Street Brotherhood

<p>It's 1975. Three years since Johnny Álvarez fled the brutality of his home to vanish on the streets of New York City. As he assembles the Dogs of War his disparate gang of urban youth they become the target of a larger more menacing crew. To avoid Dos Cruces' attacks the Dogs must use wit and strategy.</p><p>Johnny becomes involved with Marco a tempestuous drug supplier who inspires admiration but also rueful reminiscence of Johnny's father. His demands challenge Johnny's morals but the payout is hard to ignore. As is Johnny's aptitude for carrying out his lethal tasks.</p><p>Amid his nefarious entanglements Johnny falls for Jessica. She is witty and self-assured opening him to normalcy and tenderness for the first time. But as his worlds spin ever closer will he escape the brutality of his past or be forced to embrace it?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The writing is raw sharp and unapologetic. The dialogue snapped with energy and the banter between the boys felt real in a way that made me smile even when the situation was grim...<em>Street Brotherhood</em> is a book I would recommend to anyone who loves gritty coming-of-age tales stories about loyalty or New York narratives that don't romanticize but reveal. It's tough funny heartbreaking and hopeful all at once. </p><p><strong>-Literary Titan</strong></p>