Hoodlum A Novel
Hoodlum by K’wan is a novel published by St. Martin’s Press on August 1, 2005, featuring 326 pages in English. The story follows Shai Clark, who aspires to be a good son and a college basketball star, distancing himself from his family’s notorious crime legacy. However, after the murder of his father and the removal of his brother Tommy, Shai finds himself unexpectedly thrust into leadership of the family’s criminal empire, forcing him to confront the chaotic streets of New York City.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores the complexities of family loyalty and the harsh realities of urban life. As Shai grapples with his newfound responsibilities, he must navigate the treacherous world of crime while deciding between his personal aspirations and his father’s legacy. Hoodlum chronicles the experiences of three generations of Trinidadian immigrants and their involvement in the heroin trade, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced within this environment.
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He set out to be the good son, but the streets had a different plan.
Born to one of the city’s most notorious crime families, Shai Clark has always managed to be a good kid. A college hoops star, Shai shunned the world that his father had created and focused on his dreams of going pro. Tommy, Shai’s trigger-happy older brother, is next in line for the throne and rules under his father through brute force. But Poppa has bigger plans for Shai.
The situation soon turns ugly when Poppa is murdered and Tommy is removed from the equation. Suddenly Shai finds himself at the head of his father’s empire and the streets are thrown into chaos. It is then that he must decide whether to pursue his own dreams or put his father’s affairs in order. Unable to sit idly by while the Clarks’ underworld empire is pillaged, Shai takes up his father’s mantle and brings his game to the streets. He quickly learns that there are two sides to every coin, and the streets hold no mercy for the weak.
Hoodlum chronicles three generations of Trinidadian immigrants and their rise to power in the New York City heroin trade.
A K’wan classic.
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