Is It a Crime: A Street Saga [Paperback]

Roy Glenn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2003

A different type of love story, by roy glenn. An exciting blend of romance, mystery and danger, Is it a Crime combines these powerful elements into an explosive tale of love on the edge. Is it a Crime tells the story of Mike Black, whose violent rise to power earned him the name Vicious Black. Although he has everything he ever wanted, none of it seems to matter. He becomes enchanted with Cassandra Sims, a beautiful woman involved in the drug business. When an attempt is made on her life, Mike rescues her and becomes her protector. On the trail of her attacker, their relationship develops with an intriguing journey through Washington DC, Miami Beach and the Bahamas in the backdrop. The pursuit leads them back to New York City where all the pieces to the puzzle come together.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I guarantee that this book will make readers not want to put it down because of the action and suspense. It's a winner! -- Renarda Williams Free Press

Once in a while I find a book on my desk that challenges me. "Is It A Crime," written by Roy Glenn is one of those books. The challenge was to cast out tradition and judgment until I got to the heart of the novel. It didn't take long for me realize that I was onto something special. We have entered a new genre here. I have deemed it the "Real World Genre."

Roy Glenn's characters takes up into the world of today. A world of fast paced aggression and dedication to the American Dream by whatever means necessary. Their world is harsh and threatening. It disturbs us, shakes us up; but if we drop our prejudices long enough, we find ourselves deep into a beautiful love story and a world or morality where friendship and family means what it is supposed to mean. It is a world where men respect women and family. It is a world where ordinary people do what they have to do to survive. "Is it a crime" is a book that you won't be able to put down. -- Cliff Chandler Host / Producer Art With A Capital A

Roy Glenn has easily slipped into the ranks of literary stars on the rise. His first Novel "Is It A Crime" contains all the elements of a compelling story told with the insight and perspective of someone close to the characters and events. His Story does more than move, it gyrates. The reader is taken to emotional heights rarely accomplished by first time authors. It is a must read. -- Lee Meadows Host of Book Beat/WPON

Roy developed his characters in a detailed well thought manner, creating personas that were larger than the pages they were translated to, Characters that, somewhere in your past you will feel you knew that person. -- Ron Johnson --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 311 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (December 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974363618
• ISBN-13: 978-0974363615
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,124,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Known as the master of urban suspense, Roy Glenn began writing his first novel Is It a Crime, what he then called "a different type of love story" in 1995. Unable to find a publisher he decided to start his own publishing company Brittney Press Publishing and released Is It a Crime, which became a best seller and gave birth to the popular character, Mike Black.
The novels that followed which include, MOB, Drug Related, Payback, Outlaw and In A Cold Sweat, as well as the recently released No More Tears in the End the seventh installment in The Mike Saga. Roy is also a contributing author of Girls From da Hood and Around the Way Girls 4 and Gigolos Get Lonely Too. His other novels include Crime of Passion, Body of Evidence and Ulterior Motive feature the character, attorney Marcus Douglas.
Roy was born and raised in The Bronx and currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida where he is working on several projects including Bury Me Deep and Commit To Violence, the next two books in the Mike Black Saga. And Killing Them Softly, an erotic tale of murder.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Player Haters can't fade this one!, March 6, 2000

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"2ride" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is It A Crime (Paperback)

When I began reading this book, I was catch up almost immediately by the realism and intensity of the characters. I found the story line to be a fast pace exciting read with enough romance and mystery to keep the story tight and flowing. One page forced me to read the next. I was so into it that I began to feel as if I knew Shy. And loved her. It really is a different type of love story as the author promised. Escapist entertainment of the highest order.

One thing is for sure, on that day when they ask, "What did you do? How did you put it down?" This brother will be able to say, "I was real about it!"

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In View Of, February 16, 2000

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Tina M. Smith "A Marley Fan" (U.S.A) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Is It A Crime (Paperback)

In 2 words..Very Enjoyable. I was very overcome by the intensity of this book. It took me a total of two days to read this book. I look forward to reading more novels by this new author roy glenn.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An exciting read, January 17, 2000

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Bridget Anderson (Atlanta, G.A.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Is It A Crime (Paperback)

Roy Glenn has written an exciting, fast paced, and interesting story. Mike Black is a hero with a vicious past, and a bright future. Cassandra Sims is an interesting and unusual heroine. The characters leap off the page at you. This is a very different love story and one you won't soon forget. A must read.