Leon Forrest

Leon Richard Forrest (January 8, 1937 – November 6, 1997) was an African-American novelist who taught at Northwestern University from 1973 until his death. His four major novels used mythology, history, and humor to explore "Forest County," a fictional world that resembled the south side of Chicago where Forrest grew up. After his death, the ''Washington Post'' called Forrest "one of the best-kept secrets of contemporary African-American fiction -- and an acquired taste." Provided by Wikipedia