Give a Boy a Gun

Give a Boy a Gun
Author: Todd Strasser
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1534464611

“[H]aunting and harrowing.” —Booklist (starred review) “Vivid, distressing, and all too real.” —Kirkus Reviews In this 20th anniversary edition of Todd Strasser’s gut-wrenching and critically acclaimed Give a Boy a Gun, two boys bring guns to school in search of revenge against their classmates. For as long as they can remember, Brendan and Gary have been mercilessly teased and harassed by the jocks who rule Middletown High. But not anymore. Stealing a small arsenal of guns from a neighbor, they take their classmates hostage at a school dance. In the panic of this desperate situation, it soon becomes clear that only one thing matters to Brendan and Gary: revenge. This special 20th anniversary edition includes updated backmatter and statistics on school shootings—a topic that is now more relevant than ever.

Guns N' Boys

Guns N' Boys
Author: K. Merikan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2018-04-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781986908948

"I don't even know who I am anymore.""All you need to know is that you're mine." Seth would follow Domenico to the depths of hell. He promised to always be at Domenico's side. But hell becomes all too real when they infiltrate the world of Toro - a notoriously security-obsessed arms dealer, who has eyes and ears everywhere. Seth becomes unable to steal even a moment of intimacy with Domenico, and the tension grinds them down each day. Beyond the deceptive paradise of Toro's villa, violence is an everyday occurrence, and the swimming pool could just as well be filled with blood. To survive, Seth has to become the man Domenico needs him to be, but in the process, he might lose who he truly is. With Seth trained up, and Mark as backup, victory is so close Domenico can taste it. They just need to prove themselves to Toro as valuable assets. With each day though, Seth seems to be drifting away from Domenico, hidden behind a mask of cruelty and indifference. It is exactly what Domenico asked of him, so why is it so difficult to see Seth become his mirror image? POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, homophobia, human trafficking, undercover, family ties Genre: Dark, twisted romance / crime thriller Length: ~115,000 words WARNING: Adult content. If you are easily offended, this book is not for you.'Guns n' Boys' is a gritty story of violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.

Blood & Marriage

Blood & Marriage
Author: Merikan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2019-07-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781086022919

--- He was not Prince Charming. He was the dragon to consume me. --- As the daughter of a mafia boss, I knew that keeping my head down meant staying alive.So when my father arranged my marriage to a Sicilian mafioso, I smiled and nodded, hoping for a kind man. But then my future husband's cousin, Santo Villani, appears to pick me up for the wedding, and my life turns upside down, shattered by a kiss that shouldn't have happened.Arrogant, cocky, and yet irresistibly charming, he's exactly the kind of man I shouldn't be reaching out for. A dangerous mafioso who isn't afraid to taste forbidden fruit. I am torn between duty and passion, but my wedding is set in stone, so no matter which one of them wins, I will fall on their battlefield. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: mafia, organized crime, marriage, forbidden love, danger Genre: Dark, twisted romance / crime thriller Length: 61,000 words (STANDALONE novel, spin-off from the 'Guns n' Boys' series by K.A. Merikan) WARNING: Adult content. Contains violence, distressing scenes, abuse, offensive language, and morally ambiguous protagonists.

Guns N' Boys

Guns N' Boys
Author: K. A. Merikan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 378
Release: 2017-01-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781542733946

--- The ugliest truths blossom into the prettiest lies. --- A year into the relationship with Domenico, Seth still wants him as desperately as ever. Nothing is better than being intoxicated with lust for his deadly man and feeling his steady hands all over. No matter the misunderstandings, the fights... The crash. The burn. Crossing the Mexican border has been a goal for Seth and Domenico for a few months, but the trip couldn't have ended in more of a disaster. While Domenico is stuck at home, for Seth each passing day becomes more difficult. Desperate to keep his family afloat, he accepts a job offer from Los Sepultureros. The Gravediggers. When Domenico's need for control starts eroding their trust, Seth is sure their love can conquer all. But when Domenico rips open the wound left after the violence at the beginning of their relationship, it gushes blood all over their cozy lies and this time, there may be no way to seal it. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, trust issues, religion, love Genre: Dark, twisted romance / crime thriller Erotic content: Explicit scenes Length: ~110,000 words WARNING: Adult content. If you are easily offended, this book is not for you. 'Guns n' Boys' is a gritty story of extreme violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.

Gun, With Occasional Music

Gun, With Occasional Music
Author: Jonathan Lethem
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1995-01-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780312858780

Twenty-first-century private detective Conrad Metcalf has a dead doctor on his hands, a monkey on his back, and a kangaroo in his waiting room in a first novel with a sharp-edged, funny vision of the future.

Guns N' Boys

Guns N' Boys
Author: K. A. Merikan
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2018-11-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781730903755

This series needs to be read in order. "We are two halves of the same rotten apple." Deep in the Amazonian jungle, there is a mansion with a rose garden and a hen house where juicy tomatoes are the perfect shade of red, and marble countertops glisten. Inside, where even the shadows don't reach, something is rotting, and the perfect facade can only hold the stench for so long. Domenico promised his husband that he would keep him safe, keep him away from the bloodshed and the brutal world of cartel violence. But when a guest arrives to help retrieve a stolen transport of guns, something sinister sneaks into his home, something more dangerous than his enemies. Or has it been there all along, and he just hasn't noticed? Seth's life is what others dream of. Endless leisure time filled with cocktails, a kitchen stocked with anything he wishes for, and a private pool in the sunshine. What's missing is the man he shares it with, the man he fell in love with. If being cut off from the mafia business was what he wanted, then why is it so painfully lonely in paradise? Desperate to be the supportive husband Domenico needs, Seth buries his rage, his violent urges, and the anger that simmers inside of him. But he can only hide in plain sight for so long, and when a guest invites him to play with fire, one misstep, one wrong move, could burn their safe haven to the ground. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, family ties, domestic violence, inequality, betrayal, revenge Genre: Dark, twisted M/M romance / crime thriller Length: 92,000 words (Book 7 in the series) WARNING: If you are easily offended, this book is not for you. 'Guns n' Boys' is a gritty story with morally ambiguous protagonists as well as scorching hot, explicit love scenes. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.

Boyz n the Void

Boyz n the Void
Author: G'Ra Asim
Publisher: Beacon Press
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 080705948X

Writing to his brother, G’Ra Asim reflects on building his own identity while navigating Blackness, masculinity, and young adulthood—all through wry social commentary and music/pop culture critique How does one approach Blackness, masculinity, otherness, and the perils of young adulthood? For G’Ra Asim, punk music offers an outlet to express himself freely. As his younger brother, Gyasi, grapples with finding his footing in the world, G’Ra gifts him with a survival guide for tackling the sometimes treacherous cultural terrain particular to being young, Black, brainy, and weird in the form of a mixtape. Boyz n the Void: a mixtape to my brother blends music and cultural criticism and personal essay to explore race, gender, class, and sexuality as they pertain to punk rock and straight edge culture. Using totemic punk rock songs on a mixtape to anchor each chapter, the book documents an intergenerational conversation between a Millennial in his 30s and his zoomer teenage brother. Author, punk musician, and straight edge kid, G’Ra Asim weaves together memoir and cultural commentary, diving into the depths of everything from theory to comic strips, to poetry to pizza commercials to mapping the predicament of the Black creative intellectual. With each chapter dedicated to a particular song and placed within the context of a fraternal bond, Asim presents his brother with a roadmap to self-actualization in the form of a Doc Martened foot to the behind and a sweaty, circle-pit-side-armed hug. Listen to the author’s playlist while you read! Access the playlist here: https://sptfy.com/a18b

Guns N' Boys

Guns N' Boys
Author: K. Merikan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2018-05-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781719308496

This series needs to be read in order. "We are two halves of the same rotten apple." Deep in the Amazonian jungle, there is a mansion with a rose garden and a hen house where juicy tomatoes are the perfect shade of red, and marble countertops glisten. Inside, where even the shadows don't reach, something is rotting, and the perfect facade can only hold the stench for so long. Domenico promised his husband that he would keep him safe, keep him away from the bloodshed and the brutal world of cartel violence. But when a guest arrives to help retrieve a stolen transport of guns, something sinister sneaks into his home, something more dangerous than his enemies. Or has it been there all along, and he just hasn't noticed? Seth's life is what others dream of. Endless leisure time filled with cocktails, a kitchen stocked with anything he wishes for, and a private pool in the sunshine. What's missing is the man he shares it with, the man he fell in love with. If being cut off from the mafia business was what he wanted, then why is it so painfully lonely in paradise? Desperate to be the supportive husband Domenico needs, Seth buries his rage, his violent urges, and the anger that simmers inside of him. But he can only hide in plain sight for so long, and when a guest invites him to play with fire, one misstep, one wrong move, could burn their safe haven to the ground. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: mafia, cartel, assassin, organized crime, family ties, domestic violence, inequality, betrayal, revenge Genre: Dark, twisted M/M romance / crime thriller Length: ~92,000 words (Book 7 in the series) WARNING: Adult content. If you are easily offended, this book is not for you. 'Guns n' Boys' is a gritty story of extreme violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists as well as scorching hot, explicit love scenes. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.

Trouble Boys

Trouble Boys
Author: Bob Mehr
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 521
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0306818795

Trouble Boys is the first definitive, no-holds-barred biography of one of the last great bands of the twentieth century: The Replacements. With full participation from reclusive singer and chief songwriter Paul Westerberg, bassist Tommy Stinson, guitarist Slim Dunlap, and the family of late band co-founder Bob Stinson, author Bob Mehr is able to tell the real story of this highly influential group, capturing their chaotic, tragic journey from the basements of Minneapolis to rock legend. Drawing on years of research and access to the band's archives at Twin/Tone Records and Warner Bros. Mehr also discovers previously unrevealed details from those in the group's inner circle, including family, managers, musical friends and collaborators.

Guns N' Boys

Guns N' Boys
Author: K. A. Merikan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2017-01-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9781542733762

--- Faking their own death was the easy part. --- After months of recovering from his injuries, Seth struggles with who he has become. Afloat in a reality he never planned, he tries to find the lost pieces of himself again. Find the purpose, motivation, and strength to get back into shape. He is sick and tired of being a burden for Domenico, who seems to have it all together. When Domenico's jealousy pushes them into the spotlight of a biker gang with connections to their former mafia family, Seth decides to step up, and make his own decisions, no matter what risks they might entail. Domenico Acerbi can't trust anyone. Nightmares of Seth's torture are still haunting his dreams, and if he and Seth are to leave the country quietly and disappear off the mafia's radar, he needs to stay in charge and keep everyone under control. What he doesn't need is Seth giving him attitude, keeping secrets, and distancing himself for no reason. And as if Domenico didn't have enough on his plate already, Seth forces him to help some hooker. Being stuck in the swamp with a kid hunted by a bunch of bikers is not Domenico's idea of laying low. POSSIBLE SPOILERS: Themes: mafia, homophobia, assassin, organized crime, outlaw bikers, human trafficking, runaway, trust issues Genre: Dark, twisted erotic romance / crime thriller Erotic content: Explicit gay sex Length: ~117,000 words WARNING: Adult content. If you are easily offended, this book is not for you. 'Guns n' Boys' is a gritty story of extreme violence, offensive language, abuse, and morally ambiguous protagonists. Behind the morbid facade, there is a splash of inappropriate dark humor, and a love story that will crawl under your skin.