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Many incidents that caused the savage clan, La Familia's, blood to spill remains unavenged and the repercussions are about to reach a scalding boiling point. GHOST remains an elusive nightmare and a dangerous threat to all. But will he be weakened by the age-old downfall. A woman? Or will it be his explosive temper and criminal arrogance that brings this gangsta down? Surrounded by treachery and murder, Ghost is determined to outlive karma and his many foes, who have his name engraved on a tombstone. And there's a new, powerful boss in town to make sure Ghost's takes his last breath. But it's never easy to lay down a TRUE SAVAGE. The streets of ATL is about to become testimony to that!

GHOST has proven over and over again that in the streets he is a TRUE SAVAGE, who fears nothing and no one. But his gun isn't the only one that claps loud and often. As the bloodbath continues, secrets slowly begin to unravel and threaten to bring Ghost down to his knees or have him fitted for a casket at an early age. His trigger happy finger has him hotter than lava, but his keen business mind and street savvy keeps him one step ahead of the pitfalls that come with the game. Even with death around the corner, the family thrives as their connections stretch from Atlanta to California. Meanwhile, karma is breathing down TWAN's neck like a rabid dog, bringing along with it enemies that are closer to him and Ghost than they could ever imagine. Will Twan reap what he has sown? Or will he escape street justice? Will Ghost be clever enough to survive the horrific death his enemies have planned for him? Or will it be his own bloodline that pushes him into a slow grave as deep secrets threaten to crush everyone in its path.

On the streets of Atlanta, GHOST looms large over the game, and he reigns over his team with an iron fist. Fear may insure compliance but it also breeds betrayal. And sometimes love leads to pain. Will a TRUE SAVAGE be able to stand strong in the face of the many deadly events that threaten to tear down his empire? Or will he wilt in the presence of killaz whose gangsta is just as lethal as his? And should he survive, there's always a woman's treachery waiting to take his head off.

After assuming a lucrative diamond trade, ANTONIO becomes locked in a fierce battle for supremacy and survival with a deadly Russian mafioso, YURI, and his even deadlier identical twin female assassins. The war that ensued on the streets of New York is unlike anything it has ever seen, and the casualties are many. When Tony's queen, SUGAR, and her brother are kidnapped after a gun battle with LAVROV, the streets threaten to overflow with vengeance and dead bodies. Looking to settle old scores and end their fatal rivalry once and for all, both sides are determined to come out on top. However, there is another storm brewing, a storm that the Stallworth Crime family may not be ready for. But in Tony and GENIE's deck of cards is an ace and her name is Sugar. So get ready to take a ride perhaps your last and brace yourself for another round of GANGSTA SHYT.

After handing over all power to GENIE to make good on his promise to SUGAR that he'd leave the cocaine business alone, while on a trip to Africa, TONY is given an offer he cannot refuse. One that allows him to take the reins of a lucrative diamond trade by Nigerian and international gangster, IKE QUARTIER. Standing in Tony's way and trying to muscle in on his new cash crop is a ruthless Russian Mafia boss named YURI "The Reaper" LAVROV who is also Quartier's old nemesis. Lavrov, along with two beautiful, identical twin, black female assassins, present the type of challenge that Tony, Sugar and Genie never faced before. With NO MORE RULES, no more boundaries and no more lines drawn, the streets of Brooklyn and Florida are in store for more GANGSTA SHYT.

ANTONIO "TONY" STALLWORTH is a killer by nature and a gangster by breed. Brooklyn, New York has never seen a hustler with his ambition before, but the city is about to be introduced to some downright GANGSTA SHYT. Opposing Tony's street dreams are an old school black syndicate in Brooklyn's black underworld who Stallworth tried to work with but they refused his overtures. They viewed his emergence on the scene as a growing threat to their rackets. When they rebuke Tony's offer with an assassination attempt, a deadly war ensues in the streets of the BK. Both sides are vicious and cunning, and unrepentant in their brutality and thirst to reign supreme. Though the odds seem stacked against him, Tony has a powerful team of real niggas, one in particular, the head of his muscle, a young brash killer out of Yonkers named MACKY BOY aka Babyface Assassin whose creed is death before dishonor. When an internal struggle for power ensues and treachery and envy rears its ugly head within the ranks, Tony has another secret weapon on his team. The beautiful, sexy and deadly SUGAR, whose love for him is indestructible. Sugar goes all out to protect her man and his interests, even if it means RIDE, KILL OR DIE TRYING.

The Feds thought they had their man, but DAMAR KING isn't your ordinary drug dealer. As the agency's dragnet closed in on his empire, Damar escaped by outwitting them all, but his troubles are far from over. JAMERICA, the love of his life, is still missing, leaving a canyon-sized hole in THE KING CARTEL's boss' heart, that SUNJA has vowed to fill. But, when Damar receives an unexpected call from Jamerica, will he discard his new love and forsake his safety to come to her rescue? Or will Sunja remain all that he needs? No matter which woman he decides to stake his future on, Damar is determined to kill all of his enemies and walk away from the game a living legend, even though others are just as determined to send him away in a pine box or in handcuffs. Who will prevail in this deadly game of love, war and revenge?

Grieving and on the way to his mother's funeral, DAMAR KING receives a disturbing phone call that threatens his family's drug empire. When Damar refuses to bow to the caller's extortion attempts, he gets touched where it hurts the most-not in the pocket but in the heart. JAMERICA, the love of his life, is kidnapped and held at an undisclosed location. Will the threat of his woman being killed be enough to make Damar bow down? Or will his enemy's ill-advised moves unleash the beast within Damar that he is well known for? One thing is for certain, the streets of Miami will feel the wrath of THE KING CARTEL. No stone will go uncovered and no lives will be spared until Damar has his Jamerica safely back at home.

When the head of the notorious King Cartel is gunned down, he leaves behind a rich drug empire that's in utter turmoil. DAMAR KING, the heir to the throne, is a young, brash leader who is intent on solving the riddle of his brother's murder and taking the organization to new heights. And whoever opposes him will be eliminated with no regard as he searches for the enemy from within his own crew. When the hidden opposition becomes strong, Damar becomes stronger, and the gunplay becomes fierce. However, the treachery that surrounds him is just as lethal as Damar's gun. To avoid the snakes that slither in his garden, Damar learns he must use brain over brawn as loyalties are forged and broken to remain on top. Will Damar learn that lesson in time? Or will his enemies bring him down to his knees? Will the burgeoning love that sprouts amiss all of the bloodshed become Damar's strength or his ultimate weakness? The only thing that's certain is that nothing is sacred in Love and War, and that Damar will go to any means to protect THE KING CARTEL.

Several grave obstacles stand in his way, but PIMP is determined to hit the jackpot and succeed on this final mission of prosperity and hood riches. Vowing to let nothing and no one stop him, he has his game in tact and his guns cocked and locked, and he's killing anyone who opposes him--man, woman or child. In the shadows, stalking Pimp's every move, are two forces with God-like power and omnipresence. Will the master street king be able to out-maneuver the Feds and the murderous OG'S that clamor to bring him down to his knees? Did ICEY make a mistake by giving up everything to embrace love? Or will she find happiness with SAVAROUS and their newborn son? In the midst of bloodshed and despair THE HEART OF A GANGSTA will reign supreme, but at the cost of a lot.

With innocent, baby-faced looks but the swag of an OG, SAVAROUS JONES aka PIMP is an opportunist that can charm and swindle the unsuspecting heart of any woman that can financially profit his hidden agenda because using the ladies for his come-up is a major part of his get-down. Pimp is on a focused mission to free his father, MR. JONES, who is serving a life sentence, from federal prison, by way of stealing, killing and robbing his way to millions. He is prepared to destroy anyone and anything that threatens his chances at pulling off the impossible. That's until he crosses paths with an irresistibly, beautiful art teacher named ICEY WILLIAMS, whose womanly prowess weakens his resolve long enough for her best-friend, BRAD, a blood-thirsty federal agent to swoop in on his target and permanently sit him in a cell next to his fathers'. Will Icey soften and change THE HEART OF A GANGSTA and get her very determined FBI friend to fall back or will he serve her the same deadly fate he plans to dish to each of his enemies?

The streets thought KASH was gone forever when he was convicted and sentenced to life in prison. But what no one knew was his brother from a different mother, GANGSTA, would sacrifice his own life to set his partner free. Now the notorious Kash has returned to right all wrongs and to deliver quick street justice to those who violated the codes of the game. Some will be dealt a gruesome murder while others like ERICA, his detective girlfriend, and EBONY, his son's mother, will do everything in their power to atone for their betrayal. But will there be room for forgiveness in a thug's heart? While settling old scores, Kash is also left with the task of taking his team to new heights. Backed by the new, powerful drug connection that Gangsta left him, Kash seems to be headed straight to the top. But in the insidious game of drug dealing, a man's downfall lurks behind every closed door and every wide smile. Unfettered by the possibility of death, destruction or demise, Kash's sole mission is to conquer the drug game and prove to Gangsta that Loyalty Has No Limits. Everybody and everything will be tested when THE STREETS BLEED MURDER like never before.

What good is it for a man to gain the world but lose his soul? That is the question GANGSTA must answer when he finds himself on the other end of a bloodbath. All Gangsta wants is what he considers to be his rightful place at the top of the drug game. In his quest to get there, THE STREETS BLEED MURDER as he smashes everything and everyone in his path. But karma is a cold bitch who spares no one. When Gangsta proves to be hard for his enemies to touch, they snatch up his family and serve vicious death to his friends. And the hunter becomes the hunted. With death lurking around every corner, will NENE remain loyal to Gangsta or will her love for him wilt under the intense heat of his adversaries' bullets?

To rise to the top of the drug game no one man can do it alone. With this in mind, three diehard friends, GANGSTA, KASH and DANK band together to take over the streets. There is strength in numbers and the savvy but vicious trio are primed to put the game on lock. Until one man's mistake, one lustful moment and one disloyal act threatens to bring them down. Under the pressure applied by cops, will friends turn into foes or will their true love for one another rise to the top? Meanwhile, a different type of love lies in the balance. Sisters, NENE and ERICA are as different as night and day. The one thing they do have in common is their love for a certified thug. And in Kash, Dank, and Gangsta they find thuggism and much, much more. Will the two beautiful sisters be able to survive the cold realities that come with loving a gangsta? Or will they get caught in the middle of the gunfire when the treachery between the men turn ugly and THE STREETS BLEED MURDER.

With GRIP back in his native land of Cuba and SONNY behind bars potentially facing the death penalty, RAHMELLO is anointed as the new boss of The Moreno Family. But when strict orders demand he lay dormant until the outcome of Sonny's trial, Rahmello becomes furious.No longer willing to stand by as the obedient younger brother, his lust for power accelerates into unpredictable actions. In a brash attempt to establish himself as his own boss, he forms an alliance with Sonny's arch nemesis-THE MEDELLIN CARTEL. With the Columbians backing him and a team of killers ready to annihilate anyone in his way, Rahmello will stop at nothing to reclaim the streets of Philly. Even if it means he has to go to war with his own family.The YBM, headed by THE REAPER, is on a full blown collision course with The Moreno Family. Unfortunately, Rahmello doesn't see it-he's too blinded by his own deceit. Will his thirst for power leave him vulnerable to the YBM's advance? Or will he reign supreme, totally independent of his family's bloodline?

When CHOPPA's jealousy boils over, JULZ finds herself in the middle of the cold, dark woods, staring down at a grave he has dug for her. With a loaded gun in his hand, he threatens to kill her, himself or them both. If Julz is able to escape this frightening nightmare, will she realize that continuing to love her psychotic boyfriend might cost her, her life? It's been said that love conquers all but the deep rooted problems that haunted Choppa made it much too dangerous for Julz to hold on to that hope. In the past, her heart beat strongly for him and her body craved his touch entirely too much that a RESTRAINING ORDER hadn't been able to keep them apart. So, what will happen? Will they finally find the happiness they seek with each other? Or will their story turn out to be A TRAGIC LOVE?

Hailed as one of the best authors of street lit, Ca$h is back with this gritty, vicious and compelling tale of a young beautiful career woman who is deeply in love with a thug…….and she can't let go. Shorty Got a Thug is a stunning portrayal of Niesha's undying love for Brazen, and Brazen's unrelenting love for the streets. It is a novel that lays to bare the shocking truths about the drug game. Shorty Got a Thug unveils the greed, betrayal, violence, and even the heartbreaking love. It is a close to true account of a thug's obsession with the life, and how his obsession puts everyone that loves him at risk. As Brazen stacks bodies along his climb to the top, will his quest eventually push Niesha away? Or will Niesha get caught in the crossfire when Brazen's fiercest adversary strikes back, taking grimey to a whole new level? What price will Niesha pay for loving a thug? Cash masterfully spins a story that can only be told by someone who has intimate knowledge of what he writes about. The characters are unforgettable, and the dialogue is jaw dropping. This book will hold you from the first page to the last, and it will stay with you long after its conclusion.

From her deathbed, where HIV is choking away her last breaths, Black Girl, an infamous ex-prostitute of Atlanta's Auburn Avenue ho stroll, exacts two promises from her three young teenaged sons, Khalil, B-Man, and Quantavious. She does not try to fool herself that the boys will be anything but hustlers. Hustlin' is in their blood from both ends -- hers and their father Raphael's, who was Black Girl's pimp before drugs knocked them both on their asses and destroyed Raphael's stable of top-notch ho's. In Khalil, Black Girl sees the making of a boss mack, much like his pops. In B-Man, her youngest son, she sees a fierce jackboy and a heartless killa. In her baby boy, Quantavious, Black Girl prophesizes a major drug kingpin. Together, she knows her sons can rule the streets from all angles. But to do so, they must never let money, women, jealousy or greed come between them. They must remain BONDED BY BLOOD, which she makes them promise at her deathbed. Black Girl also makes her boys promise to forgive Raphael, and not hold her demise against him. But some promises are hard to keep, especially when bitterness runs deep. When fast money, irresistible women, unspoken grudges and unforgivable violations are tossed into the mix, will a deathbed promise to their mother be enough to stop the bloodshed once it begins? Which brother will remain standing in the end?

After getting rid of the monster that was his father, and slaying his brother JUICE, TAURUS thought he had rid his life of evil. His plan was to forget that he was RAISED AS A GOON; he wanted to shed that part of himself and live a trouble-free life.Just when things begin to look bright, an old enemy emerges and this one is ten times more powerful than anyone he's faced before. With death lurking around every corner will Taurus be able to continue to protect the women in his life? Or will they get caught in a cesspool and suffer the grisly fate meant for him?Meanwhile, BLAZE becomes pregnant with Taurus' child. When she decides it's time to walk away from the game for the sake of their unborn, she's met with strong opposition in the form of PRINCESS, who refuses to let her have her happiness.With two women vying for his love, and the Boss of the underworld gunning for his head, Taurus can't afford a single misstep. Is he up to the challenge? Or will he finally meet his demise?

This time, the odds are stacked against TAURUS like never before as he goes up against his father and his brother in a mind-twisting battle that will numb your soul. As soon as K.O. and JUICE are released from prison, they track down Taurus and snatch out his heart by touching those he love most. Time and time again, Taurus has proven that he's built to withstand the pressure, but will he be able to defeat the goon that raised him? Or will the young die-hard finally wilt from the heat of semi-automatic bullets? Only a true thinker with an assassin's heart can avoid what's aimed at Taurus, but he just might be the one to do it. By his side is PRINCESS, his baby mother, whose thirst for revenge will motivate them to go all out against their enemies. It's been said that God protects those who are good, but when the devil is the man who gave you life, nothing, absolutely nothing is sacred. When you're RAISED AS A GOON, you either kill or be killed.

TAURUS thought he had witnessed every kind of cold blooded treachery imaginable until he walked in on his brother and his woman having sex on his living room floor. The emotions that raged inside of him were volcanic, and he wanted to kill. Family over everything was supposed to be the code, but what happens when it's put to a serious test? Reeling from the double betrayal, Taurus does what a real man must do. But those who betrayed him aren't standing on solid principles and his own flesh and blood forces Taurus to make a deadly choice that brings death and destruction into the family's circle. Complete hell breaks out, and all vows of love are forgotten, but Taurus is intent on holding his family together. In the midst of immeasurable turmoil, Taurus is forced to master the underworld so his family can bounce back and become the dynasty his father envisioned. Little does he know. his older brother, JUICE, is doing all that he can from behind bars to have him killed. Step into a world where money is thicker than loyalty, and anything goes. RAISED AS A GOON 2 will cause you nightmares!

From birth they were taught by their father to have cold hearts and no compassion. Often they were pitted against one another in an effort to determine which brother was strongest and more fit to take over the family's Underworld business when their pops stepped down. TAURUS, like his brother, JUICE, was RAISED AS A GOON. When the young killa stepped off of the proverbial porch, the streets weren't ready for the beast he was bred to be. Things quickly get hectic when the many enemies their family has accrued comes for blood the minute their father is out of the picture. But Taurus refuses to fold. With his entire family's life on the line, and the clock running out, the young goon must win the ultimate game of survival or lose his life by the hands of one from his own bloodline. In this first installment of an unforgettable street tale, MONEY OVER EVERYTHING, including loyalty, will ring hard in your ear and leave your mouth hanging wide open.

On the run from the law, Mayhem seeks refuge in a new city. But what he soon discovers is that New Orleans' niggas are even grimier than the dudes he left dead in Atlanta. Lines are crossed; friends turn into bitter rivals and the only certainty in Mayhem's life is death and bloodshed until he stumbles upon Keedy, a diamond in the hood. When they meet, it's true love at first sight-hood style. But the price they must pay to be together could be death. Mayhem fears nothing. Keedy has nothing to lose. All they have is each other as death closes in on them, threatening to obliterate their epic love. Will they succumb to the laws or their enemies? Or will true love and their always handy guns be their shield?

SHEMAR is born and BRED BY THE SLUMS of Cloverland, in Houston Texas. From the start, he did whatever it took to break into the game, overcoming deadly challenges while surviving attacks from many enemies gained on his ascent to the top.After receiving the key to the streets from TAURUS, a powerful drug lord, Taurus becomes the target of vicious, young savages who are hell bent on dethroning the new street king.Not only must Shemar fight off the clique of murderous young boys, he must eliminate a gang of crazy Haitians who want his power and hood prestige.While embattled by a drug war, Shemar must also navigate the troublesome fight for his heart that is waged by SIMONE and PURITY. Then, there is a new, unexpected development that emerges!The road to riches has never been paved with so much deadly suspense, intrigue and deception. Will Shemar persevere? Or will his distractions ultimately cost him everything, including his life?

PIMP has made his final move in Miami and now his plan is to ride off into the sunset of ATL and enjoy the fruits of his hustle. But what's planned isn't always how things turn out, especially when the past refuses to remain quietly tucked away. ICEY, his ridah, has given up everything to follow the gangsta she loves into new territory, having no idea what awaits them. Will she regret following her heart when unprecedented trouble swarms upon them in a deadly wave? In Atlanta, the crime cartel Pimp is associated with has a smooth running organization until his troubles land at their front door. Will Pimp be forced to answer to the big homies GANGSTA, KASH and LOCO, three savages who take no prisoners? Or will he me punished with no regard? In this final heart-stopping finale, THE HEART OF A GANGSTA will be tested like never before.

MACAL is a mouthwatering, successful and wealthy man. On the surface, he is a woman's dream come true. But when it comes to love and commitments, he is nothing more than a lying dog. When Macal's many infidelities are exposed, will his wife remain by his side, or will she make him pay the ultimate price for his sins against her heart? On the other side of the city, far away from Macal's whorishness, is the beautiful and successful THUY. With two flourishing businesses, she seems to have it together, but nothing is quite ever as it seems. After some ugly truths come out, Thuy's own relationship unravels and fate leads her to Macal. Could this turn out to be Heaven? Or will Thuy find herself in a living Hell, with a man who seems to be ADDICTED TO THE DRAMA?

CHOPPA is the man A young rich thuggish hustler who has the city on lock All he needs is the right woman to come home to But life has taught him that women are a pleasure They are not to be loved and they definitely can t be trusted until he meets her JULZ has already been hurt and damn near broken by a man Falling in love again is not on her list of things to do She s just trying to repair her life in a different city and care for her son Damn a man until she meets him Immediately she is attracted to Choppa s rugged sex appeal and his cocky manner Not only does he make her wet he treats her like a queen But everything that glitters ain t gold In the middle of a passion that is as hot and as dangerous as an inferno Julz discovers some things about Choppa that frightens her But will he let her walk away Or will he put her in the same chokehold he has on the drug game To get away it may take much more than a RESTRAINING ORDER

After his father was executed, LIL T vowed to seek revenge against every individual who played a part in Youngblood's downfall. Anybody whose testimony helped convict and send Youngblood to death row was sure to catch hell on earth.Following in his father's footsteps, Lil T dons the name "TROUBLE", and his name holds the true weight of its meaning.The time has arrived when Lil T is all grown up and filled with bitterness. He's dead-set on avenging his father's death. The ATL is about to feel his pain! By his side, like a trustworthy 9mm, is his beautiful but deadly ride or die chick, KAMORA, and his comrade, CRIMINAL, whose gangsta is just as official as Lil T's.Will love and loyalty prevail over the usual downfalls of greed, jealousy and betrayal as they set the ATL on fiyah?