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Wrong Step
In the city with eight million stories, there was a dark tale of a young Ghanaian emigrant woman looking for adventure in New York because selling fruit in the market in Ghana bored her.
Sheddi Dedzo was a very intelligent woman who learned photography, and happened upon a bodega robbery. She clicked away, and gave her camera to a police detective.
Detective Tanaka caught the criminals because of her pictures, and put her in school to become a real freelance investigative photographer.
She moved in with Moira McGuiness, a hedge fund manager. They became fast friends.
Moira was promiscuous, and asked Sheddi to take pictures of her, and her new handsome Rastafarian beau Jabril. She didn’t know him well enough. Sheddi agreed. She thought it was a break from all the illegal activities the recorded.
The couple went to the Jamaican Jerk club, and Sheddi followed. Jabril brought Moira to the adjacent alley to meet another Jamaican male. Sheddi took pictures from across the street.
Moira found out she was being recruited by a sinister Jamaican drug syndicate, and refused the offer. The Jamaican syndicate head shot her in the back, Sheddi screamed, and was seen by the two men.
She ran from them, and thought out of all her criminal picture taking, in helping her friend, she made a wrong step. How will she get out if being chased by a drug dealing Jamaican posse?
A dark urban tale of a Ghanaian female trying to escape a sinister syndicate with the help of her African food charity volunteers, and a former United States Army Ranger.
This thrilling story includes:
• Shows the darkness of dating arbitrarily.
• A female protagonist who uses her brains until she needs her brawn.
• Multicultural adventure
• Shows certain aspects of PTSD
• References New York State well
• Tells of how dangerous a Jamaican posse can be.
• Modern action with slight humor, and a touch of romance.
WARNING: Slight drug usage.
Sheddi Dedzo was a very intelligent woman who learned photography, and happened upon a bodega robbery. She clicked away, and gave her camera to a police detective.
Detective Tanaka caught the criminals because of her pictures, and put her in school to become a real freelance investigative photographer.
She moved in with Moira McGuiness, a hedge fund manager. They became fast friends.
Moira was promiscuous, and asked Sheddi to take pictures of her, and her new handsome Rastafarian beau Jabril. She didn’t know him well enough. Sheddi agreed. She thought it was a break from all the illegal activities the recorded.
The couple went to the Jamaican Jerk club, and Sheddi followed. Jabril brought Moira to the adjacent alley to meet another Jamaican male. Sheddi took pictures from across the street.
Moira found out she was being recruited by a sinister Jamaican drug syndicate, and refused the offer. The Jamaican syndicate head shot her in the back, Sheddi screamed, and was seen by the two men.
She ran from them, and thought out of all her criminal picture taking, in helping her friend, she made a wrong step. How will she get out if being chased by a drug dealing Jamaican posse?
A dark urban tale of a Ghanaian female trying to escape a sinister syndicate with the help of her African food charity volunteers, and a former United States Army Ranger.
This thrilling story includes:
• Shows the darkness of dating arbitrarily.
• A female protagonist who uses her brains until she needs her brawn.
• Multicultural adventure
• Shows certain aspects of PTSD
• References New York State well
• Tells of how dangerous a Jamaican posse can be.
• Modern action with slight humor, and a touch of romance.
WARNING: Slight drug usage.
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2016
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About the author
Kyle Robertson
40 books13 followersKyle grew up an only child. When he was 3, and moved to Milwaukee Wisconsin from Baton Rouge Louisiana, he learned early that you had to use your imagination to stay interested in life.
Kyle was always an entertainment buff. After his stint in the military, he became a master of sales. He knew over 800 electronic consumer devices. He stayed with sales most of his life. From car audio, luxury vehicle sales, and home maintenance equipment. He became a trainer at that vocation, but he always wanted to entertain.
He was stricken with Diabetes, and lost most of his sight, but Diabetes kept going. He lost his kidneys, and couldn't work anymore. He was lucky to get a transplant.
He had to do something, so he began to write stories from the characters he made up in high school. Thus began his writing career.
Kyle was always an entertainment buff. After his stint in the military, he became a master of sales. He knew over 800 electronic consumer devices. He stayed with sales most of his life. From car audio, luxury vehicle sales, and home maintenance equipment. He became a trainer at that vocation, but he always wanted to entertain.
He was stricken with Diabetes, and lost most of his sight, but Diabetes kept going. He lost his kidneys, and couldn't work anymore. He was lucky to get a transplant.
He had to do something, so he began to write stories from the characters he made up in high school. Thus began his writing career.
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March 5, 2025
A Gripping Urban Thriller with a Strong Female Lead
“Wrong Step” is a thrilling, fast-paced urban adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story follows Sheddi Dedzo, a smart and ambitious Ghanaian emigrant, whose passion for photography lands her in the middle of a deadly game with a ruthless Jamaican drug syndicate.
The novel does an excellent job of blending suspense, action, and cultural depth. Sheddi is a fantastic protagonist—resourceful, courageous, and determined. Her journey from an amateur photographer to an investigative force is both inspiring and intense. The dynamic between her and Moira McGuiness adds an intriguing layer of friendship, trust, and betrayal, making the stakes feel even higher when Moira finds herself entangled with the wrong people.
The book shines in its detailed depiction of New York, capturing both the vibrancy and the danger of the city. The multicultural elements bring authenticity, while the action sequences are heart-pounding and well-paced. The subtle humor and hints of romance add just the right balance to the tension-filled plot.
Overall, Wrong Step is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers, urban fiction, and strong female protagonists. It delivers on action, intrigue, and emotion, making it impossible to put down. Highly recommended!
“Wrong Step” is a thrilling, fast-paced urban adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The story follows Sheddi Dedzo, a smart and ambitious Ghanaian emigrant, whose passion for photography lands her in the middle of a deadly game with a ruthless Jamaican drug syndicate.
The novel does an excellent job of blending suspense, action, and cultural depth. Sheddi is a fantastic protagonist—resourceful, courageous, and determined. Her journey from an amateur photographer to an investigative force is both inspiring and intense. The dynamic between her and Moira McGuiness adds an intriguing layer of friendship, trust, and betrayal, making the stakes feel even higher when Moira finds herself entangled with the wrong people.
The book shines in its detailed depiction of New York, capturing both the vibrancy and the danger of the city. The multicultural elements bring authenticity, while the action sequences are heart-pounding and well-paced. The subtle humor and hints of romance add just the right balance to the tension-filled plot.
Overall, Wrong Step is a must-read for fans of crime thrillers, urban fiction, and strong female protagonists. It delivers on action, intrigue, and emotion, making it impossible to put down. Highly recommended!
November 19, 2025
Wrong Step delivers the pulse of a true urban thriller danger in every shadow, secrecy in every alley, and a heroine whose courage grows with every page. Kyle Robertson paints a vivid picture of Sheddi Dedzo, a young Ghanaian woman whose curiosity and skill with a camera place her right in the middle of a world she never expected to navigate.
One moment that stood out brilliantly to me is when Sheddi witnesses Moira being shot and realizes in an instant that she’s been seen that a single scream and a single picture have put her life in jeopardy. The fear, the shock, and the instinct to run feel incredibly real, pulling you deep into her panic and determination.
What makes this book compelling is how Sheddi balances intelligence with bravery, navigating multicultural landscapes, criminal networks, and her own instincts for survival. The portrayal of the Jamaican syndicate is tense and frightening, and the book’s blend of action, dark humor, PTSD elements, and romance creates a layered story that keeps you invested.
Wrong Step is gritty, fast-paced, and emotionally charged a powerful read for fans of urban crime fiction and strong female leads.
One moment that stood out brilliantly to me is when Sheddi witnesses Moira being shot and realizes in an instant that she’s been seen that a single scream and a single picture have put her life in jeopardy. The fear, the shock, and the instinct to run feel incredibly real, pulling you deep into her panic and determination.
What makes this book compelling is how Sheddi balances intelligence with bravery, navigating multicultural landscapes, criminal networks, and her own instincts for survival. The portrayal of the Jamaican syndicate is tense and frightening, and the book’s blend of action, dark humor, PTSD elements, and romance creates a layered story that keeps you invested.
Wrong Step is gritty, fast-paced, and emotionally charged a powerful read for fans of urban crime fiction and strong female leads.
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