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Menace II Society

Daniel — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:58:31 +0000

Menace II Society is a collection of urban short stories by some of your favorite authors.

Newark, New Jersey is eager to get rid of the infamous, Miracle. A predicate with a long list of felonious crimes. When he’s arrested for the brutal murders of his two codefendants, he realized that his life is over. Walk with Me by Al-Saadiq Banks walks you through the seemingly dark life of Miracle, capturing the ironic circumstance of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Al-Saadiq Banks is a resident of Newark, New Jersey and the author of bestselling novels No Exit, Block Party, Sincerely Yours and Caught ‘em Slippin’.

Cagney & Lacey by Crystal Lacey Winslow

When two felons growing up on opposite coasts meet – the attraction is magnetic. When Lacey’s past comes back to haunt her – Cagney’s love is put to the test. Will Cagney ride or die for this lady? Just like a modern day Bonnie and Clyde, these two embark on a killing spree in their quest to leave the past behind. Lace is also the Essence bestselling author of Life, Love & Lonliness and The Criss Cross. She also collaborated on an Essence and Blackboard bestselling novel, Four Degrees of Heat and contributor in the novel, Kiss the Year Goodbye. She’s just completed her third novel, Sex, Sin & Brooklyn II. Lace is the founder of Melodrama Publishing which published the #1 Essence bestselling novel, Wifey.

Snake Eyes by Mark Anthony

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. That’s the old adage in the ‘hood. But what happens when your friend is your enemy? All hell breaks loose in Snake Eyes. Mark Anthony weaves a dramatic street tale that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Mark Anthony is the Essence bestselling author of Paperchasers, Dogism and his page-turner, Lady’s Night. He is the founder of Q-Boro Books.

The Deceitful Hunted by Isadore Johnson

Quawi Ubati’s desperation to hold on to his billion dollar cocaine empire built by blood and fear has led him to hunt down two men responsible for the ultimate betrayal. This notorious Nigerian drug lord unleashes havoc that not even the powerful F.B.I. could withstand in order to find and kill these individuals who he once trusted before planning the ultimate escape. Isadore Johnson is the author of the rapid selling double street novels, Drug Dealer Part 1 & 2.

Keepin’ it Gangsta by J.M. Benjamin

Keepin’ it Gangsta is the only way the notorious ‘Dicer’ knows how to live. Feared by many because of his murderous and infamous reputation, he still finds a soft spot in his black heart to hold down the only woman that has ever truly loved him. But in true ‘Dicer’ fashion he can only keep it gangsta! J.M. Benjamin is the author of Down in the Dirty.

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CAUGHT ‘EM SLIPPIN’ by Al-Saadiq Banks

Daniel — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:24:58 +0000

Miranda Benderas, born to an infamous Cuban kingpin, and his trophy wife, an African American supermodel. Miranda grew up with all the luxuries that other girls could only dream of. Her daddy proved that crime does pay. But isn’t there always a cost to having it all? By age 13, Miranda’s father was sentenced to life in prison. Has Miranda’s father given her enough to navigate the world without him?

Three short years later, Miranda falls into the arms of Philadelphia’s Bad Boy, Sha-Rock. The beautiful flower of a woman that Miranda’s father planted has turned into a weed, thanks to Sha-Rock.

Sha-Rock is sentenced to a short prison bid. Years later, Sha-Rock steps back onto the scene, realizing that the game has changed. Yet Sha-Rock is still determined to make it back to the top at any cost. The help he needs lies in the hands of Miranda. Just how far will she go to prove her loyalty?

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NO EXIT by Al-Saadiq Banks

Daniel — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:15:53 +0000

This is the story about three young men from the same ghetto, but they all have different goals and dreams.

Through the game they slowly climb the ladder of success, but the closer they get to the top, the more obstacles they have to overcome.

The life, fast cars, pretty women and expensive jewelry; tax-free money is what they call it, although that is not true. There are taxes to be paid; murder and life-long jail terms.

Are these young men ready to pay up? Find out for yourself.

Watch these young men change from boys to men right before your eyes. I’m sure you’ll enjoy. The story is written with such great detail you will feel like you are actually at the scene of the crime.

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