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The Cartel

By: Ashley & Jaquavis
Narrated by: Cary Hite
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The port of Miami brings in millions of dollars worth of cocaine every year, and the Cartel controls 80 percent of it. The Diamond family is a force to be reckoned with, but all hell breaks loose when they lose their leader. The most ruthless gangster Miami has ever seen, Carter Diamond, leaves behind a wife, twin sons, a daughter, and a secret - his illegitimate son, Carter Jones. When young Carter learns of his father’s death, he comes to town and is introduced to the legacy of the Cartel.

Miamor is a woman who uses her beauty to enhance her skill as a contract killer. She is the leader of the Murder Mamas. When her crew is hired to take down the Cartel, they slip up, and Miamor loses her sister in the process. She is determined to get revenge. Unknowingly, she meets the son of Carter Diamond - and he immediately catches her heart. She is sleeping with the enemy, and when she finds out, she is torn between love and revenge.

Young Carter and Miamor lead two different lifestyles. They are on opposing teams, and when their worlds collide, the truth will be unveiled in an unpredictable ending.

About the authors: Ashley & JaQuavis are the New York Times best-selling duo responsible for the popular Cartel series. They live in Flint, Michigan, where they are working on future projects.

©2009 Ashley & JaQuavis (P)2012 Blackstone Publishing, and Urban Audiobooks

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“Their work has been regarded as some of the premiere titles that have led the way for this growing phenomenon of gritty tales.” ( Urban Book Source)

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AWESOME AGAIN

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Man, I would listen a thousand times. Great story and keeps me on edge. I listen on my way to work everyday and I can't wait to get into the car. Cary I like your performance but the female voices...ummm not so much. Maimor sounds like a man...hint hint. You all may want to consider a female for the female voices. But great story.

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Great story

This story left me wondering , I️ will certainly read the other books . It’s a must !

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loved every minute of it!!!

kept me engaged the whole time!!! I can't put this down....going to look for book 2now!!!

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Looks like I’ll be getting the Series

Always enjoy their books, and since I already listened to the book they made a movie out of, I’ll be looking for that movie now

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I enjoyed this book!!

Ashley and Jaquavis know how to keep me interested!! I’m on to part 2 #addictedreader

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Great listen from start to finish

Great listen from start to finish. Story kept me intrigued and on edge. Character development was on point. Narrator did an awesome job, he is very talented. I just hate the way he sounded doing the characters screams lol. It made me laugh at some of the serious scenes. I wish I would have listened to this book a long time ago.

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life of a drug lord in he streets of Miami florida

my favorite book of the summer loved it. one of the best books ever

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How it all started

Diamonds are forever !!! Carter Jr inherited a bunch of problems that he didn’t deserve. Family is everything though which is why I love this series. Make sure y’all start from the beginning unlike me lol because this series is amazing

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Cary's shrills and change in voice is soooooo annoying! His shrieks are likened to nails on a chalkboard. I hate that he's the narrator on the upcoming books in the series. Please have this man tone it down if you plan to use him again.

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Nadia

The Story was so good had me on my edge of every page.
can't wait to read more

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