Kids Urban Fiction

What if the last hope to save your family is the person who broke it up to begin with? Michelle and her little siblings Cass and Denny are African-American and living on the poverty line in urban Baltimore, struggling to keep it together with their mom in jail and only Michelle’s part-time job at the Taco Bell to sustain them. Leah and her stepbrother Tim are White and middle class from suburban Maryland, with few worries beyond winning lacrosse games and getting college applications in on time.

In Peace Keeper, young detective Black Love faces his toughest case yet when his best friend, Malik, starts acting strangely. Suspecting trusted community figure Mr. Carter might be involved, Black must uncover the truth without solid proof. Guided by his mentor, Detective Marcus, and supported by his friends, Black learns the power of speaking up and standing by those who need him most. As justice is served, Black discovers that being a true peacekeeper means protecting people, not just solving mysteries. A story of courage, loyalty, and doing what’s right, Peace Keeper shines a light on...