Atlantastan 3: Bleed In Harmony

by Chris Green

In the explosive series finale, Rude Boy faces his most ruthless enemy yet—Taki, a vicious woman whose rise has thrown Atlanta into unrelenting bloodshed. With Shanti, the love of his life, held captive, Rude Boy must balance vengeance, loyalty, and duty as the city teeters on the edge of destruction. But what cost is too high when the lines between blood, love and duty blur?

As alliances crumble and Atlanta’s underground factions ignite in war, Taki’s sinister plans threaten everything he holds dear. The Kiss Squad is no longer the only threat—outside forces, including the Italians and Cubans, step into the territory, each with their own deadly agendas.

With Shanti’s life at stake and his legacy on the line, Rude Boy must risk everything to restore order and end the chaos. But when chaos is king, peace comes at a heavy price...

174 pages, Paperback

Published October 25, 2025

About the author

Chris Green is the author of four books of poetry: The Sky Over Walgreens, Epiphany School, Résumé and Everywhere West. His poetry has appeared in such publications as Poetry, The New York Times, Court Green, Prairie Schooner and Columbia Poetry Review.

He has edited four anthologies including I Remember: Chicago Veterans of War and the forthcoming Poetic Justice: A Poem by 100 Chicago Poets on Gun Violence (Big Shoulders Books, 2020). He also started the Poetic Justice League, a forum for collaborative political poetry:

He teaches in the English Department at DePaul University. More information can be found at www.chrisgreenpoetry.com.