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Detroit Life After 15 Years – Volume 9 plunges readers deep into the unforgiving streets of Detroit, where loyalty, survival, and betrayal collide. Nice’s suspicions about Nikki and Keith uncover secrets that threaten to ignite chaos, while Pam struggles to keep her younger brothers from spiraling further into a life of crime. Meanwhile, the streets remain unforgiving as Hurk and his crew scramble to track down a young adversary whose cunning and vengeance could upend their criminal empire. From high-stakes heists to tense family confrontations, this installment explores the fine line ...

At just 34 years old, Ibrahim Traoré became the youngest head of state in the world — a soldier turned revolutionary leader who has captured global attention. In the heart of West Africa, Burkina Faso has faced decades of political instability, poverty, and insecurity. When Traoré rose to power in 2022, he promised not just to change, but to transform. This book tells the remarkable true story of Ibrahim Traoré’s journey: from his humble beginnings in the small town of Kera, through his years as a student and soldier, to his rise as the president of a nation in crisis. It explores ...

In the deadly streets stretching from Arkansas to Detroit, loyalty is just another currency — and betrayal costs everything. When Nice, a once-feared hustler, escapes from federal witness protection, he’s not running from the law — he’s running from ghosts. The game changed when his own nephew, Tee, flipped to save himself, dragging the family’s empire into the hands of the feds. Now, everyone’s scattered, every alliance shattered — and every man for himself. Peanut, Nice’s ruthless right-hand, moves through the city like a silent storm, handling unfinished business with ...

The Bright Side of the Block is a heartwarming, vividly told story about community, self-discovery, and the quiet power of believing in yourself. Set against the backdrop of a lively city block buzzing with summer heat, laughter, and neighborhood life, the story follows Jaylen, a thoughtful boy struggling to see his own worth in a world that celebrates louder talents. When the neighborhood basketball hoop—the heart of their block—is suddenly broken, Jaylen and his friends set out to fix it. What begins as a small problem becomes a beautiful mission that unites their entire community. ...

From the playgrounds of Detroit to the bright lights of the NBA, Detroit Eastside Dreams follows Mike Harris and Gary Thompson, two childhood friends who rise above poverty, broken homes, and the violence of the streets to achieve greatness. Mike, the lightning-quick point guard and team captain, and Gary, the towering 6’10” center and unstoppable force, share a bond stronger than anything life throws at them. Together, they dominate high school and college basketball, earning scholarships to Michigan State, fending off jealousy, heartbreak, and the pressures of fame. Their journey ...

“Every sin has a price. Every secret has a cost.” Detroit’s streets never forget — and they never forgive. Nikki is a mother fighting demons she can’t put down. Her addiction has cost her everything, including the respect of her son Tee, who’s struggling to build a better life for his own child. But when tragedy strikes and old wounds are reopened, their broken family is pulled right back into the darkness they’ve been trying to escape. Meanwhile, Uncle Nice is on a mission that will shake the city to its core. A man bound by loyalty and blood, he’s out for payback — and ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years – Part 1 After serving 15 long years behind bars, Big T returns home to a Detroit that feels both familiar and foreign. The faces have changed, the streets are colder, and the rules of survival are different now. With the pain of losing his mother heavy on his heart, Big T leans on his cousin Nice—one of the few people he can still trust. But freedom doesn’t mean peace. The streets are still hungry, and temptation is everywhere. From liquor store run-ins to hustlers on every corner, Big T quickly learns that staying straight in a crooked world takes more ...

Book Description Legacy in Our Hands is a courageous and uncompromising look at how racism has evolved — and how Black America can rise above it with unity, purpose, and power. America celebrates freedom and equality, but for generations of Black people, those promises have often come wrapped in barriers. What once wore chains and Jim Crow signs now hides in policies, institutions, and polite words that still preserve inequality. This book unmasks the enemy without — the systems and structures that keep oppression alive — and the enemy within — the division, mistrust, and ...

After fifteen years behind bars, Big T steps back into a city that has changed beyond recognition. Detroit’s streets are colder, the hustle is harder, and loyalty is a rare commodity. With his mother gone and his cousin Nice as his only support, Big T must learn to navigate a new world full of old dangers. Haunted by his past and tempted by the fast life he left behind, Big T faces a choice: rebuild his life the right way or fall victim to the same streets that once took everything from him. But in a city where every decision can be deadly, doing the right thing might be the hardest ...

The streets don’t forgive — and neither do the people who built their names on them. Peanut hides in the shadows of the same home he grew up in, surrounded by weapons and ghosts of a violent past. He knows the end is coming — the only question is how. Across town, Terrance “Big Tee” is trying to walk away from the game for good. With his woman Ceecee and a baby on the way, he’s ready to trade fast money for a clean start. But when loyalty, greed, and unfinished business collide, one promise could cost him everything. Duane, his former connect, isn’t ready to let him go — not...

The streets of Detroit show no mercy—and for some, the lessons come with blood, pride, and betrayal. Fresh out of prison and still trying to find his footing, Big Tee is learning fast that freedom comes with its own kind of danger. With his cousin Nice by his side, he’s navigating a city that’s changed as much as he has—where loyalty is rare, tempers run hot, and survival depends on who you can trust. But when their friend Ray finds himself in a violent clash with a neighborhood hothead named Lazy, the line between comedy and chaos blurs. What starts as street drama turns into a ...

In the shadows of Detroit’s broken streets, loyalty and survival collide. Nice, Keith, Peanut, and Johnny aren’t just hustlers—they’re architects of an empire built on risk, betrayal, and raw ambition. From backroom poker games to dirt road drop-offs, every move is dangerous and every friend could turn into an enemy. But the game isn’t just about money. It’s about power, temptation, and the cost of silence. When family ties mix with criminal dreams, secrets explode—and the streets start watching. From strip clubs to trailer parks, from high-stakes hustles to life-or-death ...

On the streets of Detroit’s East Side, fifteen-year-old Jaden Carter believes he’s unstoppable. Growing up on Fleming Street, he idolizes the flashy, reckless lives of toxic rappers, chasing admiration from peers and proving his toughness to the neighborhood. But rebellion comes with a price. From skipping school and experimenting with cigarettes, alcohol, and weed to hiding a gun in his room, Jaden spirals further into danger. His mother, a devoted barber; his father, a retired Army veteran; his sister, a nurse; and his brother, a real estate investor, all warn him—but he refuses to ...

In the gritty streets of Detroit, love isn’t simple—it’s a battlefield. Shailene, a young woman far from home, finds herself pulled into a world of danger, desire, and survival. With every choice, she teeters between trust and betrayal, freedom and fear, innocence and the darker side of human nature. When she crosses paths with Reggie, a man with power, charm, and secrets of his own, her life takes a turn she never anticipated. As he smooth-talks his way into her world, Shailene must navigate a maze of temptation and control, questioning who she can trust—and how far she’s willing...

"Paperback Volumes contain the full story." ("Detroit Hood Story") In this inaugural season of the series, you'll delve into Urban Fiction at its finest. Each character is a protagonist in their own right. Big Tee returns home after serving a 15-year sentence in an Arkansas State Prison. His nephew, Nice, is known for his savvy street smarts and is a character you're bound to adore. Nikki, equally streetwise, tragically becomes the reason for Big Tee's demise. Due to the fans' adoration of Big Tee, I introduced his son into the narrative. Spanning 32 books, this series is a guaranteed page-...

My City Is Under Siege is a searing look at the unraveling of American cities — where sirens are constant, fear is routine, and denial has become policy. What was once the hum of everyday life has turned into the echo of crisis. Corner stores close early. Parents keep their children inside. Elderly residents lock their doors in broad daylight. And while citizens live in fear, their leaders stand before cameras insisting everything is under control. Through gripping, ground-level storytelling, My City Is Under Siege reveals the human cost of rising crime and political complacency. From the...

In the gritty underbelly of Washington, Arkansas, Nice and Tee are two cousins caught in the dangerous world of drug trafficking. What begins as a quest for quick cash quickly spirals into a web of deception, loyalty, and violent retribution. After a risky deal with a powerful cartel, they find themselves flipping kilos of pure cocaine, navigating a treacherous landscape where trust is a luxury and betrayal lurks around every corner. As they juggle street deals, dangerous customers, and the ever-looming threat of rival gangs, they must decide how far they are willing to go for power and ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years — Book 39 Survival is a plan, not a promise. Peanut, Nikkie, and Baby Tee are on the move again — but this time, it’s more than running. Pedro may have fled the country, but his reach is long, and every shadow could hide danger. The streets of Detroit become both refuge and battlefield as they navigate safe houses, burner phones, and secret routes to protect the boy who represents the family’s last chance. Every decision is a risk: trust the right people, avoid the wrong eyes, and stay off the radar of federal investigators while staying one step ahead of...

Los Santos is more than a video game city. It’s a trap. What begins as a dream of fast cars, high-rise penthouses, and the thrill of online freedom quickly unravels into a nightmare of hackers, predators, and chaos. Grand Theft Auto V isn’t just entertainment — for millions of players, it’s an unpoliced world where children as young as seven are exposed to violence, racial slurs, sexual harassment, and predators hiding behind avatars. For ten months, I lived inside that world. I built an empire — cars, planes, businesses, and wealth — only to watch it all destroyed by modders ...

Detroit Life After 15 Years After fifteen years behind bars, Big Tee finally found peace in the quiet woods of Arkansas—until tragedy struck. When his cousin Nice arrives drunk and desperate to help, he discovers a horrifying scene that changes everything. Burdened with guilt and the weight of family loss, Nice vows to honor his cousin’s memory by protecting what remains—Nikki and her newborn son, Little Tee. As time passes, the streets keep calling, testing Nice’s promise to change his life. But when Little Tee begins to grow up, questions about his father’s death and the choices...