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In Brooklyn, a handsome young Muslim man named Midnight navigates a complex family life that includes his mother, sister, and two wives, all living together. Surrounded by a society that often misunderstands his faith and culture, he balances work, romance, and community expectations. When a single act of anger draws him into a dangerous world of police misconduct, gangs, guns, drugs, and incarceration, everything he holds dear—his financial independence, relationships, and sense of self—is put at risk. The story examines how he maintains his faith amid prejudice and whether his spirit can endure the pressures of urban life.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Sister Souljah
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