about love, loyalty, identity, and growth. This is your front-row seat to everything behind the scenes
✨ Inside this group, you’ll get to:
🔹 Dive deeper into the characters and their journeys
🔹 Meet the author and ask your burning questions
🔹 Be the first to know about exclusive events, bonuses, and updates
🔹 Connect with fellow readers who love heartfelt, layered storytelling
Come join Tyrell and the gang as their story unfolds and be part of something special from the very beginning.
Let’s journey together. 💙