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Counterfeit Love
Perhaps the famous singing group, the O’Jays, sang it best, “For the love of money, people will lie, Lord, they will cheat. For the love of money, people don't care who they hurt or beat…"
In this epic tale of lies, deceit, and suspense, come witness what happens when a set of money plates get into the hands of a local tyrant from North Philly. These streets are flooded with counterfeit money, fake love, and deceptive friendships in pursuit of that all mighty dollar. Sanaa, a well- known female gambling house owner, is at the top of her game. But after she decides to inject the counterfeit currency into her business, all hell breaks loose. Guns are drawn and opposing sides are taken.
The city of Philadelphia becomes the Wild, Wild West. Stirring up skeletons that Sanaa and her best friend Joy thought were buried when they left the south; back in Atlanta Georgia. Real or fake, with millions of dollars still to be claimed, all the wolves come out – and the hunting season begins.
Will the love of that mean green shatter families and friends? Or will they prove that money can't buy everything?
In this epic tale of lies, deceit, and suspense, come witness what happens when a set of money plates get into the hands of a local tyrant from North Philly. These streets are flooded with counterfeit money, fake love, and deceptive friendships in pursuit of that all mighty dollar. Sanaa, a well- known female gambling house owner, is at the top of her game. But after she decides to inject the counterfeit currency into her business, all hell breaks loose. Guns are drawn and opposing sides are taken.
The city of Philadelphia becomes the Wild, Wild West. Stirring up skeletons that Sanaa and her best friend Joy thought were buried when they left the south; back in Atlanta Georgia. Real or fake, with millions of dollars still to be claimed, all the wolves come out – and the hunting season begins.
Will the love of that mean green shatter families and friends? Or will they prove that money can't buy everything?
- GenresUrban
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 17, 2014
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About the author
Blake Karrington
108 books376 followersBlake Karrington is more than an author. He’s a storyteller who places his readers in action-filled moments. It’s in these creative spaces that readers are allowed to get to know his complex characters as if they’re really alive.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
Most of Blake’s titles are in the South in urban settings that are often overlooked by the mainstream. But through Blake’s eyes, readers quickly learn that places like Charlotte, NC can be as gritty as they come. It’s in these streets of this oft overlooked world where Blake portrays murderers and thieves alike as believable characters. Without judgement, he weaves humanizing backstories that serve up compelling reasons for why a drug dealer might choose a life of crime.
Readers of speak of the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensues from feeling anger at empathetic characters who always seem to do the wrong thing at the right to keep the story moving forward.
In terms of setting,Blake’s stories introduce his readers to spaces they may or may not be used to - streetscapes with unkept, cracked sidewalks where poverty prevails, times are depressed and people are broke and desperate. In Blake storytelling space, morality is so curved that rooting for bad guys to get away with murder can sometimes seem like the right thing for the reader to do - even when it’s not.
Readers who connect with Blake find him to be relatable. Likening him to a bad-boy gone good, they see a storyteller who writes as if he’s lived in world’s he generously shares, readily conveying his message that humanity is everywhere, especially in the unlikely, mean streets of cities like Charlotte.
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July 25, 2017
Paige Turner
I gave this book a 4. I enjoyed the story line . It's almost like the characters are co
Ing to life.
I gave this book a 4. I enjoyed the story line . It's almost like the characters are co
Ing to life.
July 12, 2014
A Good Story
This book was different. It had a country/wild wild west feel to me. Too country for me. If not for all the murder and drama, I wouldn't have liked it. I'm not a fan of westerns. Lol. But as always with Mr. Karrington's, books I got to know and like the characters. I have to read part 2 to see how this plays out. In my opinion, this is not his best but is still a good story.
This book was different. It had a country/wild wild west feel to me. Too country for me. If not for all the murder and drama, I wouldn't have liked it. I'm not a fan of westerns. Lol. But as always with Mr. Karrington's, books I got to know and like the characters. I have to read part 2 to see how this plays out. In my opinion, this is not his best but is still a good story.
April 30, 2014
Alright
okay this was an alright story at times I was a little confused with the back and forth but by the time I got to the end I understood..... I can't wait to read the next part so I can get my questions answered about what is going on
okay this was an alright story at times I was a little confused with the back and forth but by the time I got to the end I understood..... I can't wait to read the next part so I can get my questions answered about what is going on
June 2, 2014
okay this was an alright story at times I was a little confused with the back and forth but by the time I got to the end I understood..... I can't wait to read the next part so I can get my questions answered about what is going on
April 14, 2014
Although a short story it was a good read. A page Turner at best. Can't wait to read part. The ladies in this book makes it happen.
July 8, 2014
Hmmm
This read was ok. It had a lot going on and too many characters to keep up with. It was somewhat confusing to me.
This read was ok. It had a lot going on and too many characters to keep up with. It was somewhat confusing to me.
July 1, 2016
Why, why, why did this book have to end. It was different from his other books, but in a good way. If part 2 is anything like part 1, it's going to be a must have and a must read!!!!!!!
July 24, 2014
Great read!
Great read!
listen... I read this book cover to cover in literally HOURS!!! soooo full of suspense, so we'll written, so raw!
Great read!
listen... I read this book cover to cover in literally HOURS!!! soooo full of suspense, so we'll written, so raw!
August 4, 2014
Blake done it again
Oil can't wait for part two. I know the story line and plot will be better than the first one. I loved the characters being woman down to get there money on
Oil can't wait for part two. I know the story line and plot will be better than the first one. I loved the characters being woman down to get there money on
April 21, 2016
A little hard to keep up with the cast of characters, but GREAT storyline.
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October 18, 2017YESSSS SD!
Enjoyed every page of this book. The writer is awesome. If you like storylines that keep you on the edge of your seat I would recommend this book to you!!
Enjoyed every page of this book. The writer is awesome. If you like storylines that keep you on the edge of your seat I would recommend this book to you!!
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