Black Mob: The Game is Chess, not Checkers!

Black Mob: The Game is Chess, not Checkers!
Author: Robert Ricks
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2018-03-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1483470741

The Black Mob They have no desire to stack all of yours on top of all of theirs and claim it as their own. They don't want to rule the world or occupy whole countries. They have no nuclear warheads or stealth bombers with laser guided missiles. Their weapons were forged from pain and poverty. Which they inherited from pain and poverty. So they kill, maim, and destroy One person at a time On a local level, Whoever stands in their way. As they fearlessly hack out a piece of the great American Pie.

The Game Changer

The Game Changer
Author: Scott Hildreth
Publisher: Carina Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2017-02-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460396871

Terra I'm going to marry this man, and nothing will stop me. I didn't expect it to be Michael Tripp who left when we made our announcement. He knows this life, he knows what it means to be a part of mia familia. He didn't know he was marrying the boss's daughter. I kept it from him—I lied to him. He came back, thank God. My love forgave me and the wedding is on. I'll die before I allow any more secrets to come between us. Tripp I'm a man of my word. I love hard and tell it like it is. But the Mafia has me in their crosshairs and I'm in deep. Partnering with a crime boss is one thing. Working for a crime boss who is also your father-in-law...that's just f***ed. I stepped up to the challenge. Shaking things up and making changes that needed to happen to secure our power. And the profits speak for themselves. No one could have seen the end coming. No one could have stopped it, not even me. The playing field has changed. And nothing will ever be the same. This book is approximately 53,000 words

Teflon

Teflon
Author: Lincoln Lee
Publisher:
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780976600787

Cleofis Jackson a.k.a. ?Teflon the Untouchable? is a young hood-rich hustler that the FED's have not been able to make murder-charges stick. Teflon is ruthless and murder is his calling-card -- but it doesn't detour a steady stream of raw ghetto-girls all dying to become his ride-or-die chick. When Teflon forms his own crew, ?The Capone Gang?, and sets out to control the street, his crew's loyalty and honor gets tested. Everyone knows that if you fail Teflon's test, you?ll never see tomorrow's daylight. When Teflon makes the cardinal mistake of starting to use some of his own product ? he begins to become paranoid -- about everyone and everything! Adding gas to an already red-hot fire, a long-kept secret of Teflon's is found-out! Teflon is then threatened, which is the last thing that anyone should do! Feeling like his hand is forced, Teflon resorts to planning a set-up and murders. But his new drug-habit is scratching and denting the hell-out of his normally sound and roc

Criminal Code

Criminal Code
Author: Jorge Landrian
Publisher:
Total Pages: 420
Release: 2005-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780976600770

After serving five years in jail for drug-possession charges, Jorge Gomez vows to never go back to jail, but he finds life harder on the outside.

Louisana Slim the Family

Louisana Slim the Family
Author: Jason Luv
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 124
Release: 2023-07-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

From the depths of a poverty stricken city emerges Louisiana Slim. A diamond in the rough, this six-foot-five charismatic shrewd thinks brother has a plan to get real rich and real fast. Realizing he can't do it alone, he creates a family of unknown members who are tired of struggling at the bottom. Slim gets them to buy into his vision. All he demands are loyalty, ability to follow orders, and willingness to ride or die! Lurking in the background as the shadow boss, Louisiana Slim makes his debut to the forefront, and the legend begins. Working hard but playing harder, the life of Louisiana Slim will stimulate your mind and body. This thriller has everything you need. FMB (Fast Money Brothers) is the family, and it's either you're with them or against them. Choose wisely!

Mastermind

Mastermind
Author: Robert Ricks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2005-11-01
Genre: African Americans
ISBN: 9780977343805

Clarence Kittles a.k.a. ?Clear? is the mastermind behind his New York crime-crew, The Black Mob. But, he?s more than just street-smart. Clear knows exactly how to organize and keep his biz on the down-low, disguising his true identity through a legitimate business, a barbershop.Growing up in poverty, he vows never to go back to that life again. Anyone trying to hook-up with him better understand one thing -- Clear is a stickler for rules! Understanding that most hustlers get caught by not following them, he has no patience for rule-breakers and quickly turns into the most ruthless man when dealing-out punishment. On the flipside, most people in the community have come to know Clear as the ?Ghetto Robinhood?, an up-standing businessman who gives away free haircuts to kids of women on welfare and donates money to churches.Magic Jr. is a smart-youngster who basically grew-up without a father just like Clear. When they meet, Clear can?t help but think about how much Magic Jr. reminds him of his deceased brother, Brandon. He begins to treat Magic Jr. like a younger brother, even hooking him up with his sister (Dayja) while schooling him on the game.Dayja is Clear?s little hot-mama sister that he?s trying to wrestle free from the grips of the Child Protective Services system that he?d originally had her placed into because of her wild ho-like behavior. She?s also the main reason that he works so hard at the game, so that he can provide her with anything that she wants.Magic Sr., was a drug-addict during Magic Jr.?s early childhood. It wasn?t until Magic Jr.?s teen-years that he even knew the man that he was named after. Having endured the bad-side of the game, Magic Sr. cleans himself up and decides to now profit from the very same game that had him strung-out by becoming a dealer. When he chooses to set-up his operation on drug-turf that belongs to Clear, that action could lead to a deadly conflict.Big Mac is the co-founder of The Black Mob and Clear?s boy from way back. But, just because he was there at the beginning doesn?t mean that he?s immune from the rules that he helped to create ? Clear ain?t having it!Porsha is Clear?s ride-or-die chick that is like a mother to Dayja. She is no stranger to thugs and the drug-game. She says that she?s down for whatever and will do anything for Clear, but has never been tested.Candy is a booty-shakin? stripper turned conniving strip-club owner. Despite her name, there ain?t nothin? sweet about her, as her only goal is to take care of #1 ? herself! And she?s so grimey, that she?ll do it in anyway possible.As Clear becomes frustrated by some of his crew?s lack of discipline that can threaten his freedom, he begins to systematically reduce the size of The Black Mob, one-by-one. He knows that even though he?s got cops on his payroll -- that may not be enough to overcome careless mistakes.At times, Clear feels like he?s the only one who truly understands that ?The Game? is chess, not checkers!

Girl Secure Yourself

Girl Secure Yourself
Author: Tracey T Cooper
Publisher:
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2019-10-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9781087807782

Girl Secure Yourself Nadira Sy'Mone, the mogul and business woman the world has come to adore, began last season with turbulence. Lies and betrayal led her to an infamous court appearance that ultimately changed her life. She bet it all for love, but quickly found that her lover was betting against her. Luckily, all things worked in her favor, as her unknown DNA was on her side. Now, acquainted with the family she's never known, she buckles up a wild ride. Not only is this family rooted in faith, they also have heavy mob ties. Not everyone that shares her DNA is working in her favor however, there is a snake in the midst and he will stop at whatever to save himself. Painful past secrets are revealed and enemies resurface, leaving the mogul wondering what she's ever done to deserve all this. An old flame arrives on the scene to put everything back into perspective, but not without setting the city ablaze and conquering many obstacles. In this tale the Million Dollar Baby goes from playing checkers to chess, as she learns the Queen is the most powerful piece on the board. The King may have come to grant her a happily ever after, but this girl must first, secure herself.

The Explorers' Gate

The Explorers' Gate
Author: Chris Grabenstein
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1480459941

In New York City’s Central Park, remarkable things happen after the sun goes down Nikki Van Wyck knows everything about Central Park. She can tell you how many benches it has, how many acres it is—and exactly where to find an adventure after dark. When she teams up with a few new friends to track down a treasure in the park, her expert knowledge comes in handy. But the place she thought she knew is transformed before her eyes as the statues begin to come to life! It turns out that Central Park has secrets that can’t be found in any guidebook. Magical secrets. And what Nikki thought was just a scavenger hunt is actually much more. Now she’s about to embark on an incredible adventure that will uncover the hidden enchantments in the park she loves—and reveal surprising things about herself, as well.