Who wants that perfect love story anyway.....Despite growing up in the ghetto, the beautiful Shontay Baker has still managed to make the right decisions in life. With a fresh start in life and a promising new career, she's excited about her future. Her only mistake is that she fell in love with a madman.Bugsy 2 Gunz is a stone-cold killer. As grimey as he is ruthless, he will do anything for a dollar -including bringing the love of his life, Shontay, in on a caper. All seems well until the love until the cops show up at Shontay's door. What happens next, sets off a chain of events that threaten to destroy both of their lives, as Shontay learns, firsthand, what it's like to be on the other side of the law."Outlaw Chick is a fast paced thriller packed with sex, money and murder, told in the intricate details of an Al-Saadiq Banks banger. A harrowing journey of two people bound by love, determined to beat the odds, this sizzling page-turner will have you on the edge of your seat until the climatic end leaves you breathless.....

Outlaw Chick

Literature & Fiction

Banks, AL-Saadiq

United States

True 2 Life Productions

One of the most vicious gangsters to ever walk the streets of Newark is free to roam again after serving a 15 year prison sentence. Respected and feared by all, and loved by only a few, the Black Charles Manson was sentenced to death by lethal injection after his conviction for a trail of gruesome murders. The streets were finally able to breathe freely, believing that he would die in prison. His fate was sealed - until he met another Newark legend, the notorious kingpin, the Mayor. The Mayor controlled a great percentage of Newark's heroin trade for only five years as a free man, but as a Federal prisoner, he managed to control that trade for over a decade and a half. From behind bars, the Mayor spent over a quarter of a million dollars cash to secure Man- son's freedom. In return for the funding, Manson offered his lifesaver control of his army to use at his disposal. Once the Mayor was finally released, Manson submitted his army over to him as promised. With the Mayor's high quality heroin coupled with Manson's army behind him, they had the perfect recipe for success. Manson issued strict orders for his army to provide 24-hour protection over the Mayor. Somehow his orders were disregarded and the Mayor was assassinated. How or by whom, Manson has not a clue. For years he's sat in prison praying he could get back on the streets to get revenge. Now, his prayers have been answered.As a free man, Manson discovers the code of the streets have changed drastically, and the hit on the Mayor came from within Manson's own camp. A man on a mission; will he track the murderer down and have his revenge, or will he be devoured by the new era of gangsters and meet the same fate as the Mayor?

Block Party 5k1: Diplomatic Immunity (Block Party series)

One of the most vicious gangsters to ever walk the streets of Newark is free to roam again after serving a 15 year prison sentence. Respected and feared by all, and loved by only a few, the Black Charles Manson was sentenced to death by lethal injection after his conviction for a trail of gruesome murders. The streets were finally able to breathe freely, believing that he would die in prison. His fate was sealed - until he met another Newark legend, the notorious kingpin, the Mayor.The Mayor controlled a great percentage of Newark's heroin trade for only five years as a free man, but as a Federal prisoner, he managed to control that trade for over a decade and a half. From behind bars, the Mayor spent over a quarter of a million dollars cash to secure Manson's freedom. In return for the funding, Manson offered his lifesaver control of his army to use at his disposal. Once the Mayor was finally released, Manson submitted his army over to him as promised.With the Mayor's high quality heroin coupled with Manson's army behind him, they had the perfect recipe for success. Manson issued strict orders for his army to provide 24-hour protection over the Mayor. Somehow his orders were disregarded and the Mayor was assassinated. How or by whom, Manson has not a clue. For years he's sat in prison praying he could get back on the streets to get revenge. Now, his prayers have been answered.As a free man, Manson discovers the code of the streets have changed drastically, and the hit on the Mayor came from within Manson's own camp. A man on a mission; will he track the murderer down and have his revenge, or will he be devoured by the new era of gangsters and meet the same fate as the Mayor? VOLUME 2

Menace II Society is a gritty work of fiction that captures the allure of sex, money, murder and power. These bestselling authors have collaborated on a page-turner. Walk with Me Al-Saadiq Banks 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 co-defendants, 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. Snake Eyes 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! Cagney & Lacey Crystal Lacey Winslow Cagney & Lacey—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 his lady? Just like a modern day Bonnie and Clyde, these two embark on a killing spree in their quest to leave the past behind. The Deceitful Hunted Isadore Johnson Quawi Ubati’s desperation to hold on to his half 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. Keepin’ it Gangsta JM 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 ever truly loved him. But in true “Dicer” fashion he can only keep it gangsta!

Menace II Society

Winslow, Crystal Lacey

ANTHONY, MARK

Benjamin, J.M.

Johnson, Isadore

Melodrama Pub

Three young men from the same ghetto with similar upbringings 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 and fast women; 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 prepared to pay up?

No Exit (True 2 Life Street)

Cashmere has just been released from Federal Prison. After serving seven years, he has finally paid the Government the debt he owed them. Now he wants what the streets owe him.His plan is to pick up from where he left off. The only problem is, the new generation has taken over and they refuse to accept orders from the middle-aged veteran.It's seven years later, the little boys he left back home have turned into grown men. It's their turn and they're not going to sit on the sideline and watch him take over.Watch Cashmere do everything in his power to make it to the top, where he feels he truly belongs.Will he regain the crown or will he have to bow down?

Block Party 1 (Block Party series)

True 2 Life Publications

Suave and Sincere have a solid relationship and all all that comes with a luxurious lifestyle. They live the ultimate ghetto fabulous romance until one late night Suave, by force makes a decision that costs him his freedom. Their lives change right before their eyes. He's shipped off to prison, leaving him no choice but to leave his worldly possessions and his lavish lifestyle behind. What he's not prepared to leave behind, is the love of his life, Sincere. He continuously asks himself the most hated question known to man. Will she get weak, and search for companionship to fill the empty space in her lonely heart or will she rein SINCERELY YOURS?

Sincerely Yours (True 2 Life Street)

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 her 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 young woman that Miranda's father planted has turned into a weed,thanks to Sha-Rock. Halfway through their relationship, Sha-Rock is sentenced to a short prison bid. Years later, he steps back onto the scene, realizing that the game has changed. Yet he 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 to him?

Caught em Slippin

Teenagers, Ahmir and Ahmad Pierson are the offspring of Newark's infamous ghetto legend Donald "Cashmere" Pierson. Ghetto fame and admiration have been a part of their lives for as far back as they both can remember, thanks to Cashmere. Cashmere's addiction to the fast life and the love for his two sons have always conflicted but the love his sons have for him has always been unconditional. Nothing in the world means more to them than their father whom they've always held on a pedestal. Ahmir and Ahmad's lives change drastically after they both witness a horrifying act that they'll never forget. The old cliche' is true "for every action there is an opposite, but equal reaction." What becomes of two traumatized teens whose hearts are filled with vengeance? What does their future hold for them? Or do they even have a future?

Block Party 2: The Afterparty

Trilogy to the Best Selling Block Party Series.

Block Party 3: Brick City Massacre (Block Party series)

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Outlaw Chick

Block Party 5k1: Diplomatic Immunity (Block Party series)

Block Party 5k1: Diplomatic Immunity (Block Party series)

Menace II Society

No Exit (True 2 Life Street)

Block Party 1 (Block Party series)

Sincerely Yours (True 2 Life Street)

Caught em Slippin

Block Party 2: The Afterparty

Block Party 3: Brick City Massacre (Block Party series)