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Tales from the Holy Land is the third collection of short fiction from the Baltimore author and screenwriter. The stories take place along the narrow streets and alleys of Alvarez's heartbreaking hometown, charting secret histories of the last 100 years through the difficult and hopeful lives of tugboat men, junk collectors, beautiful women, short order cooks and an artist who captures it all in house paint on the sides of abandoned buildings.

The early 90s in Southern Louisiana is no place for a dark-skinned, nappy-headed, chubby girl, but Jasmine is determined to defy the odds. Despite being forced to survive living house to house, suffering multiple sexual assaults, and not recognizing love because she's never experienced it, she is determined to find peace. She refuses to allow her environment to mold her or break her. Although picking blackberries with her grandfather, Paw Paw Wallace, is something she loathes, ironically, it will become the one thing that saves her life; she just has to face scrutiny, rumors, tragedy, and loss first. Will she fold in the face of uncertainty, or will she look it in its face and make it behave?

James, both charismatic and successful hides a destructive secret. Fed up with living a life of infidelity, he embarks on a perilous journey to break free from the chains of his womanizing ways. But there's a catch: James, accustomed to the thrill of seduction, has never learned the art of choosing the right woman. With his world unraveling, James finds himself entangled in a captivating web of relationships and desires, grappling with his conscience and the consequences of his actions. Readers will be captivated by his relentless pursuit of redemption, wondering if he can truly leave behind a life defined by betrayal. Against the backdrop of a rapidly gentrifying Brooklyn New York neighborhood, delve into the complex world of James as he navigates the labyrinth of his own making. Will he rise above his past or be forever ensnared in the shadows of his own mistakes?

Raymond Dillard, An undercover Cleveland Detective joins forces with the Trafficking Enforcement Agency to rescue his daughter from the Russian drug & human trafficking assailants but finds a new lethal enemy in the mist of the investigation.

With Mo Money, Reesie and Nutso out of the picture, Bone and his circle have the 100's in a headlock. Without guidance they start doing more robbing and gangbanging than selling drugs and Bone soon collides with his close friend T Stone igniting another bloody war that may be too much for him and his young team to handle.While in prison fighting for his life Mo Money tries to maintain his position at the top while dealing with betrayal from his loved ones. Will envy and disloyalty from the ones closest to him seal Mo Money's grim fate? With Nutso missing and T Stone doing his own thing his team is slowly but surely falling apart and the foes are ready to take advantage.Pushed to the brink of desperation, Mo Money makes a decision that will have tragic consequences. With old friends becoming new opps and old opps still trying to kill him will Mo Money survive in a CITY OF SMOKE?

Born into the laps of luxury, as the son of kingpin parents, Mackintosh 'Young Mack' Miller was destined to be crowned the next king of Houston's underworld . . . until the unexpected happens and Young Mack is forced to come into his own at a very young age. Is he ready for the smoke? Sworn to the streets, Young Mack has to do what he does to survive while murder, treachery, and betrayal lurks around every corner of the game. Trials and tribulations riddle his life, but will Young Mack and his brooding team of Products of the Streets prevail or will the street's grimy code of conduct swallow them whole? Just as every other king before him, the race to be his queen is on. Love, passion, and sacrifices create for one hell of a tale. Will Young Mack crown a deserving queen or will he forever surrender his love to the streets and stay married to the game?

Billionaire tech CEO JOHNNA BROWARD'S world is turned upside down when a disgruntled former employee storms into Panteon Tech headquarters in Lower Manhattan and guns down four innocent people before cornering Johnna in her top-floor office. Will Johnna escape alive or will she meet a brutal end?Meanwhile, in Chicago, things aren't going any better for gangster/dope boy LEJON "GRIZZY" WHITE, whose mission to stake out the home of the man who stole millions of dollars from his incarcerated father is cut short when he's carjacked for his SUV on the west side of the Windy City. NYA MIXON and her best friend witness the shooting, and when Grizzy offers Nya $5,000 for info regarding the men who'd carjacked him, murder ensues.Follow THE STEPPERS as the story goes down a crooked and ruthless today that just might lead to death and destruction or total reclamation.

Through the generosity of her former kingpin boyfriend, Charlotte Thorpe lives a life of luxury in beautiful Miami, Florida. The couple share a lot of love until there's a huge mishap. Four bullets and an exposed weakness reveals a chink in their armour, and Charlotte's husband becomes a monster right before her eyes.The powers that be are contacted. Someone has to intervene. In addition to one facing serious problems, so is the other. An ultimatum is given. A compromise made. Drastic changes occur. From the Sunshine State to Maine, then eventually Washington, DC, Charlotte moves about. During a weekend in DC, Charlotte encounters a strong personality. One full of masculine energy. An intriguing thuggish figure she's infatuated with. Her attraction leads to an introduction. The two instantly click.While one is years removed from a life in the underworld, the other is knee deep in it. However, an exit strategy is put into place to someday go legit. If able to. Both of their histories and worlds are slowly revealed, and a downfall seems to await them as they try the distance themselves from THESE VICIOUS STREETS.

Leroy Bly hasn't gotten anything easy in this world, so he's no stranger to having to contribute blood, sweat, and tears in the name of survival. This time though, that price may be too high. When Leroy is suddenly forced into a corner and made to question who he can trust, the world that he knew no longer seems familiar at all. A life on the run will be short lived because he can't outrun these demons, so he's forced to face them head on. What he doesn't understand is that where there's one shadow, there are sure to be others that are unseen. Who can LEROY trust? Who is on his side for all the right reasons, and how many secrets is too many to have? These questions and more must be answered in order for Leroy, and those he loves, to survive the siege. He must fight for his power...and his love. Til death. Blind loyalty has a cost, and no one is exempt from paying it.

Yuri Ivanov takes place in Russia, rise of a Sudden Russian from Tyumen Oblast, Russia to Worldwide Fame, Yuri travels all around the world for Mixed Martial Arts, Professional Wrestling & Boxing Fights and wants to be a family man and a grear friend simultaneously too, inspired by the biggest Russian Judoka, Sambist & Mixed Martial Artist Fedor Emelioenko aka The Last Emperor, Boa Constructor aka Alexey Olinik, Fedor's Successor Vadim Nemkov and The Eagle of Dagestan Khabib Nurmagomedov, 3 polarizing figures of the sports of Judo, Combat Sambo & Mixed Martial Arts, can Ivanov follow them and become a glorious name? let us find out, as he goes through personal tragedy, depression and overthinking to become a legend in the sport.

En fortravlet forretningsmand får den strålende idé at ansætte en højrehånd for at få styr på kaosset i hjemmet – og finder den perfekte tjener i jævnaldrende Mario, som er både effektiv og nærmest usynlig. Til at begynde med.Dubleanten er en nøgternt og uhøjtideligt fortalt tragikomedie om magt og indre dæmoner, og ikke mindst en satirisk og sørgmodig spejling af et samfund, hvor det er muligt så at sige at ”leve på anden hånd”.Det er ikke ofte, græsk samtidslitteratur udkommer på dansk, men Sotakis er i Danmark blevet kendt med sine anmelderroste romaner Ovnstegt rumæner med grøntsager (2020) og Historien om et supermarked (2022). Han benytter gerne grotesker og emnerne er ikke særskilt græske, da han helst undgår det folkloristiske og fokuserer på det almenmenneskelige.

Asha, Lo-Lo, and Noni are three fearless females who make up a sisterhood like none other. Harboring emotional scars from traumatic childhoods, these baddies share a bond that is based on unquestionable love and limitless loyalty.Residents of a ruthless region, where options are minimal and casualties are abundant, one of the women has a masterful plan that could lead from poverty to prosperity. But lurking in the shadows are fierce-hearted foes who will stop at nothing to prevent the three women from obtaining wealth.As the ladies encounter a startling surprise, and Asha discovers a shocking betrayal, can the Butterfly Mafia, as they are known, manage to survive in a game where only one rule applies ... kill or be killed?

Rottweillers are dangerous. They're not cute, they're rarely playful and if you come across one it's best to have a chain link fence between you and it. This is the twelfth book in the John Board series. He's older, tired, less friendly and more likely to bite.

She did everything right. So why did it go so wrong?'I loved Jade. Rooting for her felt like rooting for myself.' Real reader review'It really is one of the most moving books I've ever read and far easier to read than a book this deep should be, thanks to the authors beautiful writing.' Real reader review'Jade was the perfect main character. I loved reading her story ... I urge everyone to read this' Real reader reviewJade isn't even my real name. Jade began as my Starbucks name, because all children of immigrants have a Starbucks name.------------------Jade has become everything she ever wanted to be.Successful lawyer. Dutiful daughter. Beloved girlfriend. Loyal friend. Until one night, something terrible happens after a work event, and she starts to wonder if she really wants to be the person she's become.She's learned to laugh when she's felt like crying, opted to be invisible when she wanted to speak up and changed her identity to please people. But now Jade has to make a decision for herself. The question is, which is the right one? This searing novel explores the strength we find in female friendship, the hope that lights up the dark moments and recovery that's far from linear, and will leave you asking yourself: what would you have done in Jade's situation?'Ela Lee is a remarkable new voice in fiction ... JADED made me laugh, cry and really bloody furious' Stacey Halls, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Familiars'JADED is a thoughtful, hard-hitting exploration of race, identity, and the rippling effects of sexual assault. Ela Lee writes with an urgency and clarity that will have you hooked until the last page.' Cecile Pin, Women's Prize longlisted author of Wandering Souls 'This raw, dark novel explores racism, class and sexism and you'll want to savour every word on every page' Refinery 29'A raw, compulsive and nuanced novel' i newspaper

SINCERE STYLES - An aspiring singer and song writer, suffers through many tragic events. After being released from prison, he has the will and want to provide for his young daughter. However, life has many challenges with limited opportunities. Through his Islamic faith and the will to succeed, is Sincere able to reach his dreams and find light at the end of a very dark and long tunnel, or will he fall into the very trap's that many people face, homelessness and recidivism in a corrupt America?

For the past 25 years Shinah has been hell bent on revenge against SL and Charlene for the death of her father. Even before her father's demise, stunningly, Shinah's world had been turned upside down due the treachery her mom was hatching. Will Shinah be strong enough to avenge the tragic loss of her beloved dad?Even when it appears that Charlene's deceitfulness is close to bringing her down to her knees, she still has a few tricks up her sleeve. But karma is breathing down her neck. If the full truth of her lying and conniving comes out it could be the end of her charade and likely her life. Will SL continue to trust and believe in her? Or will he turn against her in the worst way?While SL and Charlene are playing Checkers, Shinah is playing Chess, executing the Queen's Gambit to perfection. Who will end up on top in KING KILLA 2?

One year ago, her best friends April and Isolde found themselves gripped in love's sweet embrace. Now, Jessica finds herself feeling the weight of loneliness as her friends continue to grow into their new lives together, often leaving her on the sidelines.Yet love always has a plan of its own, as a chance encounter with a boy named Erik might just hold the answer to her growing solitude.Meanwhile, Isolde finds herself dealing with the stress of venturing out into adulthood with the love of her life, amidst her growing concerns over her dream persona, the enigmatic Warrior as things take one dangerous turn after another for the woman..As the flames of love begin to stir once more. a sinister shadow threatens to snuff them out for good as Jessica and her friends find themselves in an escalating campaign of terror by a man they'd hoped to never meet again.Will true love prevail once more, or will these friends succumb to the dark plans set against them? find out in the suspenseful second chapter of The Memories of Dusk series.

Porgy is a crippled street-beggar in Catfish Row, a black tenement of Charleston, South Carolina. Unwashed and unwanted, he lives just on the edge of subsistence, trusting his fate to the gods and chance. His one shining moment is his pursuit of Bess, whom he wins and then loses during one summer of passion and violence.The basis for Gershwin's acclaimed folk opera Porgy and Bess, the novel portrays its characters with such sympathy, honesty, and insight that Porgy, Bess, Black Maria, Sportin' Life, and the other Gullah denizens of Catfish Row have ascended into the pantheon of the universal.NOTE: This novel includes ethnic slurs and other language that some readers may find objectionable. Nevertheless, it reflects the reality of the time and setting of the culture it depicts.Newly designed and typeset for easy reading. Printed on acid-free, archival-quality paper for long life and durability.

Man Alone is set in and around a complex Seattle where Rat City meets the Billionaires' Club. Zene, a man alone, lives in a chaotic, sexually disruptive and violence-wrecked world. His life ruined after a chain of disappointments and falls-the fruits of his violent nature-Zene runs into Karizma, a love-creature from his past, and he's smitten again, knowing all the while that for him, there's no future in love. Not your basic romance, for sure.