Walter T. Jr. Byrd

Broschiertes Buch

The Kingmaker

Hustle & Power

Beschreibung

Harlem, 1973. The heart of New York City's soul, alive with rhythm, resilience, and revolution. On these streets, where murals tell stories of pride and jazz spills from smoky clubs, life is a battleground. Harlem is more than a neighborhood-it's a kingdom, and every kingdom needs a king. Isaiah "Boss Black" Cole sits on the throne. A self-made ruler forged by Harlem's unforgiving streets, Isaiah built his empire in the shadows of legends like Bumpy Johnson. From his fortress disguised as a barbershop, he protects his community with an iron fist. But power comes at a price. Violence, corruption, and the ever-present hunger for control threaten the man who sees himself as Harlem's guardian. As cracks form in Isaiah's reign, new dangers emerge. The Italian Mafia, led by Vincent "Vito" Moretti of the Gambino family, returns to reclaim territory, threatening everything Isaiah has built. Meanwhile, Harlem's people demand more than survival-they demand freedom, justice, and a future for their children. Into this storm walks Maya Thompson, a former Black Panther fleeing the FBI's wrath. Determined to reignite hope, she partners with Reverend Elijah "Eli" Thompson, a spiritual leader fighting for social justice. Together, they challenge Isaiah's rule, forcing him to confront the fragile line between protector and oppressor. Alliances will shift. Betrayals will cut deep. Love will spark where it's least expected. As Harlem teeters on the edge of revolution, Isaiah must decide how far he's willing to go to keep his crown-and if the cost is worth it. The Kingmaker: Hustle & Power is a gripping tale of empire, ambition, and a community's fight for survival. In a world where power is currency and loyalty is fleeting, who will rise, and who will fall?

Autor

Walter Trivalle Byrd Jr, a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He comes from humble beginnings, faced with many obstacles living with a rare disease Tuberous Sclerosis Complex. Walter has always been fascinated with different media forums such as Movies, Writing, and Fine Arts. He loves Sci-Fi, Suspense, Horror, Action, Comedy, and Mafia movies. Despite, Walter's disadvantages growing up, guided by faith, and the support of friends and family. He often uses a motivational quote, "We have dreams, and you need action to fulfill your dreams before they can become a reality. If you talk about your dream, and it becomes unfulfilled, it's just talking." - Walter Byrd. He was able to overcome this by focusing on many of his accomplishments obtaining his cinema studies, cinema production certificate, and Film Directing Degree at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. The films to Walter's credit are film capstone projects "The Situation" 2017 and "Lawless" 2018.                                                              He collaborated with animation company Monkey suite, and Byrd's Eye Motion Pictures to form an Independent Film Company Dark Fall Studios based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They have many developed Screenplays, for live-action, animated films, and several 3D animated projects in preproduction. Walter also became an Author throughout that period by writing his first book in his Blood Oath Series, Blood Oath: Rise to Power. He's currently working on many books, including Blood Oath: The Five Families, Blood Oath: Marked for Death, Doctor Grimm: Postmortem, Vengeance: Realm of Five Kingdoms, Blood Curse: Book of The Dead, Condemned: The Serpent Killer, The Defector: Rogue Protocol, The Papacy: Trojan Horse, Cutthroat: A Gangsters Ambition with several books near completion. He also has comic books in development, with a multitude of characters showcased throughout the storyline of his multiverse exhibit in comic books, Screenplays and Movies

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Walter T. Byrd Jr.
• Seitenzahl: 346
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 489g
• ISBN-13: 9798230534501
• Artikelnr.: 73244645