A gruesome death propels Samuel Kane on a quest for knowledge and closure, forcing him to confront harsh truths. As he delves deeper, he discovers that the reality he uncovers is far more terrifying than he could have ever imagined. The narrative explores themes of obsession and the dark side of seeking answers.
Set against a gritty backdrop of sex work, drug trafficking, and West African cults, this modern thriller explores a brutal tale of revenge. Two rival syndicates engage in a deadly struggle for survival, where the stakes are high and the consequences are paid in blood. The narrative unfolds in a world filled with danger and betrayal, highlighting the pervasive presence of enemies lurking at every turn.
A gripping thriller about a reporter risking his life to expose corrupt policing from a New York Times bestselling author. *In the Margins 2023 Top YA Fiction Title Caleb Moon is a young idealistic journalist reporting on everyday racial injustices, but when he is arrested at a police brutality protest he meets a racist white cop. The interactions indicate the lengths to which racism is systemic and pushes Caleb’s approach to injustice from theory into practice. Convinced that journalism isn’t how he will change the world Caleb chooses to help a black candidate run for mayor against the white incumbent. The experience exposes him to the machinations of voter suppression and the lengths to which those at the top will go to maintain the status quo. These revelations drive him further underground as he has made powerful enemies. Race is a powerful, riveting, and timely novel about one man’s quest to destroy the system from within before it destroys him.
A continuation of the Gods & Gangsters series, Part Three brings heroine Egypt on a whole new job, fulling of catching cases...and bodies. Plunge into the heart of New York's ruthless underbelly with 'Gods & Gangsters 3,' where survival of the fittest isn't just a saying—it's the law. Rising from the city's dark corners, Egypt isn't your ordinary survivor. She's a born predator, whose early life of hardship forged her into the most deadly assassin the city has ever seen. Her name strikes fear and respect in equal measure across the boroughs, marking her transformation from a vulnerable child to a legendary hunter in a city that bows to the bold. In this explosive installment, Egypt takes the helm of her destiny, driving full-throttle into the chaos of the streets. As the apex predator, she navigates the perilous world of power plays and shadowy alliances, where every heartbeat could be her last. 'Gods & Gangsters 3' is not just a story—it's a high-octane adventure that cements Egypt's legacy as the undisputed queen of the urban jungle. Gear up for a narrative packed with thrilling action, razor-sharp betrayals, and a ruthless quest for supremacy. Witness Egypt as she claims her throne in a blood-drenched odyssey that defines what it means to be the ultimate survivor. 'Gods & Gangsters 3' is the ultimate ride for anyone who craves heart-pounding urban fiction that never lets up."
Set against the backdrop of Asia, Persia, and Egypt, this gripping tale delves into the ruthless world of hired assassins. When a new job emerges that could pit killers against each other, tensions rise and chaos ensues. The story explores themes of betrayal and survival in a high-stakes environment where loyalty is tested and the line between ally and enemy blurs. As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a dangerous game where the stakes are life and death.
Flacko, a cunning con artist, is constantly seeking new schemes and tricks to stay ahead. Fresh from Washington Heights, where he fled to escape a prison sentence, he lands in Brooklyn with ambitions of reinventing himself. His journey is fueled by dreams of striking it rich and living life on his own terms, navigating the challenges of his past while chasing the thrill of the next big score.
Set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic retreat for the wealthy, Alibi Island harbors a sinister underbelly involving human trafficking and a deadly hunt for the exploited. The stakes escalate when the disappearance of a senator's daughter threatens to expose the island's horrific secrets, intertwining the lives of the elite with the fates of the vulnerable. This gripping narrative explores themes of power, corruption, and the hidden horrors lurking beneath a facade of luxury.
In a tense love triangle, Power navigates the complexities of his relationships with a label owner and the lead singer, Egypt. As emotions escalate, the stakes rise, putting the freedom and livelihoods of all parties at risk. This gripping scenario explores themes of love, ambition, and the consequences of passion within the music industry.
A strong...tale of operatic moral corrosion.-Kirkus Reviews on Gods & Gangsters Faith Newkirk has it all-a loving husband, beautiful daughter, and a thriving luxury shoe boutique in Washington D.C. Yet a part of her feels as though she's a stranger in her own life and that she's living a lie. When Faith gets kidnapped by a group of goons while walking to her car, she is forced, brutally to remember who she is-and it’s not the suburban wife and mother she’s been pretending to be, but Achilleía, the daughter of one of the most ruthless killers and drug dealers in New York City, who went missing and was presumed dead years prior. As the memories begin to flood back in, she remembers why she ran from her past and why, if she wants to stay alive, she has to keep running from the men she thought loved her who want her dead...
"Bloodthirsty and thrumming, an original take on the source material. ... The writing is skillfully evocative, and readers will appreciate the excitement of a high-stakes power play " - Kirkus Reviews A brilliant retelling of William Shakespeare's Othello with an urban twist by New York Times best selling author SLMN Trust no one,not even those closest to you, the brothers you grew up with on the corners,the woman who lies beside you at night. Make the mistake of trusting them, you die or they die, because the only way for two people to keep a secret is if one of them is in the ground. Same as it ever was. When a new power rises up on the streets the game changes. Othello announces himself in furious violence, taking down the old gods and gangsters of the city. His crew are at his side, he is the man, but unseen around him fractures are forming, loyalties breaking . The only way to become the king is to kill the king... and he has a target on his back.