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The Kingmaker: Hustle & Power
Paperback
Publisher: Walter T. Byrd Jr.
Published: Dec 13 2024
Pages: 346
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.77 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Harlem, 1973. The heart of New York City's soul, alive with rhythm, resilience, and revolution. On these streets, where murals tell stories of pride and jazz spills from smoky clubs, life is a battleground. Harlem is more than a neighborhood-it's a kingdom, and every kingdom needs a king.
Isaiah Boss Black Cole sits on the throne. A self-made ruler forged by Harlem's unforgiving streets, Isaiah built his empire in the shadows of legends like Bumpy Johnson. From his fortress disguised as a barbershop, he protects his community with an iron fist. But power comes at a price. Violence, corruption, and the ever-present hunger for control threaten the man who sees himself as Harlem's guardian.
As cracks form in Isaiah's reign, new dangers emerge. The Italian Mafia, led by Vincent Vito Moretti of the Gambino family, returns to reclaim territory, threatening everything Isaiah has built. Meanwhile, Harlem's people demand more than survival-they demand freedom, justice, and a future for their children.
Into this storm walks Maya Thompson, a former Black Panther fleeing the FBI's wrath. Determined to reignite hope, she partners with Reverend Elijah Eli Thompson, a spiritual leader fighting for social justice. Together, they challenge Isaiah's rule, forcing him to confront the fragile line between protector and oppressor.
Alliances will shift. Betrayals will cut deep. Love will spark where it's least expected. As Harlem teeters on the edge of revolution, Isaiah must decide how far he's willing to go to keep his crown-and if the cost is worth it.
The Kingmaker: Hustle & Power is a gripping tale of empire, ambition, and a community's fight for survival. In a world where power is currency and loyalty is fleeting, who will rise, and who will fall?
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