Urban Crime

Local gangster Dante (Jack Boy) knows more than anybody how dangerous and ruthless the streets can be. But against his better instincts, he allows himself to fall for a local female gangster named Alinna, considered to be somewhat of a competitor to Dante because she leads her own all female crew. Alinna, too, is very well aware of the dangers that come with letting feelings get in the way of business. But like Dante, she decides to embrace the attraction anyway. That however proves to be a mistake when she discovers Dante is two-timing her with a female gang unit officer.

Three Thrilling Mysteries. Three Heroes with Secrets. One Unforgettable Box Set. Echoes of Mysteries brings together three thrilling novels packed with suspense, supernatural intrigue, and unforgettable characters. Including: Book 1: The Pale Cold Light Jim lives on the harsh streets of Seattle, his only comfort coming from the loyalty of his dog. But when he discovers a body marked with familiar wounds, buried memories resurface, revealing a past he’s long tried to forget. Forced to confront the darkness he once fled, Jim resumes his hunt for a ruthless serial killer. Justice is calling,...

Daquan aka Soldier Bags, is a rapper but his shattered self-confidence has him trapped in a zone of self-preservation. If there's one thing he wants, it's to change his abusive, poverty stricken, lonely life. The thug's need for love and acceptance pushes him into the arms of a wild mob. Soldier takes right to the mob and falls into the harsh FO'EVA ROLLIN' streets where almost everyone wear masks to hide their true intentions and they all have no discipline. Will Soldier Bags learn his lesson before it's too late or will he keep BURNIN' THRU LIFE until the flames engulf him in a Hell like ...

Tyler “Peso” Carter known as Presidential Peso to the music industry is really living out his dreams. He got his foot in the door and took off fast. Peso is already being mentioned in conversations with the greatest rappers of all times. With things going great in his career, in his love life and his personal life, Peso decides to leave the streets alone. But will the streets let go of him? Hitta on the other hand has no plans to slow down at all. Even though he gave Peso his blessings to leave the game alone, Hitta is not yet done bleeding the streets. Hitta reconnects with the plug ...

After a routine delivery, midwife Sarah Brandt visits her patient in a rooming house and finds that another boarder, a young girl, has been killed. At the request of sergeant Frank Malloy, she searches the girl's room and discovers that the victim is from one of the most prominent families in New York - and the sister of an old friend. The powerful family, fearful of scandal, refuses to permit an investigation. But with Malloy's help, Sarah begins a dangerous quest to bring the killer to justice before death claims another victim.

Lynch mobs, chain gangs, and popular views of black Southern criminals that defined the Jim Crow South are well known. We know less about the role of the urban North in shaping views of race and crime in American society. Chronicling the emergence of deeply embedded notions of black people as a dangerous race of criminals by explicit contrast to working-class whites and European immigrants, this fascinating book reveals the influence such ideas have had on urban development and social policies.

A large part of Goines' 39 years of life was spent being a successful pimp, a heif, an operator of corn liquor houses, an armed robber, and a small-time dope dealer. He lived the life of the streets, and out of that experience he created Prince, the anti-hero of Black Gangster. It's the story of the shocking underworld of Black organized crime and the fledgling Black "godfather" who goes from teenager ganglord to powerful Detroit mobster. Like the gangsters of the 1920s, he begins with bootlegging and branches out into every known crime.

When the road forks, how do you know which path is the right one? Raven Black hunts evildoers for fun, but her vigilante justice isn't the only reason she's hiding from the law. Half vampire, half mage, she's spent years living as a rogue to stay alive. When a Russian shifter offers her a job in his covert organization hunting outlaws, dignity and a respectable career are finally within her grasp.

There are many ugly things in this world, but Julius Graves is considered one of the ugliest of those things. His Big Lips, Big Nose and Jet Black Skin have always been the perfect recipe for nasty stares, cold shuns, and violent beat downs his entire life. Once Julius moves to a new neighborhood, the torment he thought he escaped gets far worse when he becomes targeted by a menacing crew that’s led by an egomaniac that’s determined to make Julius’ life a living hell! Julius finds refuge in an unlikely ally that sends his life spiraling even more out of control at the cost of losing ...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in Heart of a Thug 2. The walls are closing in on Markell. He doesn't know who to trust. Or which direction to turn. But he's certain about one thing: He's got to make things right for Kayla and her baby girl. Assistant District Attorney Amber Barton will do everything in her power to bring down Markell, even if it means breaking the law. Kayla and her daughter are innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of a battle that has nothing to do with them. But it's too late. They're already in too deep. Assistant D.A. Barton threatens to take Kayla’s ...

Some say vampires came to America through New Orleans. Many believe they are still there. When French Quarter private investigator Wyatt Thomas is hired by the Greater Archdiocese of New Orleans to investigate a possible satanic ceremony that may have occurred at the Old Ursuline Convent, he soon learns that more is involved than Satan, The platform where the ceremony allegedly occurred is possibly a satanic altar placed in the convent by a secret society for the specific purpose of devil worship. The Order of the Blood, an offshoot of Freemasonry, has a centuries-old secret guarded by ...

The Fast-Paced Season Finale is Finally Here! And Hood Love is Definitely in the Air! Kalisha finds herself at a crossroads. She has to choose between a safe, secure, predictable life or the danger and adventure that comes with a street dude like Marquez. But maybe the decision is even more complicated than that. Because Marquez is not just a street dude to her. He’s supported her and protected her like no man ever has. If she walks away from him, she might regret it for the rest of her life. Will she choose passion and love? Or safety and security? Marquez 6 is a fast-paced, African ...

The fast-paced, hood drama concludes in BBW Hungry for Love 5. Kalisha is desperate to get out of New York. It's her only hope. Her baby daddy is after her and so are the police. The only person she can turn to is Keon. But she hasn't been able to get in touch with him. Will he be able to save her before it’s too late? After being released from police custody, Keon tries to contact Kalisha. But she's not picking up her phone. He fears the worst. If something happens to her and he's unable to save her, he’ll never get over the guilt. He's got to find her before it's too late. Kalisha's ...

It’s Summer Time...That means that these Harlem Streets are about to start Burning. The ruthless, bloodthirsty Serbians have taken over. And there's a strange feeling in the air. They forced the infamous Robinson Brothers out of town. And now they're walking around like they own the place. Some hustlers are okay with the status quo as long as their pockets stay fat and their hearts keep beating. But there's one young, hungry hustler who's not interested in taking orders from anybody. Especially not outsiders. Malik “King” Joseph is ready to knock the Serbs off their throne. And he ...

Uninvited Guest Nia thought this weekend getaway with friends was the perfect escape—until a violent storm traps them at a remote cabin. As tension rises, so does Nia's unease. She's been keeping secrets, and now she fears one of them has followed her. Someone is lurking in the shadows, watching their every move. What was supposed to be a fun, relaxing trip quickly turns into a fight for survival. "Uninvited Guest" is a fast-paced thriller filled with hidden truths, dangerous obsessions, and the terrifying realization that some pasts never stay buried.

Chris Graves is the prince of the City of Tulsa with a very bright future ahead of him. He returns home for the summer from college at Morehouse and picks up right where he left off before he left. Again, he starts going to hang out at his favorite place, which is the barbershop. One day while Chris is leaving the barbershop, he is robbed and assaulted by a group of young thugs. The assault leaves Chris in a coma with several horrible injuries that are both mental and physical. Weeks later after Chris wakes up, he is unwilling to deal with the mental aspect of his injuries. He checks ...

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Thanks to James Johnson's ground-breaking technology, the drug game and oil exports are now on life support. His prophecy has been fulfilled. However, the Saudi Arabian Oil King, Shalik Khalid, has unleashed a vicious death squad on American soil. The message is clear, and now the surviving members of the Johnson clan must regroup, while the architect of their movement lies in critical condition. The reigns have been passed down and now there exists one logical decision for the heirs to the throne. "Bring to them what they brought to us!"

One empire. Three men. The throne is at stake, and the Valentine brothers are presented with an opportunity of a lifetime. Their father, Domino, has decided to retire, leaving them with the chance to take over. One issue looms over their heads: which man is qualified to run the empire? Once a certain set of rules has been put in place, the Valentine brothers find themselves in a competition that produces a series of dangerous events. Deceit corrupts the family in a manner that they didn't see coming, and secrets are unveiled, leaving the brothers in a war against each other.

Lexi Sobado and her mentor Spyder McGraw work as a covert team to thwart the four-headed monster they've code-named the Hydra. No one - not Lexi's teammates, not her fiance, Striker Rheas, not even Command itself - knows about their mission. They fear a mole lurks among them, but the truth may be even more sinister. In trying to protect the government, the US military might have created the weapon that ultimately destroys America.