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Rook: The Rise
Power isn’t given. It’s taken.
Rhakeem “Rook” Moore grew up torn between two worlds—a father who ran the streets like a king, and a mother who prayed he’d never follow that path. But in the unforgiving corners of his city, survival means sacrifice. No one’s coming to save him.
With sharp instincts and a mind built for the long game, Rook steps out of the shadows to claim what no one thought he control. The climb is brutal—friends become rivals, love becomes a liability, and betrayal cuts the deepest when it’s close to home.
Every king starts as a pawn. But not every pawn becomes a king.
The Rise is a gritty urban coming-of-age story about strategy, power, and transformation. Perfect for fans of The Coldest Winter Ever, Power, and Snowfall.
If the streets are a chessboard, Rook is ready to play.
Rhakeem “Rook” Moore grew up torn between two worlds—a father who ran the streets like a king, and a mother who prayed he’d never follow that path. But in the unforgiving corners of his city, survival means sacrifice. No one’s coming to save him.
With sharp instincts and a mind built for the long game, Rook steps out of the shadows to claim what no one thought he control. The climb is brutal—friends become rivals, love becomes a liability, and betrayal cuts the deepest when it’s close to home.
Every king starts as a pawn. But not every pawn becomes a king.
The Rise is a gritty urban coming-of-age story about strategy, power, and transformation. Perfect for fans of The Coldest Winter Ever, Power, and Snowfall.
If the streets are a chessboard, Rook is ready to play.
70 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2025
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April 4, 2025
Quick, attention grabbing read
Quick but entertaining and thought provoking read. Can’t wait to see what Rook’s storyline is throughout the next two books.
Quick but entertaining and thought provoking read. Can’t wait to see what Rook’s storyline is throughout the next two books.
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