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No Justice No Peace
The Lou is heading for a storm. After the judicial system fails to keep him behind bars, Kiley Jacoby Abrams in How Can I Be Down?, can be described as a weapon of mass destruction. Almost ten years later, he's made his way back home and searches for the ones who deceived him and plotted to bring him down. Staying on the right track, this time around, is not on his agenda. When Quincy's release date is near, due to the detective's screw-ups that led to his arrest, all hell is going to break loose. Without no justice, there certainly won't be no peace. Desmon, Kiley's now fifteen-year-old son, is determined to make sure there is no peace. He's furious about the life that was chosen for him, but continues to follow in his father's footsteps. Unable to keep his own self out of trouble, Kiley's life is bound to take a turn for the worst. His trust and love for women continue to be his downfall, but will he allow it to bring him down once again? He'll realize the power of his freedom, but by then, it just might be too late. About the author: Brenda M. Hampton is making waves in the African American literary world with her bold and addictive style of writing. Being the versatile writer that she is, her novels include: No Justice No Peace, How Can I Be Down?, Two's Enough Three's A Crowd, My Way Or No Way, Change Don't Always Come, and SLICK by Black Pearl Books, Inc.
236 pages, Paperback
First published March 24, 2005
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About the author
Brenda Hampton
96 books450 followersHampton is a native St. Louis, with a gift and passion for writing. She maintained journals for several years, but it wasn’t until she read Terry McMillan’s Disappearing Acts that she considered taking her writing adventures to another level.
In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.
Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.
In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).
Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.
In 2002, Hampton completed her memoir, along with two fiction novels: Two's Enough Three's a Crowd and How Can I Be Down? The following year, she completed thrilling sequels to both novels and additional bestselling novels followed thereafter.
Hampton is known for bringing the heat to readers, and her literary career is filled with many accomplishments. She is an Essence Magazine Bestselling Author, she was named a Favorite Female Fiction writer in Upscale Magazine by O.O.S.A., she is a 2009 African American Literary Award Nominee for her mystery novel, The Dirty Truth, and was awarded Best Female Writer by Infini Promoters. Her dedication to her career lead to a multi-book deal through Urban/Kensington Books in New York City, a publishing house that she refers to as her literary home.
In addition to writing, and having an entrepreneur spirit, Hampton manages her own insurance business where she works as an Insurance Broker for many customers throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. She is also the founder of VOICES Books & Publishing, VOICES Books on Wheels and VOICES Magazine. VOICES is the place where every voice can be heard, and Hampton uses her publishing company to assist writers through the POD process. Her goal has been to work with motivated writers who deserve a chance in this very challenging book industry. She’s been referred to as the “go to person” by many aspiring writers, and works as a literary representative for some of the most talented, upcoming and established authors today. Including, National Bestselling author, Keisha Ervin (Urban Books/Kensington), 2007’s Best Male Writer, Darrin Lowery (Urban Books/Kensington), OASIS (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Silhouettes (Urban Books/Kensington), Curtis Alcutt (Strebor/Simon & Schuster) and E.V. Adams (Strebor/Simon & Schuster), Tia Hines (Urban/Kensington) and Kaya Henderson (Urban/Kensington).
Hampton's latest releases are: Don't Even Go There, Full Figured 1, The Dirty Truth and Book 6 of the Naughty Series. Naughty includes Hampton’s most loveable, desired, and outrageous character, Jaylin Rogers. Readers can’t get enough of this “bad boy” and his continued drama goes on in Naughty No More. Other novels include: Two Wrongs Don’t Make a Right, SLICK, How Can I Be Down?, No Justice No Peace, a Girls from Da Hood collaboration with Brenda Hampton, Keisha Ervin and Ed McNair, and Who or What is in that Closet?!, a children's chapter book that Hampton wrote with her son, Aaron Littlejohn.
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August 10, 2019
A really good book. Brenda Hampton can write!
July 24, 2012
And the Literary Oscar Goes To...
Fast forward ten years from where 'How Can I Be Down' left off. With some legal maneuvering, Kiley Abrams is a free man. At the top of his "to do" lost: 1) exact revenge on those that helped bring him down, 2) reconnect with his son and 3) make sure things are copacetic before his best friend Quincy is also released. But as we all know with this crazy thing we call life, things don't always go as planned. Kiley's son Desmon is no longer an impressionable toddler that thinks the world of his father. Instead, he's a rebellious, defiant and headstrong teenager. He's been without a father for ten long years, and sees no need of having one now. Despite his determination to be a role model and good father, Kiley is immediately drenched in drama, chaos and violence. He also finds himself falling for a woman, something he promised not to do considering that trusting a woman is how he landed in his predicament in the first place. Will she be his downfall? Will Kiley be able to develop the father/son relationship that he so longs for? Can he prevent Desmon from following in his footsteps? And will Kiley get it together before he lands back in jail or six feet under?
Brenda has done it again! (But did you expect anything less?) She continues to show just how talented of an author she is. 'No Justice No Peace' is a captivating story with unforgettable characters. It's the perfect blend of drama, sex, violence and intrigue. Brenda is taking the literary world by storm.
Fast forward ten years from where 'How Can I Be Down' left off. With some legal maneuvering, Kiley Abrams is a free man. At the top of his "to do" lost: 1) exact revenge on those that helped bring him down, 2) reconnect with his son and 3) make sure things are copacetic before his best friend Quincy is also released. But as we all know with this crazy thing we call life, things don't always go as planned. Kiley's son Desmon is no longer an impressionable toddler that thinks the world of his father. Instead, he's a rebellious, defiant and headstrong teenager. He's been without a father for ten long years, and sees no need of having one now. Despite his determination to be a role model and good father, Kiley is immediately drenched in drama, chaos and violence. He also finds himself falling for a woman, something he promised not to do considering that trusting a woman is how he landed in his predicament in the first place. Will she be his downfall? Will Kiley be able to develop the father/son relationship that he so longs for? Can he prevent Desmon from following in his footsteps? And will Kiley get it together before he lands back in jail or six feet under?
Brenda has done it again! (But did you expect anything less?) She continues to show just how talented of an author she is. 'No Justice No Peace' is a captivating story with unforgettable characters. It's the perfect blend of drama, sex, violence and intrigue. Brenda is taking the literary world by storm.
July 24, 2012
And the Literary Oscar Goes To...
Fast forward ten years from where 'How Can I Be Down' left off. With some legal maneuvering, Kiley Abrams is a free man. At the top of his "to do" lost: 1) exact revenge on those that helped bring him down, 2) reconnect with his son and 3) make sure things are copacetic before his best friend Quincy is also released. But as we all know with this crazy thing we call life, things don't always go as planned. Kiley's son Desmon is no longer an impressionable toddler that thinks the world of his father. Instead, he's a rebellious, defiant and headstrong teenager. He's been without a father for ten long years, and sees no need of having one now. Despite his determination to be a role model and good father, Kiley is immediately drenched in drama, chaos and violence. He also finds himself falling for a woman, something he promised not to do considering that trusting a woman is how he landed in his predicament in the first place. Will she be his downfall? Will Kiley be able to develop the father/son relationship that he so longs for? Can he prevent Desmon from following in his footsteps? And will Kiley get it together before he lands back in jail or six feet under?
Brenda has done it again! (But did you expect anything less?) She continues to show just how talented of an author she is. 'No Justice No Peace' is a captivating story with unforgettable characters. It's the perfect blend of drama, sex, violence and intrigue. Brenda is taking the literary world by storm.
Fast forward ten years from where 'How Can I Be Down' left off. With some legal maneuvering, Kiley Abrams is a free man. At the top of his "to do" lost: 1) exact revenge on those that helped bring him down, 2) reconnect with his son and 3) make sure things are copacetic before his best friend Quincy is also released. But as we all know with this crazy thing we call life, things don't always go as planned. Kiley's son Desmon is no longer an impressionable toddler that thinks the world of his father. Instead, he's a rebellious, defiant and headstrong teenager. He's been without a father for ten long years, and sees no need of having one now. Despite his determination to be a role model and good father, Kiley is immediately drenched in drama, chaos and violence. He also finds himself falling for a woman, something he promised not to do considering that trusting a woman is how he landed in his predicament in the first place. Will she be his downfall? Will Kiley be able to develop the father/son relationship that he so longs for? Can he prevent Desmon from following in his footsteps? And will Kiley get it together before he lands back in jail or six feet under?
Brenda has done it again! (But did you expect anything less?) She continues to show just how talented of an author she is. 'No Justice No Peace' is a captivating story with unforgettable characters. It's the perfect blend of drama, sex, violence and intrigue. Brenda is taking the literary world by storm.
December 14, 2011
'Don't Start None, Won't Be None......'
Kiley Abrams is back with a vengeance! He has did ten years of hard times and Lady Luck has dealt him another hand with a smile. He invented the saying, "You can't keep a good man down!" The hurricane is coming inland to fight a force worth reckoning. Wanting a change, but not really knowing how to do this. He's seeking a reconciliation with his son, but has to deal with the 'baby mama drama' laced with drug addictions and preparing to reunite with the only brother that he has left. But luck runs out and he has to step back into the shoes of the Vengeance Seeker, the disciplinarian, and fighting off all the ladies after giving them a taste of his Awesome Love Thang!
You can't help but fall in love with the multi-faceted Kiley! He's hard but has a touch of compassion, he's loving but direct, he's honorable but has a little bit of dog in him, so prepare to take an eventful drama filled trip with Ms. Hampton as she beweaves the tale of the further evolution of Kiley Jacoby Abrams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kiley Abrams is back with a vengeance! He has did ten years of hard times and Lady Luck has dealt him another hand with a smile. He invented the saying, "You can't keep a good man down!" The hurricane is coming inland to fight a force worth reckoning. Wanting a change, but not really knowing how to do this. He's seeking a reconciliation with his son, but has to deal with the 'baby mama drama' laced with drug addictions and preparing to reunite with the only brother that he has left. But luck runs out and he has to step back into the shoes of the Vengeance Seeker, the disciplinarian, and fighting off all the ladies after giving them a taste of his Awesome Love Thang!
You can't help but fall in love with the multi-faceted Kiley! He's hard but has a touch of compassion, he's loving but direct, he's honorable but has a little bit of dog in him, so prepare to take an eventful drama filled trip with Ms. Hampton as she beweaves the tale of the further evolution of Kiley Jacoby Abrams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 2, 2012
This book had so many ups and downs I really could not put it down. Kiley was still something else. He is the character that you just love, but hate at the same time, but have way more love for. I was so happy he smartened up this time around regarding the women in his life, because in the first book How Can I Be Down? he just made to many stupid mistakes that it was ultimately his downfall. Desmon grew up to be the exact opposite of what I expected, but it was great to see Kiley step up and do the right thing by him. As in Brenda Hampton fashion, of course this book had some off the chart sex scenes....the one with Kiley and Jada is really epic. The only thing I didn't like was Kiley's ending. I really wanted to see him and his family get that happy ending. Overall this was a gr8 read, and I wouldn't mind reading more about Desmon and what he will make of his self.
April 26, 2012
He has done 10 years and is a free man, Kelley Abrams is back! The crazy thing is he is just as hood as he was when he went in! If you don’t know anything else about this dude, know that he is gonna keep it real. It’s something about that bad boy that every good girl wants. Time does change people and I’m glad that he eventually got his life and his relationship with his son on the right track. This book made me laugh, made me angry and also made me sad. I’m normally a good predictor but didn’t think it would end this way.
I enjoyed this book and am now a new fan of Brenda Hampton's work.
I enjoyed this book and am now a new fan of Brenda Hampton's work.
November 9, 2013
Much time has passed and even though Kiley is out he's not up. Sometimes the more things change the more they stay the same. Out for revenge, it doesn't come cheap as Kiley tries to make amends for his pass trangressions. As he attempts to forge a bond with his son, he finds peace hard to come by as he seeks justice.
I asked for more drama in my review of the first book to this series and I got just that. The plot flowed and the well developed chacharacters made this read an enjoyable one.
I asked for more drama in my review of the first book to this series and I got just that. The plot flowed and the well developed chacharacters made this read an enjoyable one.
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