The Book of Numbers by Robert Deane Pharr

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In the hardboiled tradition of Chester Himes and Walter Mosley, Robert Deane Pharr’s novel tells the tale of two black men, Dave and Blueboy, traveling waiters who establish themselves as numbers runners in a fictionalized Richmond of the 1930s. Published to great acclaim in 1969, The Book of … [Read more...]

Natural Born Hustler by Nikki Turner

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The reigning Queen of Hip-Hop Lit, Nikki Turner returns with a fresh and fierce tale sure to satisfy longtime fans and create new ones. Desember Day is beautiful, confident, and smart. She has more game in the streets than a basketball player does on the court, and her boyfriend, Fame, loves … [Read more...]

GORILLA BLACK by Seven

Bilal Cunningham has grown up in Richmond, Virginia's meanest projects. His mother offers him little love but takes whatever cash Bilal can make to feed her alcohol-fueled life and the men she shares her bed with. Instead of drugs and drink, Bilal devours Shakespeare, Langston Hughes, and the works … [Read more...]

THE GLAMOROUS LIFE by Nikki Turner

The lure of Richmond, Virginia’s streets is too strong for Bambi, a good girl from the right side of the tracks who fell in love with Reggie, a young hustler. Her thug love not only corrupted her but blinded her with bling and cash that come with living the glamorous life of a gangsta’s girl – … [Read more...]

A HUSTLER’S WIFE by Nikki Turner

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Sweet innocent Yarni, from a well-to-do family, meets Richmond's notorious drug kingpin, Des. Immediately they develop an astronomical love, which separates her from her family and friends. But when Des, is sentenced to life in prison, she will learn, being a hustler's wife isn't easy, with hr sole … [Read more...]

Death Before Dishonor by 50 Cent and Nikki Turner

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Trill Johnson has five years of jail time under his belt, two women trying to get inside his pants, and one mission in his heart of hearts: Get the suckers who sold him out. And get 'em good. Sunni James will do anything for Trill. Lie, cheat, steal. even risk losing her successful beauty salon … [Read more...]