The System Has Failed

by Michel Moore

Terrell wasn’t raised in the corrupt streets of Detroit. After being abused and left for dead by his violent, psychotic father, he was raised by his aunt in uncle in a loving home in the suburbs. However, he never lost touch with his mother, whose selfish scheming sparked the fire that led to that fateful night when Terrell became disabled. Now that he’s an adult, his tainted bloodline has other plans for the wheelchair-bound teenager.

Throwing away his silver spoon, Li’l T easily favors an oversized .40-cal he keeps tucked on his lap. With Simone, his wicked-minded mother, co-signing his every criminal move, Terrell hopes he can rise up to be half the man he believes his deceased father was, even though Kamal was the one to put him in the iron-wheeled casket. A product of the system, Terrell is haunted by his past, but he’s determined not to let anything stop his shine.

288 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 30, 2018

Reviews

[Poetic Diva504 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed about 80% of A product of the system, so I continued the series. However, in the sequel, I couldn’t finish it because I didn’t like the main character. I get that his biological father is the reason he’s paralyzed. But the person who jacked him up is in the ground. Shouldn’t that be justice enough? There’s no logic in being mad at the world because your dead father you can’t get back at is the reason you can’t walk.

[Linda Strickland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was on Fire!!!! Ms. Moore, please keep them coming!!,

[JoRolle Nola · Rating 5 out of 5]

The cycle continues. That's all I can say. If u like gritty urban fiction then u will love both A product of the System and The System has Failed.

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I listened to it on the Audible App. Book 1 was better but I would reccomend to others to read/listen too.

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[Shilo Parcel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The System Has Failed offers a gripping look into the cyclical nature of poverty and violence through the eyes of Terrell, a young man seeking to follow in his criminal father's footsteps. Author Michel Moore pulls no punches, portraying the bleak reality facing many youth growing up in impoverished inner city neighborhoods.

The audiobook is brought to life by a skilled narrator who gives distinct voices to each character. The narration draws you into Terrell's world and into his inner turmoil. At times, the story is difficult to listen to, as domestic abuse and graphic violence are depicted. However, Moore's writing and the narration capture the humanity in even the most troubled characters.

The first three-quarters of the book are captivating and emotionally hard-hitting. The conclusion provides a fitting end to Terrell's as well as others story, though it lacks some of the intrigue and momentum built earlier in the book. Overall, The System Has Failed tells an important story in a compelling way and is worth a listen. It gives perspective into cycles of violence that many of us have the privilege not to experience first-hand.

[Rise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow.. book 2 had so much drama and killings. From the beginning to the end of this book was nothing but a problems. Good read

[Latasha Hollingsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was definitely an attention holder. I really want a third book to this series. I couldn't put it down.

[Pam Mason]

Fee

[Rhena Deshaun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another banger

Man, this book was on point. A great follow up to book 1. all the dots were connected, I couldn’t put this book down. Great read Ms. Michel Moore!