Books like The block by Treasure Hernandez

Tone appears to have a stable life with a father he admires and an older brother who keeps him close. His world turns upside down when his father makes a choice that blurs the lines between right and wrong. The victim of this shift, Tone finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of power and money. Detective Abraham, driven by ambition, has already mastered navigating both sides of the organized‑crime underworld. The only obstacle between him and the top is Santiago, a feared supplier whose strength lies in his daughter, Serena. Abraham’s plan involves Tone getting close to Serena—an attempt to leverage her vulnerability. Despite his reservations, Tone complies, hoping to win her over with charm. Instead, Serena turns the situation around, capturing Tone’s heart and leaving him to question his allegiance to his family. Through tense city streets and raw interactions, the novel explores the strain between familial love, street loyalty, and the seductive promise of power. Tone’s transformation forces him to examine where his true loyalties lie amid a world of corruption and crime.

First publish date: 2012