DAWN OF AN EMPIRE

by Clever Black

Brains and brawn merge to produce one of the most successful crime families the underworld has ever seen. Naomi Holland, after being rescued from an orphanage, lands in Cicero, Illinois and is reared by affluent adopters. She soon meets Doss Dawkins and a love blossoms. Eight kids later,  Naomi, now living in Oklahoma, becomes a supporter of her husband's criminal endeavors. And Naomi herself has a storied past. One of murder and deceit. On the outside,  the Holland family are just and average wealthy American family. To those within their inner circle, however,  they're a family to be respected and feared. Family virtues and mafia codes blend perfectly to create the most powerful family duo. Delve into Naomi's life and see how this rich matriarch and her husband smoothly climb the criminal ladder of success. A host of new characters and old faces return as The Holland Family Saga continues on towards to a climatic crescendo with Part Six: Dawn of an Empire.

371 pages, ebook

First published April 24, 2013

Reviews

[Ta'Nisha Gray Yolanda Davis]

Another banger...

This story constantly leaves me wanting more. I'm so enthralled I can't wait to get to the next part. Naomi wants her family together by any means necessary. I'm so excited about all the characters coming into play and the 6 degrees of separation I'm on the edge of my seat wondering how they'll come to learn that even though their brother met an untimely fate they have a nephew and niece who are waiting in the wings. On to the next one...

[Joy McGuire]

Gangsters vs. Drug Dealers!!!!!

It's wonderful that Naomi found her sisters, and everyone is in good health, cuz the family business is gonna need Martha and Triggy..... they just don't know it yet!!!! Along with the big three in toll...

[Shea]

Great Storyteller

Clever Black is a great storyteller. I always feel like I'm on the scene while reading his work. On to part 7.

[Letitia Mask]

The big three!

I did not see the oldest three getting involved in the murder for hire, well maybe Dawk but not the girls. Im waiting patiently for Mary to figure it out and jump in cause I know she's a rider. Also waiting for all the pieces and family members to fall imto place. What I love about this saga is the realness of what's going like in real time today. Naomi was real smart like her grandmother. They all had a knack for something but I also liked that they were about family. Getting with one person, marrying and having kids not running around loose sleeping with everyone at least the women weren't. I really can't wait to see how this ends, if it does. Ben Holland back on the scene please cause I know he about it too ~ yeah baby

[Robin Perryman]

Very Good

This was good. Finally Asa Spade is making a come back but I'm ready to get back to Ben and his crew. I was surprised Naiomi put her kids out there considering how she feels about family. They act like that's a normal business to be in. Why not use Martha and Twiggy? I like how the characters are all connected and don't know it. In these books, you don't have to wonder about anything you just have to wait for it because Mr. Black's got it covered. There's no unanswered questions. I can't wait to see when they find out about Ben, Samantha and Henrietta.

[Mary M. McClendon]

Really Fun To Read!

That Naomi is The Truth!. This one with all the kids gave me lots of laughs. She had some bad A.... kids. However, the big three knew how to handle business when they had to while the young five were living carefree lives on the ranch. I ready for the next book!
No Sweat

[Melissa]

Another just can't put it down book!! Work and sleep get in the way! It is so amazing to me how clever black is able to tie all these storylines together! So many times I am laughing, almost crying, jaw dropping!! Love it! Don't ever want it to end!!

[Mamajay]

Fabulous

I LOVE, LOVE ,THIS SAGA. I enjoyed hearing Naomi story funny how things turned out for her. Glad that she found love with Kevin and his wife. She was blessed that they into her life .This is such a good Saga I'm in this until the end. Great Job

[Carrie Rembert]

I think I'm a slow reader lol but I truly enjoyed it .Naomi is the definition of a strong black woman n I love her she is the rock in this book....AWESOME

[Felicia Franklin]

Really enjoyed this book. Why Kevin and Serena? Oh gosh... Love the Holland-Dawkins kids. They are too funny.

[Mary]

Another great ride.

[Hazel Daggs]

Awesome

You will not want to put the book down!! Very well written!! I love it, can't wait for the next book.

[Yarnetta]

So good. This is a must read series.

[Jazzmyn Kennedy]

Not my favorite book in the series but still liked it...again i love the way clever has all the story lines connected cant wait to see what happens with everyone!!!

[Kristie Ragland]

WOW

[Vee Babino]

As with the other books in series, I could not put down.

[Kimberly]

Slow read

This book was a little slower than the other books! It took me a lot longer to read this one

[Cola]

I'm a Holland

It's official I'm a Holland. These are my people I swear I love this family. They are the epitome of what a family is all about. I love Naomi she's my shero.

[Katena's]

The plot

The plot just keep getting thicker and thicker. I'm enjoying this series. Clever BLACK your the bomb🔥🔥🔥 Can't hardly wait to see what happens next.