Kirjahaku

"Meet Elijah, a bright young man from humble beginnings who finds himself consumed with the desire for revenge after the murder of his beloved stepfather, Virgil. Despite being a non-fighter, Elijah purchases a gun and stakes out the killer's apartment, only to be thwarted by the police. As he struggles with the concept of revenge, Elijah must also confront the possibility of facing legal consequences and leaving his pregnant mother, Khadijah, to fend for herself.In this gripping tale, Elijah learns that intelligence and non-violence do not equate to weakness, and that revenge is not always the best course of action. As he navigates his way through the aftermath of the tragedy, Elijah must come to terms with the difficult choices that lie ahead and find a way to support his family in the face of unimaginable loss. This thought-provoking novel will leave readers questioning their own beliefs about justice, revenge, and the true meaning of strength."

Seven is a twenty-eight-year-old ex-con living in Charlotte, North Carolina. An irresistible ladies’ man, he even managed to charm a female corrections officer while in prison—which led to her not only losing her job but also becoming pregnant with his child. Seven is trying to put his past behind him and make a new life for himself, earning an honest living. He looks for steady, meaningful employment, but unfortunately quickly realizes that toiling away at a day job won’t afford him the lifestyle to which he is accustomed. The drug game is all too tempting, and when he meets another ex-con named Ditty, the two are drawn to each other and consider going into a business where the payoff is big but the stakes are high…and possibly deadly.