"After reading this can’t-take-my-eyes-from-the-pages hardened street novella, I’m thinking less is much more. The authors’ writing rarely misses a beat with characters caught in a violent criminal world with no escape. The work is a breath of fresh air from lengthy, trying-too-hard-to-shock street lit and is an excellent choice for all metropolitan collections."--Library Journal (Starred review, Pick of the Month)"The urban setting is unnamed but familiar in this brief, bloody tale of wasted lives lived short and hard."--Publishers Weekly"Simultaneously a fast-paced crime drama and an engrossing, unsentimental moral tale, H.N.I.C. peers into the dark heart that underpins the codes of loyalty and friendship, betrayal and vengeance."--Brooklyn Daily EagleProdigy, from the legendary hip-hop group Mobb Deep, launches Akashic's new Infamous Books imprint with a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed.“You can tell that a true lyricist created this gritty tale about greed, betrayal, and street romance. The wordplay is dead on. Combine that with the details that give the freshness of immediate experience and you are no longer reading the story, you are suddenly a character in it. This is what good writing does—it puts you right there in the middle of the action. Excellent read. Salute!”—Miasha, best-selling author of Secret Society"Prodigy is a proven storyteller and his skills spill over into the literature game effortlessly. This is a five-star read."—JaQuavis Coleman, best-selling author of the Cartel series"H.N.I.C. is a quick yet engaging read that kept me flipping the pages to see what would happen next."—K'wan, best-selling author of AnimalPappy tries to break out of the game before the head of his crew, Black, gets them all killed. Against his better judgment Pappy agrees to do one last job, but only because it's the price of his freedom. He knows Black can't be trusted. He knows his “brother” would rather see him dead than let him walk away. Yet he still agrees to do the job because Black isn't the only one who can't be trusted. Sometimes you have to kill for what you want.Further developing the stark realism and uncompromising streetwise narratives of his lyrics, H.N.I.C. cements Prodigy’s position as one of the foremost chroniclers of contemporary urban life. Simultaneously a fast-paced crime drama and an engrossing, unsentimental moral tale, H.N.I.C. peers into the dark heart that underpins the codes of loyalty and friendship, betrayal and vengeance.With H.N.I.C., Prodigy inaugurates Infamous Books, a revolutionary partnership that pairs the Infamous Records brand with Brooklyn-based independent publisher Akashic Books. Infamous Books’ mission is to connect readers worldwide to crime fiction and street lit authors both familiar and new. Future releases include works by national best sellers JaQuavis Coleman, K'wan, Miasha, Prodigy, and many others. Review''You can tell that a true lyricist created this gritty tale about greed, betrayal, and street romance. The wordplay is dead on. Combine that with the details that give the freshness of immediate experience and you are no longer reading the story, you are suddenly a character in it. This is what good writing does -- it puts you right there in the middle of the action. Excellent read. Salute!'' --Miasha, author of Secret Society''Prodigy is a proven storyteller, and his skills spill over into the literature game effortlessly. This is a five-star read.'' --JaQuavis Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of the 'Cartel' series''H.N.I.C. is a quick yet engaging read that kept me flipping the pages to see what would happen next.'' --K'wan, Essence bestselling author About the AuthorAlbert “Prodigy” Johnson, as one half of the hip-hop phenomenon Mobb Deep, has sold millions of albums, performed throughout the world, and recorded with the elite of hip-hop, R&B, and rock with his signature style of hard-core, reality-based music. Born with the hereditary disease sickle-cell anemia, Prodigy has battled pain his entire life and is now promoting the importance of a healthy diet, spiritual enrichment, and a positive, productive lifestyle. He lives in Queens, New York.Steven Savile, a multiple finalist for the British Fantasy Award, has written for Doctor Who, Torchwood, Primeval, Stargate, Warhammer, Sláine, Fireborn, Pathfinder, and other popular game and comic series. He wrote the story for the international best-selling computer game Battlefield 3, which sold over five million copies in its week of release, and served as head writer for the popular online children's game Spineworld. Views: 34
Moskowitz Memorial Laboratory janitor Cletus Busters is caught red-handed in a restricted area with the frozen head of Dr. Whitney Valentine, one of the lab's most prestigious researchers. Busters won't say much, except that he's innocent. Given his conspicuous record and past as a voodoo guru, all signs point to life in prison. And with the trial less than a week away, his lawyer has made exactly two motions--heading to the bar for several rounds of Wild Turkey and begging Tubby Dubonnet for help. Meanwhile, Tubby's taken on a new client - a female boxer with an abusive boyfriend - and referees the romantic entanglements of his ex-wife and three teenage daughters. But as Busters' trial proceeds, and the jury savors the startling evidence (alongside Dunbar's succulent descriptions of Crescent City cuisine), the danger mounts. Revealing the murderer could prove to be Tubby's biggest triumph – or his last case, ever. Views: 34
The definitive book about ebooks, Burning the Page offers a revolutionary vision for the future of reading from an ebooks insider who was Amazon’s first technology evangelist and an early innovator on the Kindle team. The world of books is changing rapidly, and we’re witnessing a revolution that’s transforming both the reading experience and our culture as a whole. For many readers today, books are beloved objects, and ebooks signal a momentous change. What will happen to long-familiar friends from the world of print—bookshelves, author autographs, inscriptions, book covers, and even bookworms? Are they going to die out, or transform into something new? Are digital books the death knell for printed books, or will they, in fact, breathe new life into them? Will ebooks offer features that enhance the reading experience, or distract you from it? Will books evolve to the point where readers can physically become part of the story one day? A captivating chronicle, Burning the Page explores the ebook revolution’s striking impact on the very ways in which we create, discover, and share ideas. Once you see how ebooks came to be, you can look ahead into the future of reading, communication, and human culture—and how digital content will shape our digital lives. Views: 34
Slocum's going to get down to the bottom of things...John Slocum's riding his Appaloosa to the Triple T Ranch for work when he decides to pay a visit to his longtime friend Marybeth Meecher. But instead of a smile from her shining face, he's greeted by the business end of a shotgun wielded by a scowling old man named Miguel. He's Marybeth's handyman, but he hasn't seen her in three months... Miguel is also seeing fewer of his friends from a nearby Crow Indian tribe. Rumor has it, they're being used as slaves in the mines at the Triple T Ranch—not exactly the kind of work Slocum wanted. But after an attack from a gang of thugs, Slocum knows that finding out where everyone's disappearing to and seeing Marybeth again means he'll need to do some digging... Views: 34
Orphaned young, Violet Wheeler has been brought up by her aunt - but after Winnie's death, she feels like she's lost everything. With no-one to turn to, she has to rely on the goodwill of the community to help her out.At the Jubilee drapers, amongst the spools of ribbon, skeins of silk and latest thirties fashions, Violet finds a refuge. She's offered a chance to get back on her feet, and with that an unexpected chance to discover love. It's only when a forgotten piece of jewellery with a mysterious note surfaces that Violet is thrown back in to the past again, and starts to wonder what secrets there might be in her family's history.As Violet becomes desperate to find answers about her mother and father, long-buried secrets threaten the stable life she's been building. Can her new friends steer Violet towards a happy ending against all the odds? Views: 34
It’s more than whether you win or lose; it’s how you play with your prey. Cougar Falls: The Miami Connection, Book 1Joy Bermin’s sweet crush on Quince Castille went sour when he got involved with a psychotic feline who nearly destroyed the pride. That bastard is dead, but now Quince is trying to convince her he had nothing to do with it. She’s been doing her best to ignore him, but the stubborn panther is always underfoot. When he tricks her into seeing how good things could really be between them, she’s stuck between dismay and desire. Just when Quince was ready to prove his love for Joy, that mess with the pride shot his credibility all to hell. Trickery is the only way to break her resistance and show her the truth. And holy hell, that woman could melt steel with her heat. Between trying to pin her down and dealing with upstart cats out to destroy what he’s worked so hard to rebuild, Quince is through playing by the rules. Whatever it takes to make Joy his mate, it’s on the table. And God help anyone who gets in his way. Warning: The Miami heat may induce passion, trickery, feline sunbathing, stubborn brothers bossing around temperamental sisters, and a cat smackdown of epic proportions. Views: 34
