First published 2019
Steve, a former Bronx gang member, finds an unexpected mentor in a kind-hearted small business owner. As he navigates the challenges of leaving behind a life of violence, Steve must confront his past mistakes and the temptation to return to his old ways. In this gritty yet hopeful story, he discovers the power of community, education, and self-belief to transform one's destiny.
Genres: american-fiction, crime, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: redemption, second-chance
Setting: Bronx
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Kindle Edition · BenBella Books
Content warnings: violence