thehoodnovelist
The streets promise money, respect, loyalty, and power. They never advertise the funerals, prison sentences, broken families, and wasted potential that come with them.
When sixteen-year-old Malik Carter becomes captivated by the fast life surrounding him, he believes he's finally found a shortcut to success. But as friends disappear, bodies drop, and dreams turn into nightmares, Malik discovers a truth most people learn too late: the streets never give anything for free.
Every reward comes with a price.
And eventually, the streets always collect.