Urban Crime

Nathan Ty is one of the last real gangstas walking the streets, and he earned the ruthlessness that's attached to his name the old fashioned way — through blood and money. So, naturally when he finds himself in a situation where some clout chasing young shooters try to throw dirt on his good name he does what any real boss would do; he makes them pay in blood. An act of stupidity leads to a war that no one wants, and that ultimately no one can win because everyone's life is connected in some way. It's a small world, but being in the streets allows one to play above and below ground. Is ...

Monday's life has been an uphill battle from his very first breath. Born mute to a neglectful mother who prioritized her own desires over his well-being, he grew up in one of the most violent neighborhoods in New York City. His inability to speak made him an easy target for teasing and bullying from his peers, turning every day into a struggle for survival. After witnessing a gruesome murder outside his building, committed by two local boys, Monday is approached by Detective Brian, a seasoned veteran on the force. Despite the trauma he has endured, Monday refuses to provide any information,...

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.

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 the death of her father at age eight, Marvelous “Marvel” Stephens, was uprooted from her home to be raised by her father’s parents. As much as she adored her grandparents, her own need for companionship developed as the only child in the household. That all changed when troubled ten-year-old, D'usse “Duce” Phelps, and his uncle moved down the street. From the first point of contact, their friendship took off, causing the two to be inseparable. What seemed like an odd pairing to everyone was a match made for them. Marvel has always been aware of D'usse’s troubled upbringing...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

Riley James was just elected the CEO of Petro Incorporation. Things seem to be going good in her life. She has who she thinks is the perfect fiancé. Life has a way of showing you differently; especially for Riley. Davin Sumpter is a jealous man on a mission after Riley’s father grants her the position that he thought was meant for him. With Riley’s best friend Larissa being on his back about taking care of her, he does what he as to do to make things happen.​ Davin calls upon someone that he hung with back in the day. Mecca Anderson was hired and paid fifty G’s up front to kidnap ...

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.

It may be less than a month since the doors of New Order opened, but that doesn't mean Bo Blackman isn't busy. It's not just daft allegations about vampire dogs and complicated relationships that she has to deal with, however.

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, 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 ...

Chicago, 1932. Mick Oberon may look like just another private detective, but beneath the fedora and the overcoat, he's got pointy ears and he's packing a wand.

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!"

After avenging his homeboy’s shooting, MARQUAN is given a ten-year sentence on a murder charge. Locked up, he takes the time to reflect on his life and the decisions that have put him in unfortunate circumstances. Coming to the conclusion that he must change for the better, Marquan decides to turn his life around and live righteously. But his past comes back to haunt him, and he finds himself at odds with one of the most powerful cars behind the walls. They’re looking to take his head to right an injustice. Meanwhile, life on the outside isn’t what it’s cracked up to be for his ...

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 ...

After eight years spent locked up, Max has gotten very good at being a prisoner. He knows the guards, the inmates, and how to survive. But the parole board has decided that he has sufficiently reformed, and it's time for him to say good-bye. When Max reaches the outside world, he finds that freedom doesn't make anything easier. Based on his own experiences in prison, Edward Bunker first drafted No Beast So Fierce in the 1950s, while incarcerated in San Quentin State Prison.

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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.