A Hustler's Son (Triple Crown Publications Presents) [Paperback]

T. Styles (Author)

Book Description

Series: Triple Crown Publications Presents | Publication Date: March 1, 2006

Based out of Bladensburg, Maryland, 31-year-old Janet Stayley spent her life looking for a hustler. She never knew she would find one in her 15-year-old son, Kelsi. Surrounded by violence, drugs and lies, Kelsi murders in self-defense. Suddenly Kelsi becomes charged with the new-found feeling he associates with becoming a man, and feels he can take on anything, including his mother's cheating lover. The heat of murder ensues and Janet feels it's time to make a permanent move out of Maryland. Before doing so, she plans one last murder which, if goes as planned, could ultimately be worth millions. To top it all off, Janet has not revealed to her son the biggest secret yet.

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About the Author

With a goal to become one of the world's greatest multi-genre African American female authors, T. Styles takes her swing at her true love, Urban Lit writing. Born in Southeast Washington, D.C, and raised in Houston, Texas, she now resides in Baltimore County, Maryland with her son. She credits her creativity to God, the hundreds of DVDs she has in her collection and trailblazers such as Sister Souljah, saying that, ''In order to be blessed, you have to pay homage to those who've paved the way.'' Although writing is her love, she is certainly multi-talented. Having worked as a Certified Massage Therapist, Model and Public Speaker for major companies/organizations such as The Office of the US Supreme Court, Marriot, Carefirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Eduserc, she has discovered that her true passion is writing. In addition to working with companies and individuals regarding Health and Wellness issues, T spends her time speaking honestly about the issues she's experienced with the law as a juvenile. She is no stranger to the complexities and issues of the street. ''I believe urban writing doesn't glorify crime, it brings to light what really exists. It is my hope that through writing, I can steer as many young people away from this lifestyle as possible. To me, there's no harm in that.'' With an excellent support system, including her son and best friend, she plans to use all of the tools at her disposal, as she strives to create the next greatest novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Triple Crown Publications (March 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976789493
• ISBN-13: 978-0976789499
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #79,009 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You can always trust your mother???, March 25, 2006

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This review is from: A Hustler's Son (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

Janet Stayley and her son, Kelsi, almost had the perfect "mother-son" relationship. Their love, commitment and bond for each other was strong - but not without complications.

There was anything that Janet wouldn't do to shield Kelsi from the seduction on the streets but when she found out her baby boy was already in the arms of the street hustle she decides it's time to enhance her son's awareness for street survival.

Kelsi loves, adores and trusts his mom, which ultimately gives her full access to his life (personal female affairs included).

Murdering a fellow high school students spiels Kelsi into a whole new aura of life. Moms is there to ease the burden. In her effects to tighten her son's streets skills she reveals some of her past "history" to Kelsi.

Janet was the recipient of an abusive home at the hands of her father and four brothers. Her own mother was too weak to defend Janet from their heinous acts against her, thus forcing Janet to run away at the young age if 13.

In her street survival, Janet, gets caught up with the lowest of snakes,depriving herself of any dignity & self-respect; just to survive life as a human being. Her only joy/hope/consolation of the street life was the birth of her son (against the wishes of his father).

Kelsi is devastated to learn of his mother's dark past, but he listens and learns fast... and so the life of mother-son hustle duo is born.

Unfortunately, Janet has spun a fatal web for herself and her son; she has revived a pit of snakes from her past and Keshi seems to be set on self-destruction.

All Janet ever wanted was love and she found it in there in her son, but then it was too late... It seems she has signed a promise note of death for both her and Kelsi.

The book was a fast,easy read and served with suspense. The storyline is different but believable. I enjoyed this book.



Star Rating:****4.5

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Off the hook..., January 9, 2007

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This review is from: A Hustler's Son (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

this book was off the hook..it has me wondering if there is going to be a "hustler's son" part two...so T Styles, if you are not working on it now, then please start...I loved this book so much, I was sneaking in the bathroom at work to read it...this book was finished in a day in a half.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a mother, July 16, 2006

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This review is from: A Hustler's Son (Triple Crown Publications Presents) (Paperback)

When I began this book, I had no idea what it would be about.

The book begins with the life of Kelsi and his mother Janet. The two of them are as thick as theives. Kelsi has started living a lifestyle that has him out of control. To try to bring more money inot the house and take Kelsi out of the streets, Janet takes on a second job. It seems as though life is going good for them.

Janet is back with the man she loves, Delonte, and Kelsi is dating Keisha. Kelsi's relationship with Keisha is going pretty good until her ex-boyfriend surfaces and is not happy with Keisha not wanting him. After being confronted by Keisha's ex, Kelsi must make some adult decisions.

After experiencing things a 15 year old shouldn't, Kelsi goes to his mother for guidance.

Will Kelsi's mother provide with the direction he needs, or will she put him on the path of destruction.

This is a must read for anyone looking for a fast paced, non stop drama.