Publisher's Synopsis
Deon Toure's journey started in 1979, in the heart of Linden, Guyana. Things got tough when his father's troubles started seeping into their home life. That's when Deon and his mother decided to pack their bags and migrate to the United States, an entirely new world for the six-year-old.
Surviving Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn as immigrants was anything but a cakewalk. Deon's mother, Suhati, worked her fingers to the bone to keep a stable life for them and shield Deon from all the negativity that seemed to hang in the air. But life had other plans, and it never felt like they had enough.
Things took an unexpected turn when Deon found himself in a tangle with a school bully. That's when he crossed paths with Jayson "Jay-Roc" Washington, a hustler from the neighborhood. Jay-Roc didn't just offer friendship; he became Deon's guide to the street life, teaching him the survival skills needed to navigate the treacherous landscape. Fear became a tool of control, and Deon transformed like a chameleon, adapting to his surroundings.
Before he knew it, Deon was entangled in the very lifestyle his mother had worked so hard to protect him from. He was following his father's footsteps, walking a similar path towards danger, all the while blinded by his own choices. But as life gradually unveiled its harsh realities, would it be too late to turn things around?
"KING" isn't just a story-it's a gritty, raw account filled with lust, envy, and hate. In the face of pressure, only the strongest can weather the storm, and the hidden truths will eventually come to light. Love is blind, karma is an ever-present force, and the taste of vengeance is undeniably sweet.
But how long will it take Deon to understand that jealousy can consume one's soul from the inside out? Get ready for a rollercoaster ride that will keep you at the edge of your seat. And remember, the one who claims the crown earns the title of "KING."