Author: Sean Meriwether
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 159021062X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Best known for being the editor of edgy gay fiction of the Velvet Mafia Web site, Meriwether has been writing short fiction and building up a body of his own work, collected for the first time in "The Silent Hustler."
Forever a Hustler's Wife
Author: Nikki Turner
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345497201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Nikki Turner's Heartbreak of a Hustler's Wife. The high priestess of the hood, Nikki Turner, is back with the novel fans have been feenin’ for: the sequel to her #1 bestselling novel, A Hustler’s Wife. Des, Virginia’ s slickest gangsta, is about to become a dad when he is charged with the murder of his own attorney. But with Yarni, his gorgeous wife (and a brilliant lawyer), now calling the shots, Des isn’t going back to the slammer without a fierce fight. Even with the heat on, Des manages to take his game to the next level and finds a new hustle, one that will allow him to possess the three things all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Reluctantly, Yarni stands by her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a Bible and a Bentley and makes his Church of the Good Life Ministry a welcoming place for all sinners to step up to the altar. But when Des’s nephew is killed in the high-stakes heroin trade and Des learns that someone close to him okayed the hit, the dyed-in-the-wool gangsta sets aside the Bible for the gospel of the streets–even if it means risking the one person who’s always had his back.
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345497201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Nikki Turner's Heartbreak of a Hustler's Wife. The high priestess of the hood, Nikki Turner, is back with the novel fans have been feenin’ for: the sequel to her #1 bestselling novel, A Hustler’s Wife. Des, Virginia’ s slickest gangsta, is about to become a dad when he is charged with the murder of his own attorney. But with Yarni, his gorgeous wife (and a brilliant lawyer), now calling the shots, Des isn’t going back to the slammer without a fierce fight. Even with the heat on, Des manages to take his game to the next level and finds a new hustle, one that will allow him to possess the three things all major players desire: money, power, and respect. He becomes a preacher. Reluctantly, Yarni stands by her man as he trades in his triple beam scale for a Bible and a Bentley and makes his Church of the Good Life Ministry a welcoming place for all sinners to step up to the altar. But when Des’s nephew is killed in the high-stakes heroin trade and Des learns that someone close to him okayed the hit, the dyed-in-the-wool gangsta sets aside the Bible for the gospel of the streets–even if it means risking the one person who’s always had his back.
Hustler's Greed
Author: Martin Stockton
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595437222
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Hustler's Greed is book one of the Murdaland Trilogy. An urban novel inspired by truth. Consisting of an accumulation of life experiences whom to many are a daily reality. From Capital Hill to the Hood in urban sectors of society all are driven towards, "THE AMERICAN DREAM!" and all are tempted by "GREED!" and a longing to succeed. "BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!" In a world driven by power, sex, money, and material gain; the rich get richer and the poor get poorer receiving leftovers that pacify and distort their reality of truth. To many youth in urban America hustling seems to be the only means to rise up out of poverty. However the repercussions of this chosen path almost always lead to increased numbers of youth and adults alike being the victim of homicide, incarceration, insanity, and or extremely wealthy!!!! Like Kilo and Rockman, two intelligent urban youth full of ambition who rise to the epitome of the drug game. Only to find themselves facing an untimely demise. Self made street millionaires recruiting a generation of young hustlers living a life of money, murder, deception, and greed. Hustler's Greed. Book two of the Murdaland Trilogy "Street Certified" coming soon......
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595437222
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Hustler's Greed is book one of the Murdaland Trilogy. An urban novel inspired by truth. Consisting of an accumulation of life experiences whom to many are a daily reality. From Capital Hill to the Hood in urban sectors of society all are driven towards, "THE AMERICAN DREAM!" and all are tempted by "GREED!" and a longing to succeed. "BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!" In a world driven by power, sex, money, and material gain; the rich get richer and the poor get poorer receiving leftovers that pacify and distort their reality of truth. To many youth in urban America hustling seems to be the only means to rise up out of poverty. However the repercussions of this chosen path almost always lead to increased numbers of youth and adults alike being the victim of homicide, incarceration, insanity, and or extremely wealthy!!!! Like Kilo and Rockman, two intelligent urban youth full of ambition who rise to the epitome of the drug game. Only to find themselves facing an untimely demise. Self made street millionaires recruiting a generation of young hustlers living a life of money, murder, deception, and greed. Hustler's Greed. Book two of the Murdaland Trilogy "Street Certified" coming soon......
The Hustler
Author: Walter Tevis
Publisher: Rosetta Books
ISBN: 0795342985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
“If Hemingway had the passion for pool that he had for bullfighting, his hero might have been Eddie Felson” (Time). The novel that inspired the classic film starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason, The Hustler tells the story of Fast Eddie Felson, a young pool player who hustles suckers in small towns, looking for stake money so he can reach his goal: a marathon match in Chicago against Minnesota Fats. An exploration of guts, stamina, and character, and of the difference between winners and losers, this tense, gritty tale is “a wonderful hymn to the last true era when men of substance played pool with a vengeance” (Time Out).
Publisher: Rosetta Books
ISBN: 0795342985
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
“If Hemingway had the passion for pool that he had for bullfighting, his hero might have been Eddie Felson” (Time). The novel that inspired the classic film starring Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason, The Hustler tells the story of Fast Eddie Felson, a young pool player who hustles suckers in small towns, looking for stake money so he can reach his goal: a marathon match in Chicago against Minnesota Fats. An exploration of guts, stamina, and character, and of the difference between winners and losers, this tense, gritty tale is “a wonderful hymn to the last true era when men of substance played pool with a vengeance” (Time Out).
Best Gay Stories 2010
Author: Steve Berman
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 159021305X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
In the newest edition of "Best Gay Stories," editor Berman has selected confessions and stories that range in scope from sensational to extra-liberating: a personal remembrance of the Stonewall Riots; a tale of awkward first love; the allure of Tadzio; and other explorations of the gay community's desires, heartaches, and wants.
Publisher: Lethe Press
ISBN: 159021305X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
In the newest edition of "Best Gay Stories," editor Berman has selected confessions and stories that range in scope from sensational to extra-liberating: a personal remembrance of the Stonewall Riots; a tale of awkward first love; the allure of Tadzio; and other explorations of the gay community's desires, heartaches, and wants.
Pearson's Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1138
Book Description
Vol. 49, no. 9 (Sept. 1922) accompanied by a separately paged section entitled ERA: electronic reactions of Abrams.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Popular culture
Languages : en
Pages : 1138
Book Description
Vol. 49, no. 9 (Sept. 1922) accompanied by a separately paged section entitled ERA: electronic reactions of Abrams.
A Hustler's Queen: Reloaded
Author: Saundra
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1496734092
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In this explosive new novel from rising urban lit star Saundra, a good girl turned L.A. drug kingpin's lady discovers lethal skills, mega success--and deadly secrets--she never banked on... Forced to trade her college plans for dealing on the streets of L.A., Precious Cummings has a new priority: stay on top of the game and carry on her murdered lover's kingpin legacy. With the empire growing under her watch, and her late father's dry-cleaning business still booming, Precious sets her sights on owning more legit businesses. When an offer of a night club unexpectedly comes her way, Precious's goals are set in motion overnight. Then suddenly, Miami and new territory calls... Now with three legit businesses, the respect of one of the biggest suppliers in the U.S., and holding down the title as one of L.A.'s most powerful female drug dealers, Precious's success seems endless. When her twin sister Promise encourages Precious to get her personal life back in gear, Precious just tightens down on her hustle--until a casualty and a kidnapping reveal shocking deceptions and betrayals. Soon, revenge takes form in the only way the game knows how...
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1496734092
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
In this explosive new novel from rising urban lit star Saundra, a good girl turned L.A. drug kingpin's lady discovers lethal skills, mega success--and deadly secrets--she never banked on... Forced to trade her college plans for dealing on the streets of L.A., Precious Cummings has a new priority: stay on top of the game and carry on her murdered lover's kingpin legacy. With the empire growing under her watch, and her late father's dry-cleaning business still booming, Precious sets her sights on owning more legit businesses. When an offer of a night club unexpectedly comes her way, Precious's goals are set in motion overnight. Then suddenly, Miami and new territory calls... Now with three legit businesses, the respect of one of the biggest suppliers in the U.S., and holding down the title as one of L.A.'s most powerful female drug dealers, Precious's success seems endless. When her twin sister Promise encourages Precious to get her personal life back in gear, Precious just tightens down on her hustle--until a casualty and a kidnapping reveal shocking deceptions and betrayals. Soon, revenge takes form in the only way the game knows how...
Heartbreak of a Hustler's Wife
Author: Nikki Turner
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345526406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Long live the Queen of Hip Hop Lit! Nikki Turner is back with another explosive, page-turning sequel to her #1 bestselling novels A Hustler’s Wife and Forever a Hustler’s Wife. Yarni Taylor is a successful corporate attorney who wants nothing more than for her husband, Des, to renounce his hustlin’ ways and commit to his life as a pastor—especially after someone tries to kill him. But Des isn’t ready to abandon his old habits just yet. He has to find out who is behind the murder attempt, and he wonders if the brazen robbery that took place during one of his church services is related in any way. But before he or Yarni can regain their footing, a young woman shows up on their doorstep—Desember Day, the eighteen-year-old daughter Des never knew he had. And, unfortunately, she takes after her father, so trouble isn’t far behind. With their lives on the line, Yarni must sacrifice everything and take it out of the office and back to the streets to save her husband and her family from their checkered but intricately connected pasts.
Publisher: One World
ISBN: 0345526406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Long live the Queen of Hip Hop Lit! Nikki Turner is back with another explosive, page-turning sequel to her #1 bestselling novels A Hustler’s Wife and Forever a Hustler’s Wife. Yarni Taylor is a successful corporate attorney who wants nothing more than for her husband, Des, to renounce his hustlin’ ways and commit to his life as a pastor—especially after someone tries to kill him. But Des isn’t ready to abandon his old habits just yet. He has to find out who is behind the murder attempt, and he wonders if the brazen robbery that took place during one of his church services is related in any way. But before he or Yarni can regain their footing, a young woman shows up on their doorstep—Desember Day, the eighteen-year-old daughter Des never knew he had. And, unfortunately, she takes after her father, so trouble isn’t far behind. With their lives on the line, Yarni must sacrifice everything and take it out of the office and back to the streets to save her husband and her family from their checkered but intricately connected pasts.
A Hustler's Weakness
Author: Zee Smalls
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 163718168X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Money, power, and respect seemed to make I.E. and Truth pretty much untouchable to most for years. Growing up in the streets of Newark, NJ, they made a pact at an early age to become two of the biggest and richest drug dealers around. By the age of 24, they had successfully accomplished their goal. Young, black, and paid, life was good in their eyes and they had no complaints. The ladies loved them, and the streets respected them. With his height and the chiseled body to go along with brown eyes that fit perfectly against his golden caramel skin, I.E. was gorgeous, and he knew it. Let his aunt tell it, “that baby boy was born perfect.” Every female in the hood was pretty much willing to do anything to be his girl, or at least one of them, but he prided himself on being unattached. He’d never been in love or had a woman he called his own. And he loved it. Truth loved his lifestyle just as much as IE loved his. Dark-skinned with dreadlocks, he was built solid and strong. The women flocked to Truth everywhere he went but they also knew that he was only concerned with getting money and his long-time girlfriend, Shafequah. She was his world, and everyone knew it. And there was no way he was going to replace her, ever. One night at the club changes everything when Truth and I.E. meet the breathtakingly beautiful Tina, and her equally as beautiful God-sister, Ka’mirah. It’s in that meeting that everything in their world begins to change in the blink of an eye. When I.E. and Tina decide to give in to their feelings for each other, it sends both I.E. and Truth into a street war with their rival and Tina’s ex, Raheem. Determined not to back down from his empire or the woman he wants in his life, I.E. is ready to defend his territory by any means necessary. Stuck in a street battle with I.E., Truth is also waging war at home when he finds himself caught up with two women he can’t choose between. Whatever he eventually decides, he knows for sure that life as he knew it will never be the same.
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 163718168X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Money, power, and respect seemed to make I.E. and Truth pretty much untouchable to most for years. Growing up in the streets of Newark, NJ, they made a pact at an early age to become two of the biggest and richest drug dealers around. By the age of 24, they had successfully accomplished their goal. Young, black, and paid, life was good in their eyes and they had no complaints. The ladies loved them, and the streets respected them. With his height and the chiseled body to go along with brown eyes that fit perfectly against his golden caramel skin, I.E. was gorgeous, and he knew it. Let his aunt tell it, “that baby boy was born perfect.” Every female in the hood was pretty much willing to do anything to be his girl, or at least one of them, but he prided himself on being unattached. He’d never been in love or had a woman he called his own. And he loved it. Truth loved his lifestyle just as much as IE loved his. Dark-skinned with dreadlocks, he was built solid and strong. The women flocked to Truth everywhere he went but they also knew that he was only concerned with getting money and his long-time girlfriend, Shafequah. She was his world, and everyone knew it. And there was no way he was going to replace her, ever. One night at the club changes everything when Truth and I.E. meet the breathtakingly beautiful Tina, and her equally as beautiful God-sister, Ka’mirah. It’s in that meeting that everything in their world begins to change in the blink of an eye. When I.E. and Tina decide to give in to their feelings for each other, it sends both I.E. and Truth into a street war with their rival and Tina’s ex, Raheem. Determined not to back down from his empire or the woman he wants in his life, I.E. is ready to defend his territory by any means necessary. Stuck in a street battle with I.E., Truth is also waging war at home when he finds himself caught up with two women he can’t choose between. Whatever he eventually decides, he knows for sure that life as he knew it will never be the same.
A Hustler's Queen
Author: Saundra
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 149671203X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Rising urban lit star Saundra ignites a sizzling tale of a good girl turned drug kingpin’s lady . . . A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she’s going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had—and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hanging with savvy hood chick Keisha—and falls hard for DaVon, LA’s most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing—and fast learns the ropes of her lover’s lethal hustle . . . “Saundra’s unique look at a female kingpin who struggles with family and feelings adds dimension to an action-packed story.” —Booklist on A Hustler’s Queen “Saundra writes page-turning experiences that readers feel. Drama at its best.” —Tamika Newhouse, AAMBC “Saundra should be applauded. . . . Enthusiasts of the series will love revisiting Mya.” —Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge 3
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 149671203X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Rising urban lit star Saundra ignites a sizzling tale of a good girl turned drug kingpin’s lady . . . A hard-working daddy’s girl, Precious Cummings is sure she’s going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had—and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hanging with savvy hood chick Keisha—and falls hard for DaVon, LA’s most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing—and fast learns the ropes of her lover’s lethal hustle . . . “Saundra’s unique look at a female kingpin who struggles with family and feelings adds dimension to an action-packed story.” —Booklist on A Hustler’s Queen “Saundra writes page-turning experiences that readers feel. Drama at its best.” —Tamika Newhouse, AAMBC “Saundra should be applauded. . . . Enthusiasts of the series will love revisiting Mya.” —Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge 3
A Hustler's Game
Author: David Harris
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300092637
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
DeJuan Walker is tired of settling for two-bit hustles on Chicago's south side. When he decides to relocate to Florida, he reinvents himself as "Dee Walk" and sets up his own organization for selling drugs and funnelling the money into the community. Things get tense when a rival sets him up for the murder of a SWAT team.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1300092637
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
DeJuan Walker is tired of settling for two-bit hustles on Chicago's south side. When he decides to relocate to Florida, he reinvents himself as "Dee Walk" and sets up his own organization for selling drugs and funnelling the money into the community. Things get tense when a rival sets him up for the murder of a SWAT team.