It had been a week since Running Ronnie had butchered Money Mike and the streets had already forgotten about it. Money Mike’s overdue death was shadowed by the new events in the Anchorage streets. The Feds had picked up Slim on some dope charges but Slim didn’t sell dope. Although Anchorage, Ak was just like any other major city in the United States or U. S. controlled territory, the streets were treacherous for black men. They had a way of swallowing people up whole and shitn’ them out in the system or in a hole in the ground. But why Slim? The streets of Anchorage were divided into three. A third was in shock, a third was in disbelief, and a third was enraged. Especially the MLB (Maniac Laos Brotherhood), Slim was helping them open a community center in their neighborhood. They wanted revenge.
The streets of Anchorage, Alaska are just as grimy as any other major city in the United States. Where young men are made or broken. In this suspense-thriller about Faizon and Myron, two young men who get dumped in Alaska by circumstance. They are forced to become friends and move their way up the ladder of street success finally peaking out as hired goons for a big time dopeman Money Mike. On this thrill-ride no one is spared. Snitches, pimps, crooked cops, and dirty politicians are all victims to there street level justice. It will all come to an end when a series of twisted events sends a childhood friendship into a pit of burning fire. Faizon will try to put things back together the only way he knows how but when the smoke clears he will see who really is the enemy of his enemy.
About the Author
Arthur Cromarty is a pioneering resident of Anchorage, Alaska. He has written three novels, all capturing the urban culture in the isolated metropolis known as “The Last Frontier”. His novels touch on issues such as family, love, betrayal, money, drugs, friendship, and trust. Arthur has sold books from Alaska to Europe and with the support of his beloved fans he strives to become a world-known novelist.