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MVP (Murder Vengeance Power)

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Jonathon Parker and Albert Coltrane Jones are from two different worlds. Jonathan grew up in money passed along by his grandfather. Coltrane on the other hand has been on his street hustle since he was a youngster, until he catches a case at the tender age of twenty-one. With the help of Jonathon as his attorney he beats the case and they become the best of friends, but everything is not always what it seems.

Both Jonathon and Coltrane are hungry to make that almighty dollar. They eventually become business partners making more scratch than they know what to do with. Now they are flying high, both are ready to get out of the game for different reasons. Coltrane is tired of the fast life and wants to settle down. Jonathon has his eyes on the political arena and is determined to get the position by any means necessary. Even if it means backstabbing Coltrane and bringing down his empire.

As two friends go toe to toe, there is no holds bar as family secrets are revealed, murders are committed. And a ending that you wouldn't believe. As the puzzle unfolds who will be the captain savior in the end.

MVP (Murder Vengeance Power) is very different from the norm. You really have to pay attention to detail in the beginning because it will make you really think when its all said and done towards the end. There were many characters that played a key part in the storyline. Jihad has a very creative and vivid imagination.

Tangerine, Reviewer
Reader's Paradise Book Club

The two main characters in MURDER, VENGEANCE, POWER by JIHAD are as different as night and day. Jonathon Parker, a white attorney, was an introverted, troubled youth. Coltrane Jones, a Black hustler, did not even finish high-school, his education was in drug trafficking. But as much as they are different, they are the same; both want to reach that pinnacle. Jonathan wants to eclipse his father's career and finances, one good criminal case is all he needs. Coltrane wants to be the man, he is an up and coming player, and is positioning himself to assume the reins.

Coltrane is arrested for possession, a charge that should land him in prison for several years; he needs an aggressive, greedy lawyer; he meets Jonathan. Coltrane has the paper, and Jonathan has his case. After numerous underhanded deals and many forceful coercions, Coltrane is released. The results produce a bizarre friendship and a very lucrative business liaison.

The business partners continue their reign as major players, involved in everything from drugs to murder to blackmail; whatever it takes to get to the top. But, once they reach their pinnacles, both of them want out. Coltrane is tired of the business and wants to settle down with the new woman in his life. Jonathan, now a top criminal attorney, has his eyes on the Governor's Mansion. Jonathan has the political backing to get there, but there is a catch. He has to bring down his best friend, the notorious MVP, Coltrane Jones.

MURDER, VENGEANCE, POWER takes the underside of law and the topside of the underworld and produces a connection that is fierce, intense and foreboding. The men give a different twist to illegal action and carnal entertainment. The beginning of the story was saturated with too many sidebars and for a minute it slowed the pace. But the vivid storyline and the depth of the characters were the positives that made this a good read. This is my second read by JIHAD, and my initial feelings are still firm, his writing is refreshing, the action is fast and the ending was not predictable; it makes readers take a look at the bond surrounding friendship. MVP is definitely not sealed with a kiss.

Reviewed by aNN
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I deem Jihad the title of 'Spiderman' because only one such as he could weave such an intense, intricate tale. He introduces numerous characters with various settings, spins a web that all meet up centercourt and the links are just mind boggling. Amazing!!!

Jihad has struck once again!!! He begins his web with the arrival of Albert Coltrane Jones, a precocious lil boy that is sent to stay with his father, who taught him many lessons in a short time. His main teaching was to decipher how to play people like puppets and for him to always be the master puppeteer. Then there's Jonathan Parker, a troubled child, that always sought approval from him philandering father.

These two characters live two very different lives, but they meet at a crossroad and despite Coltrane's father's warning to never trust a white man, Coltrane believes that he and Jonathan are partners in a plan to become millionaires. Coltrane can't seem to discern the evil that Jonathan feeds on within. The master plan goes without any glitches and matter of fact it blossoms into a masterful dynasty.

That is until the evil within makes it's very presence known and Coltrane has to bear the brunt of the lesson with the reminder of having forgotten what his father always told him. Jihad has produced a wonderfully, almost poetic tale in which the conclusion simply blind-sides you as he unfolds all the pieces of the puzzle to reveal another masterpiece that only Jihad could commandeer!!!

Jihad is mos def a unique and exquisite story-teller and one that will remain in a class of his own. His work can NOT be categorized because it can't be contained!! Kudo's to you and continue to take your readers to the next level as only you can do!!! Major props brotha!!!!

MVP is the story of two best friends and business partners. Jonathon Parker and Coltrane Jones have a history. The best friends and business partners have been involved in everything from murder to blackmail, whatever it took to rise to stardom they did. Now that they're sitting on top of the world, heading up the two largest and most infamous strip clubs in the nation, the duo has the world at their feet. But now they both want out for different reasons.
Coltrane is tired of the drug game, the seedy underworld lifestyle that playas dream of. He's hoping to settle down with the new woman in his life. Jonathan, who is now a top sought after criminal attorney, is ready to get out of the game, too. But that's because he has his eye set on the Governor's Mansion. And now, with the backing of major political players, he just might get it. There's only one catch. Jonathan has to make a major coup... bring down his best friend, the notorious MVP, Coltrane Jones.

As two longtime friends go to war, parallel lives will collide, shocking family secrets will be unveiled and the game won't truly be over until one of them is dead.

HE'LL HAVE YOU THINKING........ WHO WOULD HAVE YOUR BACK........IT HAS TWIST TURNS,PLOT THAT IS UNBELIEVABLE. I LOVE HIS WRITING SKILLS AND HE ALWAYS TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME. I LOVE IT.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK IF YOU LIKE RIDING RHYTHM YOU'LL LOVE MVP.

FOR SOME REASON,I COULD NOT GET INTO THE BEGINNING OF THIS BOOK. MY THOUGHTS ARE, IT WAS TOOO MUCH GOING ON IN THE BEGINNING ,WHICH HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH WHAT THE STORY WAS ABOUT!!!! JONATHAN MADE A GANG OF ENEMIES, I LOVED THE COLTRANE CHARACTER , A COMPASSIONATE,GULLIBLE DRUG DEALER, WITH A MORALS(GO FIGURE). THE ENDING WAS FAR LEFT,VERY UNEXPECTED!!! WHAT HAPPENED TO COLTRANE AND MILES AT THE END??? U LEFT US HANGING THERE,U KNOW WITH OUR GOVERNMENT ANYTHING COULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THEM. ALL IN ALL THIS BOOK WAS A GREAT READ,I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO BOOK LOVERS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

Jihad's novel "MVP: Murder, Vegeance, Power" is an explosive street novel of friend, betrayl and trust. He takes you on a non-stop ride through the lives of 2 friends who are trying to reach their own respcetive goals in life. Those goals are in very close reach, but one challenge awaits them. As Jihad navagiates their tale, he also rewinds and takes you back in time.

Thanks Jihad!!

This was the first time I had ever read anything by JIHAD. It was a great book. The charactors were quite amazing. They were off the hook. You must pay close attention to every small detail. If not you will miss the whole story. I t will truly amaze you. I can't wait until the sequel comes out. Just think, something like this could truly happen. This is from the wheel chair Queen you (JIHAD) met at the BBCC in ATL in July 2009. Keep on writing.

This is the first book that I have read by this author and admittedly I am skeptical when it comes to new authors but this book was excellent. You have to pay attention at the start of the book as you find out the characters relevance towards the end of the book.

This book had me hooked and I finished it in two days. I have just ordered Jihad's book called Baby Girl. Hopefully, its just as good!!

This book started off as a 5 star then it was a little hard to get into but then picked back up. I gave it a 4 star rating because I didn't really like how it ended. All in all though this was a really good read!

I could not get into this book. It was to many charters to fast it was hard to follow along. Don't get me wrong I usually love Jihad, I was looking forward to reading this piece. I had to put it down and I don't think I will be picking it up no time to soon.