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A Weird Peace
Lockland Logan was warned to stay away from his envious sibling, Jalen.
He didn’t listen.
Lured by Jalen who claims he wants to reunite, off the premise of being changed, Lockland invites him back into his world. This ends with Jalen doing something so heinous it destroys Lockland’s foundation, pulling him deeper into his brother’s evil web.
But when he makes a promise to his demented mother before she to walk away from the streets, protect his sister, and bury his grudges before he buries her, he reluctantly agrees.
That is until she passes before he can exact revenge.
A man of his word, Lockland can’t let her go—not yet.
Keeping her body hidden, he vowed to finish what he started and take down the man who destroyed everything he loved… Jalen.
As the feud spirals into chaos, old wounds resurface, and dark secrets emerge, threatening to tear apart what little remains of their family.
With time running out and the streets closing in, Lockland must decide how far he’s willing to go for justice, and whether a promise made in love is worth dying for.
He didn’t listen.
Lured by Jalen who claims he wants to reunite, off the premise of being changed, Lockland invites him back into his world. This ends with Jalen doing something so heinous it destroys Lockland’s foundation, pulling him deeper into his brother’s evil web.
But when he makes a promise to his demented mother before she to walk away from the streets, protect his sister, and bury his grudges before he buries her, he reluctantly agrees.
That is until she passes before he can exact revenge.
A man of his word, Lockland can’t let her go—not yet.
Keeping her body hidden, he vowed to finish what he started and take down the man who destroyed everything he loved… Jalen.
As the feud spirals into chaos, old wounds resurface, and dark secrets emerge, threatening to tear apart what little remains of their family.
With time running out and the streets closing in, Lockland must decide how far he’s willing to go for justice, and whether a promise made in love is worth dying for.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 27, 2024
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About the author
T. Styles
102 books610 followersStyles is the award Winning CEO of The Cartel Publications - an international, independent publishing house. She also owns Cartel Urban Cinema, an independent film production company. To date T. Styles has written 76 original novels under various pen names. Her novels have been published under her own house as well as Kensington and St. Martins.
Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.
Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".
Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.
Her screenplay “Concrete Beach”, reached the semifinals round for the Academy Nicholl Fellowship, a screenwriting competition, hosted by The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (Oscars). In addition, her other screenplay “Blurred”, reached the top 15%, validating what her fans already know...that T. Styles knows the art of storytelling.
Styles’ publishing house, The Cartel Publications, is the face of today's urban fiction and street fiction industries. In both the digital and print world, the Cartel represents the best her generation has to offer in African American literature. She has aptly been dubbed "Urban Fiction Empress" and "Literary Master".
Styles is multifaceted and facilitates her popular seminar "How To Write A Novel In 30 Days", using her non-fiction novel of the same title. Styles consults authors and publishing houses on what it takes to achieve success and longevity in the book industry, using the Cartel as a guide.
She has been featured in The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Essence Magazine, Don Diva Magazine, Oprah Winfrey's Network and Urban Book Source. She has been awarded Author Of The Year by AAMBC and was voted Most Underrated Author by The Urban Book Source.
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January 5, 2025
T Styles Never Disappoints!!!!!
Lockland, Turner, Jalen and Memory. As only this author can she weaves a tale about family where lies are uncovered and betrayal is deep. I literally read this book twice. I didn't want to miss anything. These four characters have a mother named Cakes who is a real part of this story. Go get your copy!!!!!!
Lockland, Turner, Jalen and Memory. As only this author can she weaves a tale about family where lies are uncovered and betrayal is deep. I literally read this book twice. I didn't want to miss anything. These four characters have a mother named Cakes who is a real part of this story. Go get your copy!!!!!!
February 16, 2025
🌸 OMG, intense is totally the vibe of this book! 📚💖 I was on the edge of my seat, wondering if Jalen's clever moves would outsmart Lockland, especially when things got super dangerous between them. The drama was real, and it perfectly showed how rage and jealousy can lead to a total meltdown. 😱🔥
And let's not forget about Cakes! She was definitely stirring the pot between the brothers. 🍰🕵️♀️ I would've loved to know more about Jalen's past before Lockland came into the picture. His struggles with love and the issues with his mom added such depth to his character. 💔
I have to say, the constant crunching of boots on gravel was a bit much, but it didn't take away from the thrilling twists that kept me guessing. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, another twist popped up and blew my mind! 🤯💫
Overall, "A Weird Place" is a an okay read with so many unexpected turns. If you're into stories that keep you guessing and are full of surprises, this one's for you! 📖✨
And let's not forget about Cakes! She was definitely stirring the pot between the brothers. 🍰🕵️♀️ I would've loved to know more about Jalen's past before Lockland came into the picture. His struggles with love and the issues with his mom added such depth to his character. 💔
I have to say, the constant crunching of boots on gravel was a bit much, but it didn't take away from the thrilling twists that kept me guessing. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, another twist popped up and blew my mind! 🤯💫
Overall, "A Weird Place" is a an okay read with so many unexpected turns. If you're into stories that keep you guessing and are full of surprises, this one's for you! 📖✨
January 8, 2025
An Author with an AMAZING mind!
Ms. Styles, you have done it AGAIN! Where your imagination comes from and how you write ‘page-turner’ after ‘page-turner’, I’ll never know, but I thank you because I enjoy your work immensely!
Your characters jump off the pages and I become immersed in the storyline. My brows knit, my stomach knots, then a smile forms! Just when I think I have it figured out, you flip it! -lol!
MUCH respect for your craft! ONE request- write faster and stop making us wait SO long between masterpieces (smile)
Ms. Styles, you have done it AGAIN! Where your imagination comes from and how you write ‘page-turner’ after ‘page-turner’, I’ll never know, but I thank you because I enjoy your work immensely!
Your characters jump off the pages and I become immersed in the storyline. My brows knit, my stomach knots, then a smile forms! Just when I think I have it figured out, you flip it! -lol!
MUCH respect for your craft! ONE request- write faster and stop making us wait SO long between masterpieces (smile)
January 12, 2025
She did it again!
This story was so good. I stayed engaged,but as with most of this author's books, I had to take short breaks . The story has a lot of tense moments. And that ending was everything! It was totally unexpected. If you like twisted, intense, tales of woe read this!
This story was so good. I stayed engaged,but as with most of this author's books, I had to take short breaks . The story has a lot of tense moments. And that ending was everything! It was totally unexpected. If you like twisted, intense, tales of woe read this!
June 6, 2025
Here We Go
Another hit from T. Styles, you never disappoint. This was an intense page turner. The relationship between Jalen and Lockland raw, the love, the jealousy and envy. Love hurts. Looking forward to the next part.
Another hit from T. Styles, you never disappoint. This was an intense page turner. The relationship between Jalen and Lockland raw, the love, the jealousy and envy. Love hurts. Looking forward to the next part.
January 5, 2025
Never DISAPPOINTED
A new character with a brand new twist of everything. Thank you for helping me start the 25 off right!
A new character with a brand new twist of everything. Thank you for helping me start the 25 off right!
August 30, 2025
slow hard read
This book was ok, tbh it dragged. But i can’t start a book and not finish it. I wouldn’t reread it but T Styles is still one of my
absolute favorite authors
This book was ok, tbh it dragged. But i can’t start a book and not finish it. I wouldn’t reread it but T Styles is still one of my
absolute favorite authors
December 27, 2025
READ THIS BOOK!
This book is a simple but go ooo of book. It kept me glued and I completed it in one day.
This book is a simple but go ooo of book. It kept me glued and I completed it in one day.
January 11, 2026
nice read
This is a good book
Family can take you on a path that will change you even it’s not your book .
This is a good book
Family can take you on a path that will change you even it’s not your book .
February 11, 2025
Intense!
Intense is the best way I could sum up this book. A few times I was wondering if Jalen moves would outwit Lockland, especially when the war started to become more dangerous and each wanted each other by any means necessary. It truly shows how rage and jealousy could lead to one own downfall. But we can't pretend Cakes didn't have her hands involved in what happened between the two brothers. I would've loved more in depth in Jalen ways before Lockland came around because it seems he was troubled from a lack of love and hatred from his mother before it manifest into what it was as an adult.
I would say the overuse of boots or shoes crunching on the gravel became way too repetitive and it felt ingrained in almost every sentence at the start.
Overall this was a great story with twists as I thought I figured it out and yet another twist threw me for a loop. Great read
Intense is the best way I could sum up this book. A few times I was wondering if Jalen moves would outwit Lockland, especially when the war started to become more dangerous and each wanted each other by any means necessary. It truly shows how rage and jealousy could lead to one own downfall. But we can't pretend Cakes didn't have her hands involved in what happened between the two brothers. I would've loved more in depth in Jalen ways before Lockland came around because it seems he was troubled from a lack of love and hatred from his mother before it manifest into what it was as an adult.
I would say the overuse of boots or shoes crunching on the gravel became way too repetitive and it felt ingrained in almost every sentence at the start.
Overall this was a great story with twists as I thought I figured it out and yet another twist threw me for a loop. Great read
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