Paper Chasers [Paperback]

Mark Anthony (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2007

Set in the summer of 1991, at a time when the crack epidemic was wreaking havoc in just about every major city in America, "Paper Chasers" follows the lives of The Fourth Crew, a close-knit gang of ballers from Queens, NY. "Paper Chasers" intricately chronicles the thoughts and actions of the crew and the repercussions of the fast money lifestyle. This is a tale of good and evil that shows you how money corrupts friends, morals, cops and even the federal government. This book is so engaging you won't be able to put it down!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mark Anthony is a talented author with a unique writing style that is crisp, clear, and full of sharp detail. This Queens, NY native made his literary debut with "Paper Chasers", which reached #6 on the Essence Magazine Bestsellers list. The hard-hitting drama is based loosely on his own life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 300 pages
• Publisher: Urban Books (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933967307
• ISBN-13: 978-1933967301
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mark Anthony is a true trendsetter and pioneer., September 29, 2003

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new_york_islander_11 (Grafton Wisconsin) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paper Chasers (Paperback)

I have never read a novel written in first person that so vividly portrays what was really going on in the drug infested streets of Queens back in 91. This book keeps it real without being riddled with profanity. Mark Anthony is trailblazing a new path with his writing style which will probably be often imitated but never quite duplicated.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book...i truly loved the story, March 18, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Paper Chasers (Paperback)

Mark Anthony is a truly gifted and unique writter...Paper chaser AkA Urban masscare is a story that will draw you into the world of young males growing up in Queens and how they have that drive to get that money and do whatever it'll takes to succeed in the drug trade. I loved the way he wrote the book without any cursing...shows skills to do something different and you still feel the story. I'm truly waiting for his next book to drop.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The All Mighty Dollar, May 2, 2005

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Delonya Conyers {Hotchklate} "Coast2CoastReaders" (Bronx, N.Y.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paper Chasers (Paperback)

The Summer of 1991, a perfect back drop for this tale of ordinary guys tired of being just ordinary. But just where does the chase of the all mighty dollar lead this crew of life-long friends from Queens?

Holz the main character comes form a two parent home, has graduated high-school, has a job and a good girlfriend. But he will still fall to peer pressure and risk it all for material gain.

I've read a lot of books about friends venturing into illegal activites looking for the come-up. But what differs in Mr. Anthony's tale is the reality of the outcome of such ventures. Is there a price to pay for the fast life? Come follow the Fourth Crew and find out.

Excellent novel describing a very memorable summer in NYC and an unforgettable crew.