Books published by Lock Down Publications

The dark, seedy, and grimy trenches of Harlem, New York is no playground. But KAMMRON and BONKERS are out to make it theirs by cooperation or force. Those that ride with them are offered prosperity in the game. Those that oppose them are facing death.When the money piles up, along with it comes street fame, notoriety, and a long line of enemies. Will Kammron and Bonkers be able to outwit the many treacherous thugs who thirst for the blood of the young COKE KINGS? Or will the unforgiving lifestyle of a kingpin bring them down to their knees?In the pursuit of hood riches, power, love, victory and dominance, happiness just might be more fleeting than it's worth.

Over the course of a tumultuous and violent few years, EBONY has cheated death time and time again in a hot quest to get revenge on family members who've betrayed her. The price of her victory is unpalatable for many, but sweet to Ebony's taste. But everything that's sweet isn't necessarily delicious. IVY is far from dead, and her reappearance just might prove to be fatal for Ebony. WHAT BAD BITCHES DO is go hard for their crowns in this twisted love story that has many sinners and few saints. In life, the wicked may prosper but only for so long. Eventually, these ferocious females just might get what they deserve. The question is: Will they want it?

Drama erupts from the cracks of STORM's broken marriage and everything is turned upside down. When emotions reach a burning crescendo, violence soon follows and any day could be her very last. GOTTI is on a mission to take back what's his. The blood in his veins is boiling as he's hell-bent to reclaim his place in the lives of his first love and their seed. But DOMINIC, the new man in Storm's life, isn't one to fold under the threat from another man.Now that Storm's dirty past and deceitfulness has ignited a deadly love triangle in which two alpha males are on a death mission to come out on top, will she cause one to die and the other to go to jail? It was all fun and games when she was screaming MARRIED TO A BOSS, PREGNANT BY MY EX, but now shyt is real!Can Storm somehow turn a violent mano o mano battle into a peaceful ending? Or will everyone perish in love and war?

After losing his beloved son to killers' bullets that were meant for him, SHOWBIZ goes on a bloody rampage to avenge the death. With hot vengeance fueling his cold, calculating fury, he will stop at nothing until revenge is meted out on totality. Meanwhile, there's a war being waged for control of the Vegas Empire. The winner stands to inherit millions of dollars, along with glamour and prestige. With so much on the line, no one can be trusted or underestimated. In order to claim the throne, Showbiz must annihilate someone who is his own flesh and blood. Will the prince carry out this unthinkable task? Or will TRISTAN strike first? There can only be one true KING OF NEW YORK. Which brother will it be?

After learning about the kidnapping of his mother and children, SONNY is furious. With the BLOOD OF A BOSS running through his veins, even prison bars can't stop him from retaliating with no regard for human life. But who deserves his smoke? Is it his most fierce enemy, the YBM? Or someone in Sonny's same bloodline?The streets have seen nothing like HEEMY, the young shooter who is sent to carry out murder and mayhem in Sonny's absence. Will Heemy be strong enough to hold it down in his big homie's absence? Or will the drama from the YBM, with GRIP lurking in the shadows, be too much for the young hitter to handle?The wolves of The Roundtable are thirsty for blood. Their motivation is power, and their method is body snatching. They each have a master plan, and Grip is no different. But what he never anticipates is that his secret ally, MADAM FRANÇOIS, has a plan of her own.When perceived loyalty turns out to be a farce, the game becomes violently unpredictable and blood will flow non-stop. Which side can withstand the bloodletting once the bodies begin to drop?

Death and cold-blooded murder has always been a part of DELONTAE MATHIS' life. He's reaped the nefarious rewards of his so-called get down, and he's paid his debts for his sins, or has he?When the gates of prison open to free the man known as The Lion, back into a world that can be unforgiving and cruel, will he embrace a new chance to go straight or will the predator inside of him seek its prey? Can a woman's love tame a true beast? Or will a killa always continue to kill?Delontae wants to walk a clean path, but when karma keeps knocking at his door, it forces him into a KILL ZONE that's as familiar to him as his own skin. When that happens it's do-or-die, and the guns come out. All is forsaken in a deadly battle to survive mentally and physically once The Lion begins to roar.

O'DAWG is shot up and fighting for his life in the county jail, while he is facing a life sentence for murder. Just when he feels like things couldn't get any worse, it does! He stumbles across the real identity of BOOBIE's killer. And what he finds out is earth shattering and causes blood to pour out of his eyes! He vows when he hits the streets, the city of Portland will never be the same.The Gutta squad is still trying to destroy what he built up by any means necessary, especially while he is locked up. The Mob life have been taking hits from the outside as they crumble from within. Will O'Dawg be able to keep his empire from falling or will he be the one to destroy everything? When secrets from the dark come to the light, loyalties will be tested and the streets will be flooded with blood as every man fights to stay alive. It's no longer over money, it's personal now. Blood in my Eyes is a story of extreme treachery, disloyalty, greed, money and pride. Who will live? Who will die?

HEINOUS is his name. Money, murder, savagery and women is his game. Chicago, Illinois a.k.a. Chiraq is about to be forced to bow to a smooth talking, animalistic terror who's been born and bred in its worst slums.Backed by a crew of blood thirsty, cold-hearted head knockers, Heinous refuses to bow down to the deeply entrenched organizations that rule the streets. His defiance breeds contempt and he immediately becomes target of every gunman with a hot bullet in their clip.True gangstaz don't run from trouble, they run to it! So, the clap back from Heinous and his team is fierce as he sets out to annihilate all those who want him dead. In the bloody battle for supremacy, Heinous' squad earns much more than riches and respect. They also earn the title of KINGPIN KILLAZ.Will this exalted title be a declaration of their success? Or will it ultimately be the thing that brings them down?

JAHMANI is rocked to the core after an enemy launches a vicious attack against someone close to his heart. Could this lead to the downfall of the young animal? Or will his savagery increase? The streets are clapping at Jahmani from every angle. The intent is to leave him dead in the dirt. In the midst of the gunplay, ARI captures his heart and leads him on the path of destruction. Her grip on him seems destined to end with a graveyard ceremony.Just when Jahmani's fate begins closing in on him, MISTY enters the picture, determined to save a boss from certain peril. But some bonds are impossible to break, especially when they're strengthened by the power of supreme "P". All hell breaks loose, and the city will be rained on by the Tears of an Animal, who could not be tamed in A BRONX TALE 2.

MAH'LANI has had her share of bad relationships. Some ended in heartbreak while others were full of infidelity and lies. Then, along comes DOMINIC, a tall, muscular-built, caramel God, who seems to fulfill all of her wants and desires. But, as the saying goes: everything that glitters isn't gold.When Mr. Perfect turns into the opposite of who he first seemed to be, will Mah'lani have enough sense to walk away before bad turns to worse? Or will she fool herself into believing things will get better if she stays?Things become even more complicated after Mah'lani's dad, MALCOLM, comes home from prison and wants back in her life. Will Malcolm and Dominic butt heads over what's best for Mah'lani? Is her love stronger for her man than it is for her father?The answer is a twisted tale that leads to an unexpected CRIME OF PASSION that will leave you with your mouth wide open.

With the death of his mother and his father being strung out on heroin, MENACE took to the streets at a very young age. Being focused on his money and his grind, he didn't have time for love. That is until, he falls for the beautiful SHATIRA.Shatira lives the life of a ghetto Cinderella, being treated like a second class citizen by her evil stepmother, DELORES, and her wicked twin sons, LEVON and LERON, until Menace rescues her from her world of torment and nightmares.While on the run, a hood romance blossoms between Menace and Shatira and they find themselves madly in love. But trouble invades their paradise when FLOCKA, Menace's best friend, runs afoul of a crime boss, setting off a chain of events that guarantees death for the lovely, young couple.During this time, Menace realizes there's a thin line between friend and foe, and that sometimes your woman is the realest nigga on your team. But more importantly he'll come to understand that THE STREETS DON'T LOVE NOBODY.

JAYDEN is on a mission to track down NICO, his former right-hand man, and serving him swift and cold street justice. Once that deadly deed is done, Jayden can focus on leading the infamous "Philly Shooters" to prominence. Along the way, he will encounter fatal resistance that stretches from Philadelphia to Atlanta. When the war reach the Dirty South, Jayden finds his back against the wall and must search deep within himself to overcome and escape the wrath of his many enemies. But who can he trust to hold him down and bust their guns at his side? Soon, greed and betrayal outweighs loyalty and the imminent downfall of a magnetic street king lurks around every corner. Will the weight of it all be too much for Jayden to bare? Will he break down and fold? Or will the young Philly king remain ROTTEN TO THE CORE and prevail against all odds?

From a very young age he was a savage in the making, as he robbed and murked his way to a reputation that was both feared and respected in Harlem. Along the way he loved a few, none more than the woman that gave birth to him. What KALEB would do for his mother outweighed any type of loyalty he had for those who mentored him in the streets. If they had to become prey, they became prey, point blank.When Kaleb's hood idles become his fiercest enemies, will the game chew him up and spit him out? Or will the young hitta RISE TO POWER and show the old heads that it's a new day and age in New York?With his success comes, power, street fame, fast money and beautiful women. But behind every corner there's a grim reaper waiting to snatch the youngin's life. Can anyone survive and master the game when there's so many inherent pitfalls along the path? Kaleb believes he can even if he must accumulate a pile of bodies to prove it.

SHOWBIZ is the first born, and prince of the infamous drug lord, CHICO VEGA. True to his bloodline, he is relentless, cold-hearted, street-smart and vicious beyond description. But will his treacherous acumen also become his undoing? From a young age he's been told by his mother, AMELIA, that he's the heir to the family's dynasty, but the young wolf lacks the patience to wait. With big plans, Showbiz hits the grimy, unforgiving ghettos of New York on a twofold mission. First he must conquer the game from borough to borough. Then, he'll attempt the unthinkable. With ruthless and lethal aggression, Showbiz comes for his father's throne. Love, loyalty nor a familial bond can dissuade him. But Chico is not to be tested without severe consequences. Who will survive this interpersonal war, father or son? Only one can be KING OF NEW YORK.

Back on the streets after serving a three-year prison bid, T-RIDA is faced with mad drama and huge obstacles, including a baby mama whose troubles become an added weight on his back.The future doesn't look promising until he takes to the streets to do what he does best, lay suckaz down! But at what price will his criminal prosperity come?When a man chooses to dance with the Devil, he must pay for his sins. Can T-Rida escape the inevitable downfall as he and his crew climb to the top in the game and prove that they are the real GORILLAZ IN THE BAY? Or will he meet a fatal demise?T-Rida's homies, TOMMY GUNZ and VOORHEEZE, are about that gunsmoke too, as they clique up to form the Neva Die Dragon Gang, the Bay area's most feared and respected organization. But on the road to riches, a man can become his own worst enemy. When that happens, the heavens will cry blood and the game will become downright unscrupulous.

What happens when one woman covet what belongs to the other? Close friends, MISTY and ALEX, find their friendship at stake when one of them sleeps with the other's husband. Will their sisterly bond hold the friendship together or will payback be delivered in a cold, calculating way? Meanwhile, lust and sex is leading to a fierce battle between TERRY and BRIAN as they compete for KENOSHA'S affection between the sheets. Who will ultimately win? Or will a woman's body be the destruction of both men? The insidious interplay in the flesh game creates an ugly roller-coaster of betrayal, deceit and double dealing in HER MAN, MINE'S TOO, as morals get tossed aside for sexual gratification. But will it be worth it in the end?

JAHMANI is smooth, calculating, and vicious underneath his calm exterior. With dreams of obtaining duffel bags of ill-gained riches and escaping the jungle that is the Bronx, he begins a journey to put his plan into motion. Along the way, anybody can get some gun smoke if they cross his path, as many will. It's no secret, New York niccas are the grimiest. One after the other decides to test Jahmani's mettle. With a heart as cold as ice, the young savage lets his gun establish just what he's about, but his gun isn't the only one spitting out death in the borough. Will Jahmani ultimately rule the streets? Or will the streets become his dying place? Beautiful, luscious and forbidden ARI WILLIAMS is the twinkle in Jahmani's eyes. She is the prize for all that he does. Could she be the rider he needs during his bloody comeuppance? Or could his pursuit of Ari be a death wish in disguise.

TREASURE falls for PAIN, a street nigga who lives by the motto "Get rich or die hustling". Pain is nothing like any of the bad boys she's dated before. He's a gentlemanly thug that knows how to treat a lady, between the sheets and in the streets. This relationship is like a dream come true for Treasure. That's until one night of infidelity turns the couple's world upside down and sends it spiraling out of control. Will Treasure forgive Pain for his cheating? Or will his one-night stand bring their relationship to an end?

While in prison, TYSON beats down a couple of goons sent to murder his cousin, CODY, over an unpaid drug debt. After witnessing the botch hit he puts on his relative, GRIEF, a Bay Area shot-caller, is thoroughly impressed with the young thug's fighting skills. He makes a deal with him: act as a bodyguard for his daughter, R&B's superstar sensation, TREASURE GOLD, in exchange for his cousin's well being behind the wall. Seeing he has no other choice in the matter, Tyson takes the OG up on his offer. But with a warning: whatever fate befalls the songstress, his cousin will meet soon after.Upon his release from prison, Tyson meets the beautiful Treasure and in time they establish a love connection. Everything seems to be fine. That is until Big Willie Records' shady past comes back to haunt him and puts the biggest star on the label in danger. With death around each and every corner, Tyson realizes he may have bitten off more than he can chew. But he's willing to put his freedom and even his life in jeopardy to protect the woman he now loves.

TYSON and TREASURE are head over heels in love and have made plans for their future. Unfortunately, the possibility of their sex tape going worldwide rocks their usually happy home. Tyson vows to get the tape back before it can go viral and blemish the R & B diva's name. But that mission is put on hold when a change of events pits him against an unforeseen enemy. Armed with two .45s, does Tyson have what it takes to defeat the odds and give Treasure a romance that only fairytales are made of? Or will his life come to a tragic end? Filled with love, sex, murder, betrayal and deceit, this is a read you don't want to miss.

It's gunz up in Riverdale, a city south of ATL, as HUNCHO, a trigger-happy youngin' becomes the target of retribution when he murders the twin brother of a well-respected gang member in his quest to establish his crew as the dominating force of the Southside. Huncho's squad, the Southside Mafia, ignites a war that sets off a trail of bloodfire across Clayton County. The brazen gang leader quickly becomes the target of a vengeful brother and an ambitious, unrelenting detective. DRE is a major force in the infamous Hit Squad Taliban. Out to avenge his twin's murder, he goes after Huncho with a venom unmatched in the annals of street crime. The bloody beef between these two certified hittas earn them the ire of the Gang Task Force, as something must be done in order for authorities to regain control of a city that is now dubbed TRIGGADALE for its record amount of gun smoke. Enter beautiful, sexy and dangerous women who play vital roles in the men's rise and falls. With a thick mixture of street savagery, cunning minds and vicious intentions, the women help escalate the drama. In the end, which side will prevail and at what cost?

Young, beautiful and intelligent LEILANI is the classic daddy's girl, whose future seems bright and limitless. She has plans to become a lawyer, steering clear of the downfalls that engulf many girls her age. But those plans take a drastic turn when she meets COY, a proverbial bad boy with a lot of intoxicating aura that Leilani will find hard to resist. Raised in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, where crime and getting money was his everyday mission, Coy's gangsta pumped fear in the hearts of many. Women mean little to nothing to the streetwise hooligan, but Leilani's love just might soften his cold heart. Or is it too late for her to turn a savage into a gentle thug? BLINDED BY HIS LOVE, Leilani can only pray for the best once Coy's true demons come out and circumstances strip away every shred of her naivete and force her to face the true man she had forsaken everything for. Will Leilani be able to escape Coy's treacherous grip and reclaim her good girl status? Or will he force her into a dark place where there's no return?

After the sudden and brutal murders of their parents, MAURICIO, SOSA and MAXIMO are left to survive the mean inner city streets of Chicago by any means necessary. Through a stroke of fate, the brothers are taken in by BIG JIM, one of Chi-Town's most notorious kingpins, and introduced into the unmerciful game of narcotics trafficking.After learning crucial details about what happened to his parents, Mauricio confronts the suspected culprit, stirring up mad conflict in the organization he and his brothers once went hard for.Meanwhile, Maximo is wavering between following his brothers or staying in good graces with Big Jim. Is it family over everything? Or will he choose not to bite the hand that feeds them? Maximo's decision just might determine life or death for many.Will the Renegade Boys be able to shut down Big Jim's team and take what's rightfully theirs? Or will they have to sacrifice much more than they ever imagined when they collide with a savvy beast who's determined to remain on top?

TRISTAN, the prince of the infamous Vega family, finds himself in a deadly do or die situation that threatens the very core of New York's most powerful crime organization. How Tristan responds to this threat could determine the fate of everything and everyone he loves, including his envious older brother who refuses to play his position. SHOW BIZ vows that the only way Tristan will man the throne is over his dead body, and he has no plans of dying anytime soon. With two strong-willed alpha males pitted against each other, the boroughs of New York will bleed murder and mayhem. Hide the women and children! With BRITTANY fighting for her life, and PERJAH, Tristan's first real love, in the crosshairs of Show Biz' gun, how will Tristan rescue his ladies and defeat this savage of an enemy? Who will ultimately step upon the throne and wear the distinguished title KING OF NEW YORK?

Faced with drama, deceit and adversity, DIAMOND remains stoic in her quest to prove that she can hold her own in the game against any man, goon or savage. Her unrelenting style rubs some the wrong way, but it leads to the exposure of a traitor amongst her circle. How the Queen Pin deals with disloyalty will determine her fate, because the streets are watching. Will ANTONIO'S handpicked successor make the right moves to sustain the family's stature? Or will A DRUG KING AND HIS DIAMOND wither under the intense pressure being applied by those who are determined to bring them down? Meanwhile, NAVA is scheming to get back into KING'S good graces, at all cost. Little does she realize that the road to King's heart is paved with bullets, trickery and immovable resistance. When the dust settles, whose blood will stain the streets? And whose blood will prove to be indestructible?

ASSATA is a legend whose loyalty is thicker than blood. His gangsta is stamped official and his heart knows no fear. When ruthless killers gun down his closest friend, nothing will stop him from honoring the vow he made to his mans before he took his last breath. But this time he's up against a ruthless killer who fears no one, either.In the midst of a calculating and deadly street war, Assata meets JAZZY, who is able to penetrate his cold heart. Will Jazzy's love make him susceptible to his enemy's vicious surprise attacks? Or will her presence solidify his savagery?Fresh out of college, Jazzy walks into a storm of blood and bullets that she never expected to encounter. Will Assata be able to protect his queen? Or will her unlikely dance with the devil pave her way to an early grave, as she and her man seek to find the answer to a puzzle that joins them at the hip? WHO SHOT YA may turn out to be a question they should have never been asked.

After losing everything, POP takes C-NOTE's head to GONZO, hoping to clear his name. Instead of receiving a pass from his plug, Pop is given seventy-two hours to leave town or he'll have an on onslaught of bullets aimed at him and his family. Broke, homeless and bitter, Pop relocates his family to Houston, Texas, seeking a new start in the game. There he meets BORN READY, a man who plays the streets like a game of chess. When a supreme hustler and a fearless gunner join forces, there's no stopping their rise to the top. But treachery, deceit and trouble lies in wait. The fast money is good, but Pop's woman, QUEENIE, prefers his love and attention much more than his riches. When the streets become more important to Pop than his home, will he still be able to trust the woman he loves? Or will his neglect of her breed the unthinkable in her heart? Whatever comes with the game, good or bad, Pop is determined to live or die by A GANGSTER'S CODE, the only true way to become a Thug Immortal.

RICH and his Fast Money crew hit a major lick that catapults him to the top of the hierarchy of the trap, where he sits like a true boss. His next mission is to find out who murdered his baby sister, KEYONNA. But when all signs point to ANDREA, Rich refuses to believe what is before his eyes. Is the TRAPHOUSE KING blinded by a woman's powerful sexuality and guile? Or is he too clever to fall for the trickery of those who stand to gain the most from misinformation?While Rich is on a bloody mission to uncover the shocking truth, the glitz and glamour, along with street supremacy begins to corrupt the hearts of those closest to him. In the end, there can only be one who sits on the throne, all opposers must perish. Will Rich meet his demise before he can stake his claim? Or will he master the game and become King?

NICO is released from prison and he's on a rampage, with JAYDEN being his main target. The stink of betrayal that his right-hand man left behind when he crossed him smells all across Philadelphia, and boring less than death can erase the stench. Meanwhile, WHITNEY is caught in the middle of the ensuing bloodbath. Will blood remain thicker than water? Or will she be loyal to the father of the child she's about to bear? One thing for sure, she'll have to choose a side, and neither man will accept her wavering. With the stakes growing by the day and multiple enemies closing in around him, Jayden plugs in with a relentless crew of young savages who will ride hard for him. But it's going to take a whole ROTTEN TO THE CORE army to defeat Nico.When the bloodletting comes to an end, there will be no mistake as to who is the boss of the Philly streets.

MARSHAWN ANDERSON, better known on the streets as O-DAWG, is steadfast on making his crew, Mob Life, the biggest and most respected drug gang in Portland, Oregon. The clique of dangerous goons live by the creed "Mob up or get shot down." Many will swear by this motto, while many more will die opposing it.O-Dawg isn't just a thug, he's a hot rapper who's being courted by the largest record labels in the industry, but he would rather rock a gun than a mic. Will this decision cause him to lose everything he cherishes, including those closest to his heart? Or will his murderous get down bring him more riches and street cred than the music industry had to offer?The road to the top of the unscrupulous drug game is littered with betrayal, backstabbing and deceit. The bond between friends isn't always as strong as it seems when duffel bags of money and jealousy is thrown into the mix.Meanwhile, O-Dawg is about to find out that other crews won't hesitate to clap back. When the bodies begin to pile up and the cops get hot on their trail, what will these young gangstaz do? Will they turn on one another? Or will it remain STEADY MOBBIN' to the penitentiary or the grave?