The Unclear Path

<p><strong>Follow the intense life of the Olsen family-a kindhearted hard-working group of people. When son Louis Jr. finds himself amid a dangerous world it's anyone's guess how when and who will pull him out of the game.</strong></p><p>In Southwest Detroit during the mid-1980s the Olsen family attempts to live an incident-less life in the midst of drugs gangs and violence in their neighborhood. </p><p>However a devastating family tragedy befalls the Olsens leaving each member to discern for themselves where the next right step is. For 15-year-old son Louis Jr. the path mars itself in a cloak of crime-Detroit's drug game. Changing his name from Louis Jr. to King the young man is thrust into a world where bullets bitches and bad guys come hand over fist. Despite danger at every turn King learns the savvy and dangerous ways of the streets to live up to the persona his father has decreed upon him.</p><p>Through puberty treachery prison and gunplay King struggles to keep his life under control. He believes he has a handle on taking his family to the dream of a tranquil suburban life-but discovers that leaving the game is a path that maybe only God can pull him away from.</p><p>Will King find his way out of the game without everyone he loves dying or is his story going to be the next Olsen family tragedy?</p><p><em>The Unclear Path</em> is an evocative moving and necessary novel for teens today. The lovable cast of characters creates a relatable narrative about growing up amid violence choosing your path and understanding your role in the greater world.</p><p>Twists will keep readers on the edges of their seats as they live side-by-side with King the Olsen family and their neighbors of southwest Detroit.</p>