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Tales from da Hood

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Street Chronicles, Tales From Da Hood, is a compilation of five stories by Seven, The Ghost, Akbar Pray, Y Blak Moore, and Niki Turner. The book starts off with Big Daddy, a lesbian pimp who receives her just desserts by the story's end. Second, the reader is introduced to Cojack, a drug-dealer, who finds the good life is not as good it appears when he experiences double-dealing and addiction on a personal level. The third story is the story of a young man who seeks revenge on the people that killed his family when he was a toddler. The fourth story involves a cowardly young boy who grows up to be a drug dealer. Problem is...once a coward always a coward. The final story delves into the life of Angel, a journalist by day and gangsta's girlfriend by night.

I found each story to be raw, real and a page turner from the start. Usually when several authors embark on a project of this sort there is at least one weak link in the chain. To my surprise, Tales From Da Hood was an exception. Even if you are not one for street lit, Tales From Da Hood will hold your interest as this collection is well-written with some real life lessons attached to each story.

If you are looking for a fun and entertaining read, Tales From Da Hood
will not disappoint.

T. RHYTHM KNIGHT
APOOO BookClub

Nikki Turner's new release STREET CHRONICLES: Tales From Da Hood is
a compilation of raw and compelling stories that depicts real life
in the hood. Turner personally selected the stories to feature in
this anthology that includes works from up and coming writers of
street lit. The book includes writing from Seven, The Ghost, Akbar
Pray, Y Blak Moore and Turner herself.

My favorite story from the book is "Big Daddy" by Seven which is the
tale of Big Daddy, a lesbian pimp who is all about making the
almighty dollar. Her actions in past and present relationships lead
to a very explosive ending to this story. I also enjoyed "No Mercy"
by incarcerated author Akbar Pray which is a chilling and heart-
wrenching story of the vicious cycle that is started when three-year
old, Antwan Dawson witnesses the brutal murder of his entire family
in a botched robbery. The other stories that complete the
compilation are: "360" by The Ghost; "Thicker Than Mud" by Y Blak
Moore and "Gotta Have a Ruffneck" by Nikki Turner.

I enjoyed this book because it gave a very realistic view of street
life. The pimp and drug dealers were not all rich. They were
struggling with good and bad days on the block. The lifestyle was
not glamorized. The stories were surprisingly coarse and gritty.
The writing styles of the various authors held their own flavor.
Each story was well written. I am looking for future works from
several of the authors. I am not a big fan of urban fiction but I
would highly recommend this book to others.

Reviewed by Paula Henderson
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

I thank Nikki Turner for bringing these different authors together in one book of short stories. I even enjoyed the Introduction by Kwame Teague. It would be beneficial to current authors as well as those wanting to enter this genre of writing to buy this book, the storytelling is excellent. All of the stories are good but to me Big Daddy came out swinging. Buy this and pick your favorite, it's worth it.

Big Daddy by Seven - This is a pimp game that will have you twisted when you read it. You may have to read some of the first few pages again because you're going to say is this for real? Hands down, this author's story was my favorite. I don't want to give any of the surprises away, just read it.

360 by The Ghost - This story is about Cojack, a dope dealer who gets seriously caught up. Drug use, snitches, the feds, all are contained within this story. Another fast read.

No Mercy by Akbar Pray - This story is on some straight revenge. Antwan spends his adulthood vowing to avenge his family's murders. He won't stop until everyone pays.

Thicker Than Mud by Y. Blak Moore - Dodo comes home after doing time in jail to find out that Danny Man, his friend's little brother, has become "that" man. Dodo's sister, Crystal, is one of Danny Man's ladies. Dodo doesn't like the man that Danny Man has grown to become and wants his sister to wise up before it's too late. Who will have the last laugh?

Gotta Have A Ruffneck by Nikki Turner - This story deals with what many women crave, the bad boy. Angel Delaney gets her wish all in one night with Dee, a thug who's the total opposite of her current boyfriend. I saw this story being on the fantasy level because of all the risks Angel took and the subsequent consequences. In my opinion, the weakest story of the collection but still worthy to be included.

I wish each and every one of these authors success. Upon reading this I was only familiar with Kwame Teague, Y. Blak Moore and Nikki Turner. Now that I've gotten a taste of the other author's stories I can't wait to buy books from them. Good look Nikki.

"Tales from Da Hood" was an interesting collection of short srories. Of course Nikki Turner was holding it down with her story "Gotta Get a Ruffneck", I wish she woulda turned that into a full length novel, it was good! I also liked "No Mercy" that really touched me with Antwan's family being taken away at a young age, and his whole short life is spent looking for revenge. I also enjoyed "Thicker Than Mud" DM got what was coming to him! I can't wait for Volume 2 of this series, I hope she keeps the same authors on board, they all got mad skills.

Tale Number One
Big Daddy by Seven
Nessa has the baddest body in Richmond, VA. At 5'7, she measures in at 36-24-36. Nessa's sex game if vicious! Big Daddy has that on lock as Nessa's mind and body belong to Big Daddy. She is Daddy's moneymaker She's Daddy's bottom b*tch. Nessa is a pro and Big Daddy is her pimp. However, nothing and no one is, as it seems. 36 Mafia said it best, "It's hard out here for a pimp!"

Tale Number Two
360 by The Ghost
Sell it, don't use it. Rule number one amongst hustlers. Everyone knows that you don't get high off your own supply. That's a code that young hustler Cojack lived by. In spite of that, Cojack soon finds himself falling victim to addiction and lowering his guard and awareness; another no-no in the streets.

Tale Number Three
No Mercy by Akbar Pray
Watching his family slaughtered before his young innocent eyes hardened the heart and darkened the soul of Antwan Dawson. Revenge is the only thing on his mind.

Tale Number Four
Thicker Than Mud by Y Blak Moore
Back on the streets after serving fourteen years, Dodo finds that things and times have changed. But one thing remains the same, blood is thicker than mud.

Tale Number Five
Gotta Have a Ruffneck by Nikki Turner
I don't' know what it is, but there's just something about a bad boy.
"Gotta what yo
Gotta get a ruffneck"
Journalist Angel Delaney has always walked the straight and narrow. The only experience she's had in the streets is in her writing since she primarily focuses on criminal-justice cases. But Angel is ready to take a trip on the wild side and bad boy Dee is her tour guide.

Street Chronicles Tales From Da Hood started off on a high note as Kwame Teague blazed the trail with his "go hard or go home" introduction. It had me wishing that he had written a tale himself instead of just the foreword.

All of the stories were decent and possessed the grit, grime, and creativity needed to make for good short stories, but the talent of Y Blak Moore and Nikki Turner outshined the rest.

Reviewed by: Tracy

Nikki Turner does it again. This time she brought some great authors along. I really enjoyed Seven's "Big Daddy" and The Ghost's "360". Keep it coming Nikki Turner and Thanks for allowing other authors (who may not have been heard) get their work out there. Nikki Turner, you're the best.

This book is great until the 1st short story is over. I read it within an hour and I found my self wishing I had the full Novel of "Big Daddy". Regardless of the circumstances regarding the main character of the 1st story, this was a well executed true to form hood tale. Although some may say this novel can be too graphic at times, I would think only an idiot would pick up such a novel and expect roses and glitter. It's raunchy, raw, unadulterated, and at times exceptional, especially considering the low-rent hood books more commonly available. I would definately read if the "Hood" book genre appeals to you... and please, give Big Daddy a chance.... her story is moving nonetheless.

The First story Big Daddy was great i couldn't stop reading that one but after that i couldn't get into them like that anymore. I mean it was kind of interesting but i just couldn't get into it like i thought i would

i thought this book was ok. I really liked some of the stories and think they should be made into novels. I think Big Daddy was stretched out and boring....other that that Nikki Turner did good when she Published this book!!!

Can't wait for her next novel!!

Wow, this book was way more that I bargained for. Not your typical book at all. Street Chronicles was full of raw, urban drama from the first story-"Big Daddy" to the very end. Very good read if you are interested in something other than a nice suburban love story with a happy ending.