The Alarm Clock is novel from the perspective of a 22 year old African-African male who is seeking the true meaning of life. Throughout this novel, Darrell Q. Slade opens up about the loss of his mother and how that had a detrimental impact on his life. Despite his struggles Darrell still prevailed and wants to send a inspirational message to anyone without hope. There is a time for everything under the sun- now is the time to wake up. Peace to the Earth.