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Set in the late 1980s, the story follows Gena, a girl from the projects, who is drawn into a passionate relationship with Quadir, a lucrative drug dealer. As Quadir expands his empire, he battles rivals and threats from within the drug trade. Gena must navigate the dangers of holding onto her relationships, property, and money while learning that the life they choose is fraught with danger and no guaranteed escape.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Teri Woods
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