December of 2006 changed Ka' Mya's life forever. It was a script she knew all too well- one that unfolded behind closed doors, leaving scars that ran deeper than the surface wounds.
In the gripping urban thriller, "Fighting Fire with Flame", Ka'Mya and Yari Holmes find themselves thrust into a world of shadows, secrets, and untold family history when tragedy strikes their Harlem home. As they grapple with their mother's devastating fate, the sisters embark on a journey into the unknown, seeking refuge in the enigmatic arms of their estranged maternal grandmother.
"Fighting Fire with Flame" is a riveting tale of resilience, survival, and the pursuit of truth in the face of a fractured family history. Through the twists and turns of an urban landscape and the opulence of a sprawling mansion, Ka'Mya and Yari discover that echoes of the past can be both haunting and redemptive, paving the way for a future shaped by strength, self-discovery, and the enduring bond between sisters.
🚨 Content Warning: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Molestation, Drug Use, Depression, Suicide Ideation 🚨
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A serial killer stalks Barbados and Detective John Riley returns to the island to stop them before they turn their attention to the people closest to him.
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A serial killer stalks the tropical paradise of Barbados, leaving victims naked in canefields and the island police force is ill-equipped to handle the case. Enter Seattle homicide detective and Barbados native: Detective John Riley. John hasn't been back to Barbados in decades, and he has his own demons to face. But as he combats the heat, the media, and the very police force he's working to help, he desperately hopes he can stop the violence before the killer turns their attention to the people closest to him.
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