African American Crime Fiction

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in Heart of a Thug 2. The walls are closing in on Markell. He doesn't know who to trust. Or which direction to turn. But he's certain about one thing: He's got to make things right for Kayla and her baby girl. Assistant District Attorney Amber Barton will do everything in her power to bring down Markell, even if it means breaking the law. Kayla and her daughter are innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire of a battle that has nothing to do with them. But it's too late. They're already in too deep. Assistant D.A. Barton threatens to take Kayla’s ...

Toya, Moya & Joya were three beautiful triplets who have a lot going for themselves until a deadly tragedy changes their lives and force them to grow up fast. Who will choose the straight and narrow path? Who will take to the streets and get gully with it? What consequences will they face, collectively, for their individual decisions? One of the sisters becomes the most vicious female the city has ever produced. Will her enemies direct their vengeance strictly at her or will they consider all of the sisters fair game? What lies between a woman's legs is often more lethal than a gun, and ...

Dive into a gripping murder mystery series that seamlessly combines the charm of a cozy small-town setting with the relentless determination of crime fighters in the tight-knit community of Kickapoo. In this town where secrets are as rare as privacy, crime-solving is in Katrina Jacobs' DNA. For Katrina Jacobs, a good night's sleep after a long day is all she craves, but that wish remains elusive tonight. A cold-blooded killer roams the streets of Kickapoo, and it falls upon her and her trusty sidekick, Regina, to bring this malefactor to justice. What haunts Detective Katrina Jacobs most ...

A Harlem kingpin meets a struggling, single mother. Hood love is in the air. Harmony's demons have come back to haunt her. And they may cost her everything. If she loses her job at Shakerz, she’ll find herself out in the streets with her two children. She can't let that happen. She's going to try her best to explain to Drako what happened. But that might not be enough. He doesn't want to hear her stories. And doesn't care about her tears. He just wants her gone. Drako is feeling the pressure on all sides. And the heat is about to get turned up even more when he finds himself at the center...

The most lethal ride-or-die women in Memphis now run their gangs and the streets. But the aftermath of an all-out war means merciless new enemies, time-bomb secrets... and one chance to take it all... Bullets have no names and collateral damage is the game as the women of the Dirty South push to secure total control.

Liliana grew up in a small town in Colombia. Her family was part of a powerful Cartel. She grew up learning the family business along with her older brother. A war between the two most powerful families led her family to relocate to the United States. Trying to fit in was difficult but with the help of her two best friends, she was able to navigate through high school and live a normal life. Until her eyes landed on Sean. She was intrigued by the tall, brown, handsome man. The Knight Crime family has been running things since the ’70s. Father Gavin wants to step down from being the boss ...

Kimera Davis finds comfort in dating married men. It's easier that way. Her needs are taken care of, and she doesn't have to give more of herself than she wants to. No messy feelings involved. But when the man she's seeing poses an unexpected question, Kimera quickly realizes she's not the only woman pulled in by his charm. Their new arrangement doesn't require much from Kimera, but she soon discovers someone else is pulling the strings. She's not looking for complications, yet she can't help feeling there's something devious at play.

John Carter, a Chicago Cartel King is on his way to Federal Prison. The Authorities couldn’t pin on anything on his enterprise, so they try to put him on ice so everything he built is destroyed by his enemies. Damian Jordan is John’s right hand man. It’s his job to keep things afloat until if and when John comes home. Elijah, is John’s son, the heir to the kingdom. However Elijah is not ready to run things yet and John knows he would be no match for his competitors. Regardless, Elijah is set on making his mark and showing his father he’s ready to lead. This causes friction between...

Dontay Walker had it rough growing up in the projects with a drug-addicted mother who forced him to become a man at the young age of 15. His father was a rolling stone, having multiple children with many women. Dontay always fought for his father's attention - until taking his spot became more important than gaining his love. Now, at the age of 30, Don is the leader of one of the most successful and most feared drug organizations in the city of Philadelphia.

Vaunda Micheaux Nelson received the Coretta Scott King Award for her children’s book Almost to Freedom. Here she relays the extraordinary story of Bass Reeves, a lawman in the Old West who escaped slavery to become one of the most successful U.S. Marshals in history.

It's scorched-earth, all-or-nothing war for Memphis' most merciless ride-or-die women, and even their survival skills are no guarantee. And once alliances splinter and explosive revelations rip apart their empire, one diva's revenge will become the ultimate deadly reign.

She killed her abusive boyfriend in self-defense. But in jail, violent female gangs paid off by her enemies keep her fearing for her life - and land her in the hospital. From there, a medical testing facility is her one dubious hope for some kind of safety. But from the moment she hits the yard, she and other prisoners are victimized by illegal medical experiments. Injected with lethal diseases and made a test subject for experimental vaccines, she's clinging to determination by the slimmest thread - until she forms an alliance with a Corrections Officer.

Carmen has gotten her wish. Renee is no longer queen. Being stripped of her title and the power that comes with it, Renee must start from scratch and rebuild what she once controlled. Having turned their backs on one another, Renee's once strong circle is now dismantled, and each individual is after what ripped them apart - Carmen. Carmen's making it hard for them to capture her and doing whatever she must to survive. Renee wants revenge along with everyone else, but will she achieve it, or will she die in battle without the help of Julian and Dane?

Carlton “Big-Carl” Watts made his name in the streets by robbing and terrorizing drug dealers in order to provide for his family. That is, until he was murdered by a close friend. Leaving his wife to raise their two sons, ‘Champ and Mook’, alone in a poverty-stricken environment where only the strong survive. After their father's untimely demise, brothers, Champ and Mook, find themselves knee-deep in street life at very young ages. Burdened with the pressures of providing for their family as well as living up to the ruthless legacy their father left behind, they decide to dive head-...

The fast-paced, hood drama continues in Heart of a Thug 3. Markell did the unthinkable. There's no turning back now. Every local, state, and federal official in New York is after him. There's nowhere to run or hide. But that doesn't mean he's going to give up. He can't do that. Not until he reunites Kayla with her daughter. Being in Markell’s world has shown Kayla how different her life could be. But just when she starts to get comfortable, this new sense of peace and tranquility is ripped from her. It seems like everyone is against her. Especially her baby daddy and his trifling family. ...

Every territory has a king, and Metro Atlanta is no exception. They have two. Gang Lords Blanket and Guerilla have been ruling the game with iron fists. Long ago they decided that neither would cross into the other's territory, and all would be well. Things change when Guerilla breaks the rules. Blanket retaliates swiftly, causing a turf war like never before. The two madmen leave bloodshed, murder, and mayhem in their wake. Caught in the middle of this battle, from different sides of the track, are London and Saint.

In this final installment it seems that drama, lies, and secrets seem to keep brewing. It seems as if Riley can’t catch a break. Someone or something is always out for her. Mecca gets the surprise of his life when he receives a letter from Federal Correctional Institution, Tallahassee. From the moment he opened the letter, he knew that things were about to change. Riley finds herself in a dangerous situation, one that made her sick to her stomach. She fears for her life and the life of her unborn. Mekhi finds himself in a sea of hurt and pain when it’s revealed that his mother was ...

Asha, Lo-Lo, and Noni are three fearless females who make up a sisterhood like none other. Harboring emotional scars from traumatic childhoods, these baddies share a bond that is based on unquestionable love and limitless loyalty. Residents of a ruthless region, where options are minimal and casualties are abundant, one of the women has a masterful plan that could lead from poverty to prosperity. But lurking in the shadows are fierce-hearted foes who will stop at nothing to prevent the three women from obtaining wealth. As the ladies encounter a startling surprise, and Asha discovers a ...

Meet the Banks sisters - Simone, Bunny, Tallhya, and Ginger. They feel like they are finally in the clear in connection with the recent bank robberies - until their mother shows up demanding her share at gunpoint. She threatens to snitch them out if they don't come correct. The situation becomes a bloody mess, and now two sisters must band together to cover up the unthinkable actions of one of their own. As if that isn't enough, Pastor Cassius Street hits them with another major blow.

Riley James was just elected the CEO of Petro Incorporation. Things seem to be going good in her life. She has who she thinks is the perfect fiancé. Life has a way of showing you differently; especially for Riley. Davin Sumpter is a jealous man on a mission after Riley’s father grants her the position that he thought was meant for him. With Riley’s best friend Larissa being on his back about taking care of her, he does what he as to do to make things happen.​ Davin calls upon someone that he hung with back in the day. Mecca Anderson was hired and paid fifty G’s up front to kidnap ...