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The Dirty South follows the harrowing world of organized crime and street life in America’s southern cities. Treasure Hernandez captures the harsh realities faced by African American communities, delivering a gritty look at urban survival and the complex underbelly of Southern life. This novel builds on the established themes of the genre, portraying the relentless challenges that shape its characters’ lives.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Crime Fiction/Organized Crime
Authors: Treasure Hernandez
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