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After fleeing Philly, on the run from local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies after murdering an undercover agent, Tom "Tommy Guns" Anderson makes his new life in Atlanta. He is living the good life, too, until he has to return to Philly to get his cash and his stash, so he can build his new empire and relocate his family to his new hood. Once back in Pennsylvania, he finds that this plan might be easier said than done, because not only are the Feds hot on his trail, but also he is double-crossed by his former ally, Rico, who helped him break out of police custody in the first place. The war is on in Philly, but are Tommy Guns and his new crew from Atlanta strong enough to come out on top and make it back to Atlanta safely, or will the street life finally do him in? One thing is for certain, they will fight to the death, because prison isn't an option.
These days, it seems everyone wants Tom "Tommy Guns" Anderson dead. The hard-nosed Keystone state drug dealers actions - have put him directly in the crosshairs of federal law enforcement, rival dealer's, and one of the world's most infamous terrorist organizations...Al Qaeda! However despite their best efforts neither enemy has been able to apprehend or kill the gangster, whose proven to be extremely resourceful (and a little bit lucky)...up to this point. But peering over his shoulder at the constant threat of death, while also trying to 'checkmate' their various methods of surveillance, has become exceedingly laborious for Tommy Guns. With his adversaries remaining relentless in their pursuit, and a quickly waning network of allies, Tommy Guns begins to plot perhaps his greatest escape to date.
The Gomez syndicate, is one of Milwaukee's deadliest criminal organizations. When Cheez, one of its high-ranking members is assassinated, his wife Amilia is left with tremendous grief...And little to no answers as to who's responsible. Cheez's death leaves a power vacuum within the gangland landscape, one which is quickly filled by a gangster named Secret. Who later, begins spending time with Amilia. Of course, Secret's sudden close proximity to the grieving widow is no accident. Her father is after all, head of the Gomez syndicate. But Secret's seat at the table, was sealed in blood when he agreed to kill Amilia's husband at the behest of her dad. Who wanted him dead for cheating on his daughter. An act of betrayal which not only produced a child, but also gained Amilia some deadly new foes. As Secret and Amilia start to bond, the former remains emotionally torn over his devious deed. While the latter sees an opportunity to finally eradicate an assortment of enemies, both business and personal.
When young TaSean Prince is unexpectedly summoned to Miami by a cousin he hasn't seen since childhood for a b-ball tournament, the lure of a sizable cash prize winds up being too lucrative an offer to pass up. Once in town, the Brooklyn-born baller catches the eye of stunning local model, Nina Ortiz. The two hit it off somewhat, but TaSean quickly falls back after learning Nina is taken. Deciding instead to turn his affections towards an equally good-looking, mixed girl he meets later on named Alexus. Alexus as it turns out is also a Brooklyn native, much to TaSean's delight. The two soon begin dating, a move which provokes Nina's melancholy. Despite already being in a relationship, she just can't seem to shake her ever-growing feelings for TaSean. Meanwhile as the tournament commences, TaSean is approached by a few NBA scouts, wanting to offer him the opportunity of a lifetime. An opportunity which may be put in jeopardy by his new girlfriend's dark secrets.
Like everyone else in life, South Central native Heath had two choices. The right path, or the wrong path...And despite his Grandmother's best efforts Heath still chose the streets. The same decision his odious father made. Quickly cementing his reputation as a master thief, and someone not afraid of getting his hands dirty. Which also made Heath someone to be feared. His luck would run out however, leading to his eventual arrest and a decade spent in the federal pen. Upon his release, Heath is ready to turn over an entirely new leaf. That is...until Iron'RE appears. One of Heath's most trusted allies, in a game where loyalty is in very short almost non-existent supply. He agrees to help her track down an ex-associate of theirs, Quencey Taylor. Who previously robbed Iron'RE of a large sum of cash. Their search takes them to Catch One, a same-sex nightspot in West L.A. Where Heath is immediately smitten by the club's owner, a biracial woman named Jai. Now this newfound romance, has Heath rethinking his commitment to the task at hand.
Street-wise hood Gabriel Green arrives home after a year-long sabbatical. Glad to be back, those feelings quickly subside when he learns his fiancee's business is in danger...And at risk of being stolen right out from under her. By someone, who Gabriel thought he could trust. Just as Gabriel sets in motion a plan to shut down this existential threat, he's blindsided by the bombshell of his wife's infidelity. This act of betrayal drives Gabriel to reconnect with an old flame named Shantae. Someone with whom trust, had also previously been an issue. From there, Gabriel partners with a good friend in an effort to open a swanky new club. A momentous occasion which is promptly derailed, when an assassin's attempt on Shantae's life, incites Gabriel towards a crusade of blood and bullets.
When Domeko's mother Dorothy is blindsided by a severe illness, it renders her incapable of being able to adequately provide for Domeko and his twin sister Dameka, any longer. Thus Domeko concocts a plan for quick and sufficient, funds. All of which he finds in the drug game. Dameka offers to assist her brother in his new business venture. A decision she struggles with at first, but eventually comes to accept after her mother Dorothy's passing. As the two siblings continue amassing a small fortune for themselves, their activity begins to draw the ire of Milwaukee's criminal underworld. A circumstance that quickly becomes problematic. With the brother and sister team gaining new enemies seemingly by the day, Domeko is forced to set in motion a new, multi-pronged strategy. One designed to crush his rivals, and protect his sister from an untimely demise.
A young mother will do anything to flee from her abusive and drug dealer boyfriend, but some other people are caught in the middle by this decision, which leads to a series of life-changing events.Dream, a once-happy girl gets caught in an abusive and frustrating love life with her boyfriend, Cheez, a ruthless and top game player in the underworld. Dream realizes the life she had always dreamed of will never happen with Cheez, who treats her like a punching bag while he's also busy running the drug connect for his boss, Gomez.Dream decides to escape with her friend, child, and all the cash she can carry along with her. Cheez feels Dream leaving him is a sign of weakness as the overseer of the Gomez Cartel, and he will do anything to stop her.Meanwhile, Low, a member of the cartel who is also eyeing Cheez's position, thinks the best he can do to spite him is to help Dream escape. Low contracts Dice and Trigga for Dream's escape even though this job will cause Trigga to return to a part of his life he worked so hard to break away from.Love meets pain and power meets betrayal as everyone fights to make sure their goal is achieved.
Chicago's biggest drug trafficker J. Ross is fresh out of the pen, and looking to reclaim his spot atop the windy city's criminal hierarchy. But first, he concocts a deadly plan of revenge. Headed up by a vicious hired gun named Vudu. Vudu's marching orders are simple, travel to neighboring Milwaukee and obliterate the ones J. Ross holds responsible for his lengthy prison stint. Meanwhile, mil-town watches as its own gangland drama unfolds. Stepbrother and stepsister team Calboy and GP make their bank by ripping off dealers, while local hoods Kadeem and Gully see their flourishing drug business as a necessary evil. A stepping stone towards stardom, and better quality of life. But as all four inch closer to achieving their respective goals, loyalties begin to shift, and codes once considered sacred are suddenly breached. This, as the threat of J. Ross's newly-arrived henchman, looms large over everyone involved.
In the mean streets of Milwaukee, a.k.a. Killwaukeee, everybody fights to make it-legally or illegally. It's no different for Jasso and Asad, two friends who hustle hard together and always have each other's backs-or for gang boss Eshy and his goons, whose easy living comes from jacking hard-working hustlers like Jasso and Asad. But when Asad is attacked by Eshy's goons, and then one of Jasso's safe houses is busted by unknown enemies, their friendship is put to test. A series of wars is set off, and those involved have only one thing in mind: revenge. This story is filled with love, lust, loyalty, loss, and larceny. It's sure to keep you flipping pages the way a good urban story should.
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