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The Syndicate 3: Carl Weber Presents
When Claudette McPhearson died, she left eight foster children to fend for themselves after they discovered the truth about her secret life. She was the leader of the Syndicate, a criminal enterprise that had a stronghold on the underworld. Much to her children’s chagrin, it was up to one of them to step up and take the lead. Javon, her oldest and most trusted son, took on that mantle. It was a role he had never wanted, but with threats to his family coming from every direction, he had no choice. One year later, Javon has taken the Syndicate to the next level. Javon seems untouchable, and the Syndicate can’t be stopped, but as it grows, it draws attention. This time, it’s from the Commission, the ruling body of the world’s most dangerous mafias. “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” comes into play as the Old Italian needs Javon’s help. The Commission has been threatened, and they call on the Syndicate for reinforcements. The Syndicate aims to help its allies, but the past comes knocking at the McPhearsons’ door. With everything coming full circle, Javon will find that not everyone can be trusted, and ghosts from the past always have a way of coming back to haunt you.
416 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2017
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April 5, 2018
I enjoyed the first two books of this series, however for some reason this one was rather slow. It didn’t hold my attention as the two. It did answer the question that was set forth in the begging yet in around about way.
March 5, 2020
Well if you've read one urban novel you pretty much read them all. But the Syndicate 3 was rather entertaining.
I mean this could be a black soap opera. With all the drama and what not going on.
But I did like how this last novel gave the inside scoop on the demise of King.
I knew it was an inside job, I just didn't know from whom.
But when Javon is called to NYC, it seems like the present is repeating itself.
A lot of skeltons come out the closet while Javon and his crew are up there & it has one rethinking all that was taught and known.
But the good thing is, both King & Claudette left Javon a journal which was the blueprint to the past.
It helped Javon gain knowledge into what was going down and who possibly was calling the shots.
The commission is up to its dirty tricks, what happened to King won't happen to Javon.
The Syndicate has some swift thinkers and a crew that knows how to handle bizness. Not business BUT bizness, there is a difference.
I'm glad that Javon & Lucky got it all resolved. The Syndicate & The Commission are stronger than ever. Or at least that it what is implied.
Once some OG's got laid to rest. Syndicate style.
Now that's how you handle your bizness.
Well that's my review. I hope you enjoy it ad much as I did.
Until my next review. You already know how I get down.
Happy Reading!!!!!
Ciao💋
I mean this could be a black soap opera. With all the drama and what not going on.
But I did like how this last novel gave the inside scoop on the demise of King.
I knew it was an inside job, I just didn't know from whom.
But when Javon is called to NYC, it seems like the present is repeating itself.
A lot of skeltons come out the closet while Javon and his crew are up there & it has one rethinking all that was taught and known.
But the good thing is, both King & Claudette left Javon a journal which was the blueprint to the past.
It helped Javon gain knowledge into what was going down and who possibly was calling the shots.
The commission is up to its dirty tricks, what happened to King won't happen to Javon.
The Syndicate has some swift thinkers and a crew that knows how to handle bizness. Not business BUT bizness, there is a difference.
I'm glad that Javon & Lucky got it all resolved. The Syndicate & The Commission are stronger than ever. Or at least that it what is implied.
Once some OG's got laid to rest. Syndicate style.
Now that's how you handle your bizness.
Well that's my review. I hope you enjoy it ad much as I did.
Until my next review. You already know how I get down.
Happy Reading!!!!!
Ciao💋
January 16, 2024
FIRST THINGS FIRST, I MUST SAY I ENJOY PAULA JAI PARKER'S NARRATION. I BELEIVE SHE REALLY CAPTURED THE MOTHERLY/OLDER AUNTIE CHARACTER THAT SHE'D VOICED! THOUGH I ALSO LIKE HER ACTING WORK AS WELL, MAYBE SHE COULD HAVE A MORE FRUITFUL CAREER AS A NARRATOR.
THIS INSTALLMENT APPEARED TO CAPTURE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES FROM A TIME WHEN PERSONS FROM CERTAIN RACES MAY HAVE LOVED ONE ANOTHER SO MUCH BUT WERE NOT CULTURALLY ALLOWED TO EXPLORE SUCH A RELATIONSHIP AT LEAST NOT PUBLICLY FOR CONCERN FOR HOW THEIR RELATIONSHIP -MIXING THE CULTURES- WOULD BE PERCEIVED AMONGST THEIR OWN RACE
I MUST SAY I WASN'T EXPECTING LUCIANO/LUCCI'S REALTIONSHIP TOWARDS CLAUDETTE NOR DID I ANTICIPATE WHAT ROLE JEALOUSY WOULD PLAY IN WHAT OCCURRED WITH KINGSTON MACPHERSON'S PASSING.
AS THE AUDIBLE/BOOK CLOSED I WAS LEFT TO WONDER WAS LUCKY/OR WHATEVER THAT HALF BLACK- HALF-ITALTIAN GUY'S NAME WAS THE SON & NOT THE NEPHEW OF LUCIANO? WAS HE ALSO THE SONE OF CLAUDETTE OR HER SISTER?
THIS ONE HAD A LOT OF ACTION IN IT, BUT I MUST SAY IT WS A BIT CONFUSING AS WELL.
THIS INSTALLMENT APPEARED TO CAPTURE CULTURAL DIFFERENCES FROM A TIME WHEN PERSONS FROM CERTAIN RACES MAY HAVE LOVED ONE ANOTHER SO MUCH BUT WERE NOT CULTURALLY ALLOWED TO EXPLORE SUCH A RELATIONSHIP AT LEAST NOT PUBLICLY FOR CONCERN FOR HOW THEIR RELATIONSHIP -MIXING THE CULTURES- WOULD BE PERCEIVED AMONGST THEIR OWN RACE
I MUST SAY I WASN'T EXPECTING LUCIANO/LUCCI'S REALTIONSHIP TOWARDS CLAUDETTE NOR DID I ANTICIPATE WHAT ROLE JEALOUSY WOULD PLAY IN WHAT OCCURRED WITH KINGSTON MACPHERSON'S PASSING.
AS THE AUDIBLE/BOOK CLOSED I WAS LEFT TO WONDER WAS LUCKY/OR WHATEVER THAT HALF BLACK- HALF-ITALTIAN GUY'S NAME WAS THE SON & NOT THE NEPHEW OF LUCIANO? WAS HE ALSO THE SONE OF CLAUDETTE OR HER SISTER?
THIS ONE HAD A LOT OF ACTION IN IT, BUT I MUST SAY IT WS A BIT CONFUSING AS WELL.
November 6, 2017
Excellent Read
The writing of this book is a good read, action, drama, double crossed and definitely hàteful, heartless, uncaring because of jealousy; Luci couldn't get over King got the Lady. Powerful read see some people have issue with rejection, this reads just show's how deep hate can settle in your heart. My gut feeling told me Luci was behind all the violence and treachery because he hated King. Claudette a woman of purpose smart, good looks, sexy and ambition s. I loved her she was loving, giving, sharing, designing a family of love like no other. I was waiting for Uncle Snap to bring Rowena to meet the family, lol. The whole family was well put together, Uncle Snap, Von, Cory, Shanelle, Inez, JoJo, Navy, Melissa, Monty, Nighthawk and Ms. Lilly. I wonder will Lucky, Gianna or Deedee seek revenge of Luci's death?
The writing of this book is a good read, action, drama, double crossed and definitely hàteful, heartless, uncaring because of jealousy; Luci couldn't get over King got the Lady. Powerful read see some people have issue with rejection, this reads just show's how deep hate can settle in your heart. My gut feeling told me Luci was behind all the violence and treachery because he hated King. Claudette a woman of purpose smart, good looks, sexy and ambition s. I loved her she was loving, giving, sharing, designing a family of love like no other. I was waiting for Uncle Snap to bring Rowena to meet the family, lol. The whole family was well put together, Uncle Snap, Von, Cory, Shanelle, Inez, JoJo, Navy, Melissa, Monty, Nighthawk and Ms. Lilly. I wonder will Lucky, Gianna or Deedee seek revenge of Luci's death?
July 21, 2020
A Family Affair!
I enjoyed this series which was well written. I liked all of the characters especially Jovan, Shanelle, Cory and the rest of the McPherson. Monty discovered who his biological father was someone he knew. The Commission
started a war against Jovan but the Syndicate members and family prevailed.
Inez had constructive surgery done on her face but Cory didn't but has decided to have surgery done to remove his scarring. You just had to love the neighbor from across the street. Uncle Snap was an old OF who was loyal to the family
and became a father figure. Didn't like Dee Dee. This book dealt with cultural differences and what it meant to older members. Also dealt with deceit and secrets. Loved all three books.
I enjoyed this series which was well written. I liked all of the characters especially Jovan, Shanelle, Cory and the rest of the McPherson. Monty discovered who his biological father was someone he knew. The Commission
started a war against Jovan but the Syndicate members and family prevailed.
Inez had constructive surgery done on her face but Cory didn't but has decided to have surgery done to remove his scarring. You just had to love the neighbor from across the street. Uncle Snap was an old OF who was loyal to the family
and became a father figure. Didn't like Dee Dee. This book dealt with cultural differences and what it meant to older members. Also dealt with deceit and secrets. Loved all three books.
June 25, 2018
What a great read! Brick and Storm have done it again! This storyline just keeps getting better and better! This one was the discovery of what really happened to Kingston McPhearson and I was too through. Family can heal, help or hurt! To leave all this in a journal was a great way to speak from the grave. I wonder if we're done or will we see DeeDee, Lucky and Giana again??? I guess time will tell. For now the Syndicate is in tact and the fight continues on. A few grammatical errors but not enough to distract. Til next time McPhearson children!
February 25, 2019
I’m in shock at how the story ended. I wasn’t expecting it to be another man’s battle. Or for King’s killer to be the person that it was. However this was the perfect ending. All of the lingering questions that I had from part 2 were answered in part 3. That’s book was action packed, unpredictable and amazing revelations revealed from the eyes of the characters. I lost myself in this book, completely immersed into characters & all of the things going on. I loved every minute of it.
January 26, 2018
Omg this was a goooood book. I loved how it picked up from the last book. They way they took care each other when they had trail and tribulations arrived. This series was off the damn hook. Just know everyone should read this because in my view all families should be like this it’s just my opinion. Please don’t sleep on this series its phenomenal.
January 29, 2018
Sweet baby Jesus this series was amazing! Book 1 was a little slow for me as it laid the foundation for the key players. Book 2, family drama at it its finest! So what would book 3 give me? Secrets revealed! Lordt I was in no way prepared to find out the things I found out in this last book. Phenomenal! That's how you end a banging series!
April 3, 2018
OMGOODNESS!
What a STORYLINE!! BLEW MY MIND! This was the Most SECRET FILLED STORY that had me 😠 and Fighting along with the Syndicate family. To know about Mama & King through their journals were AWESOME. Each character I loved reading about, Ms Lily and about Montys parents. This was TRULY A GREAT READ & Hope maybe a future one regarding Lucky. IMMENSELY Recommended💜
What a STORYLINE!! BLEW MY MIND! This was the Most SECRET FILLED STORY that had me 😠 and Fighting along with the Syndicate family. To know about Mama & King through their journals were AWESOME. Each character I loved reading about, Ms Lily and about Montys parents. This was TRULY A GREAT READ & Hope maybe a future one regarding Lucky. IMMENSELY Recommended💜
November 14, 2017
When reading a series, you have no idea how it's going to end - this was no different. Drama, suspense, secrets and revelations that shatter your world or make you stronger. one thing they learned is to be careful who they trust and the past can come back to haunt you.
November 27, 2017
This series was on the edge of your seat read. The family drama and suspense was well written. The series had me guessing up the the final point and I was like Really! Could not put book down as I needed to know what was going to happen next.
December 5, 2017
It's aight
I chose this rating because I expected so much more. The build up was incredible, but then there was no kaboom bomb at the end. I'll continue to ride with Mr. Weber, but he has to bring it the next time. Overall it was a good read but I've read better by Carl Weber.
I chose this rating because I expected so much more. The build up was incredible, but then there was no kaboom bomb at the end. I'll continue to ride with Mr. Weber, but he has to bring it the next time. Overall it was a good read but I've read better by Carl Weber.
January 13, 2018
Honor!!!
I don't know where to start! Having the whole story now completes it! If u haven't read the beginning of this series, u missing out! Family secrets will get u killed in this family no joke! Loved it!
I don't know where to start! Having the whole story now completes it! If u haven't read the beginning of this series, u missing out! Family secrets will get u killed in this family no joke! Loved it!
April 24, 2018
Goodness! The secrets this family had going on was way too much but in a " damn this is a good read" way. Overall the series was great and written very well. In the beginning I felt like it was missing something but that was just the foundation being laid for the characters. Great Read!
September 2, 2025
This book was good from the beginning to the end.
Mama Claudette was one amazing woman. She raised her children to be every part of her and King. All of their stories came together. It broke my heart to find out who killed King. Jealousy and greed will always end the bloodline.
Mama Claudette was one amazing woman. She raised her children to be every part of her and King. All of their stories came together. It broke my heart to find out who killed King. Jealousy and greed will always end the bloodline.
November 2, 2017
Love it
The best book I read in a long time. I couldn’t stop reading. It’s a page turner and breathtaking. Greatness
The best book I read in a long time. I couldn’t stop reading. It’s a page turner and breathtaking. Greatness
November 12, 2017
Powerful
Lessons of love headache lies and skeletons this series has taken me through a wave of emotions. Bloodline and loyalty which one comes first
Lessons of love headache lies and skeletons this series has taken me through a wave of emotions. Bloodline and loyalty which one comes first
November 17, 2017
Its ok
The book was cumbersome to me. I did not really enjoy the back story of King and Luci did not grab me. I am more interestted in the siblings.
The book was cumbersome to me. I did not really enjoy the back story of King and Luci did not grab me. I am more interestted in the siblings.
November 19, 2017
Awesome just too short
Great read.. awesome story line and characters.... cant wait until the next series... always take me on a ride following them...
Great read.. awesome story line and characters.... cant wait until the next series... always take me on a ride following them...
January 30, 2018
Action filled and suspenseful but I’m missing something because I hadn’t read the series. I will read the others.
March 25, 2018
Good ending to this sequel & a good read. Many things revealed and any unanswered questions from book 1 and 2 were resolved.
April 4, 2018
This book was everything. I didn't trust Luci from the beginning. The twist and turns in this book did not disappoint. I wonder if DeeDee or Julianna will come back for revenge.
May 11, 2018
What a way to end...or not
August 20, 2018
Awesome Ending
I just couldn't put it down. So sad that this is the end of the series. Excellent back story to the first 2 books! Loved it!
I just couldn't put it down. So sad that this is the end of the series. Excellent back story to the first 2 books! Loved it!
November 19, 2018
Book #3
Well I finally finished book #3, as always it was just as good as the others.it's about trust, family, and commitment..
Well I finally finished book #3, as always it was just as good as the others.it's about trust, family, and commitment..
November 28, 2021
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I love the entire Syndicate story and it can keep going. I'm a loyal follower of this crew. Thank you for a great story.
I love the entire Syndicate story and it can keep going. I'm a loyal follower of this crew. Thank you for a great story.
May 18, 2018
Brilliant
Brilliant writing, this story grabs you by the throat from the first page and you are off full throttle. There are so many twists and turns Nd like any good author had you guessing to the very last. Really good read can't recommend highly enough. A lesson for all of us if we care to look
Brilliant writing, this story grabs you by the throat from the first page and you are off full throttle. There are so many twists and turns Nd like any good author had you guessing to the very last. Really good read can't recommend highly enough. A lesson for all of us if we care to look
June 6, 2019
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This story was great and it makes me want more. The characters were all great and the story line was well written.
This story was great and it makes me want more. The characters were all great and the story line was well written.
July 18, 2018
"The merit of a man & a woman is their ability to take ownership of their own bullshit, while not making excuses for their deplorable actions."
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