The Game Never Ends

The Game #2

by Zaire Crown

From hard times to getting it all, one woman must fight to keep her fortune, her family, and her life, in this intense, unpredictable follow-up to Games Women Play . . .
 
By leveraging savvy and basic instincts, Tuesday Knight rose up from running an elite gentleman’s club to becoming the mega-wealthy Beverly Hills wife and business partner of reformed drug kingpin Marcus King. Along with their respectable, law-abiding new life came new names, and a new family. But now the country’s most feared drug lord wants to use Marcus’s legit empire to push her product—and the fallout threatens to be treacherous . . .
 
Soon Tuesday finds herself on the run with her two daughters—and under pressure from a devious FBI agent to help take down the drug lord for good. But to clear the board of enemies and regain her position, and her life, she’ll have to face unexpected betrayals—and play out a shattering endgame . . .

Praise for Games Women Play
 
“ Games Women Play goes in hard and heavy straight from the gate! Zaire Crown is a bold new voice in urban fiction!”
—Noire
 
“An exciting, twisty thrill ride that'll keep you turning the pages to its jaw-dropping conclusion.”
—De’nesha Diamond

288 pages, Paperback

Published August 25, 2020

About the author

Zaire Crown began writing in his early twenties, inspired by his love of horror and suspense novels. A native of Michigan, Crown drew on his urban surroundings to write his first novel, infusing it with the suspense that he loves as well as the crime unfolding in his neighborhood.

(source: Amazon)

Reviews

[Kelsie Maxwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Game Never Ends by Zaire Crown is book two in his The Game series, follow-up to Games Women Play. Though part of a series, it reads well as a standalone.

Tuesday Knight, former Detroit hood hustler, now lives in the lap of luxury in an affluent Hollywood suburb, as Tabitha King. She’s a mother of two and wife to the former drug kingpin now known as Marcus King. They’re living and loving big in their new legit life, until the past comes back with a vengeance. Is Tuesday going to be forced to return to her hood persona?

Zaire Crown has created a bit of magic in this continuation to his urban saga. His characters are strong, vibrant and believable. The urban scenery is utilized to it’s advantage. The dialogue is vivid and has enough humor to occasionally ease the tense interplay. The plot is a contemporary romance melded with urban warfare and a conspiracy theory. This is a story of betrayal, murder, revenge and greed that has you rooting for the bad guys. Or are they the good guys? The ending is shocking and expertly sets up for future installments. There is some explicit content, but it’s totally appropriate for the story. I thoroughly enjoyed The Game Never Ends. I rate it 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it to everyone who enjoys multicultural and/or urban fiction.

My thanks to Kensington Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book. However, the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine and mine alone.

[Tia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Ending pulled it out from 2.5 rating

[Tameka West · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Game Never Ends by Zaire Crown was a very great breakout urban fiction novel for her readers!! I was quickly captivated by this novel. I faced many emotions while reading this book. My maternal side cried out at so many points in this book but it showed the residual damage of the street life.

Urban fiction has always been filled with gut wrenching scenes and this book did not fell me in that endeavor. Seeing Tuesday and Marcus attempt at walking away for the street life was commendable....so we thought but the street definitely have a way of pulling you back in.

Some of the scenes were a little too fictional for an fictional book for me but overall it was a really good read!! I look forward to Tuesday's next challenge with "The Game that Never Ends!"

[Desera Favors · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to admit that although I cringe a hood stories with raunchy sex scenes, this page turner had me on the edge of my seat, with all the twists and turns and extreme action. I am eager to read The Games Women Play and more from Zaire!

I especially loved the the Play on Caine and Able and Marcus Vs King etc .. I hope others enjoy this book as much as I did! I deducted one star because of many unanswered queries and some of the rushed details glossed over by seductive scenes meant to distract the reader. I won't ruin this review with spoilers so I will let others find those holes themselves. Even still I devoured this book in no time

[Turningcover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Marcus and Tuesday's marriage was unconventional. While she thought their marriage was safe, Tuesday learned she didn't know her husband at all. This was supposed to be their new life after starting over.
She made her share of mistakes, but they did not compare to what he did to his family. It's bad enough he has gone back to his old ways, but to involve his child is insane.

I had some doubts in the beginning, but after proceeding forward, I'm left wanting to know what finally happens.

There were some shocking and sad moments.

[Erica (The Literary Apothecary) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Married to a former kingpin and living under a new identify, Tuesday thinks all is well. But...someone want the newly built empire as their own.

From the days on the pole to living a beautiful home and having the latest designer threads, Tuesday is up against an epic endgame, as she fights to keep all that is dear to her.

I loved The Game Never Ends. It was fast-paced, engaging, and suspenseful. Brimming with an urban, gritty, and raw plot, the pace was addicting.

Highly recommended to all urban fiction fans!

[Eileen Mayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tuesday's almost perfect life is shattered when her husband and family are haunted by people from their past. With their new identities they have worked so hard to run a legit and prosperous company. But when an old acquaintance comes along demanding a piece of their legit pie. Marcus makes a decision that changes the course of their lives. This book was a great sequel and it kept me page turning from the beginning to the end. Amazing read!!!

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, the details were great

[Paula Allen · Rating 3 out of 5]

In “The Game Never Ends” by Zaire Crown, Tuesday Knight, once a Detroit hustler, now lives a luxurious, law-abiding life as Tabitha King in Beverly Hills with her husband Marcus King a former drug kingpin. The past catches up with them when an infamous drug lord threatens her family. She wants Marcus to launder her products through his business. When Tuesday realizes things aren’t as they seem, she and her daughters find themselves on the run.

I loved The Game Never Ends. It was fast-paced, engaging, and suspenseful. The novel weaves betrayal, murder, and revenge into a gripping urban saga.