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War #5
Karma
Although Banks left Wales Island, he didn’t return the same. Tiring of being Mr. Responsible, he embraces the persona of the Bad Guy with extreme ease. Unfortunately for him, now that he’s back in America, he brought with him an unwanted connection with a mysterious Latin Kingpin. The plan was to settle down, work on legal business ventures and pursue a secret relationship with the new lady in his life. But everything was on hold when Mr. Bolero put him, his family, and the Louisville’s in a situation they couldn’t refuse. Had it been business as usual, he could have handled his street trials better. But what do you do when the relationships around you collapse and burst into flames? Despite being divorced, Bet fights tooth, foot, and nail to win him back. While Mason seduces him into darkness, by reminding him that dope boys have more fun. And then there’s Nidia, who dispatched the beautiful ones to do her dirty work. War 5: Karma, explodes with drama. And when you get to the end, you will be blown away.
275 pages, Paperback
Published December 14, 2019
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About the author
T. Styles
101 books608 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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December 28, 2019
This series gets better with each book as more dark secrets are revealed. I was able to complete this one in a few hours as the drama was nonstop. Ending has me definitely looking forward to next part.
January 24, 2022
WHAT JUST HAPPENED
This book here took me for a ride Shay is crazy as no tomorrow. Mason have taken this to a level that I just didn’t see coming at all Banks got some things to figure out for real . Yes baby y’all need to read this series like now tomorrow y’all going to miss a lot . WOW
This book here took me for a ride Shay is crazy as no tomorrow. Mason have taken this to a level that I just didn’t see coming at all Banks got some things to figure out for real . Yes baby y’all need to read this series like now tomorrow y’all going to miss a lot . WOW
January 10, 2020
So Messed Up
You talking a out DRAMA. This book has it all. Love, sex, marriage, madness and murder. Me errors a dull moment. Two families so entwined and so warped. The end leaves you with a big question. What would be your answer?
No Sweat
You talking a out DRAMA. This book has it all. Love, sex, marriage, madness and murder. Me errors a dull moment. Two families so entwined and so warped. The end leaves you with a big question. What would be your answer?
No Sweat
February 5, 2022
OMG I have to read book 6 like right now.
July 9, 2020
It’s just gets crazier and crazier by the second. The ending just blew me away. I wasn’t expecting that at all. Kept me on my toes the entire time.
January 31, 2020
T Styles!!
Just when I think it is over you come back with another round. Just keep war going and going. I love it!
Just when I think it is over you come back with another round. Just keep war going and going. I love it!
January 28, 2020
Waiting on War 6!!
January 18, 2020
Great great
This book was great from start to finish. Rey quick read can wait for the next installment.. definitely full of surprises....I loved it
This book was great from start to finish. Rey quick read can wait for the next installment.. definitely full of surprises....I loved it
January 13, 2020
Been waiting for this
I couldn't put this book down. I never saw someone so obsessed with another person like this. Mason crazy. ND
I couldn't put this book down. I never saw someone so obsessed with another person like this. Mason crazy. ND
March 11, 2020
Mason & Banks are still thick as thieves. Everything they go through seems to only bring them closer. The family is back in the game again but this time for a different reason.
That ending had me cracking up...they never cease to amaze me.
That ending had me cracking up...they never cease to amaze me.
January 8, 2020
Wow. That was intense. Bank have a big decision to make. Will he make the right choice? Masan is crazy in love with Banks.
January 8, 2020
Amazing
This book is amazing. Can't wait for the next one. The twist and turns makes this my favorite book out of the series.
This book is amazing. Can't wait for the next one. The twist and turns makes this my favorite book out of the series.
January 2, 2020
Another Great Read!!!
Can’t wait for the next installment... Whom will Banks choose at that moment? His sons or Mrs. Lou? Mason... Mason... Mason
Can’t wait for the next installment... Whom will Banks choose at that moment? His sons or Mrs. Lou? Mason... Mason... Mason
January 2, 2020
Excellent book
I love the book there's nothing in the book I didn't like can't wait for War 6. Bring on War 6 T. Styles
I love the book there's nothing in the book I didn't like can't wait for War 6. Bring on War 6 T. Styles
December 29, 2019
Karma
This book was everything! Banks is still that dude while Mason is still wanting to be that man. TStyles is a beast with the pen. She effortlessly leave you with shock value. Damn good read
This book was everything! Banks is still that dude while Mason is still wanting to be that man. TStyles is a beast with the pen. She effortlessly leave you with shock value. Damn good read
December 14, 2019
My nerves
From the second I found out this book was available to read, I was on it. Read a good half of it before giving in to the need of sleep... I know, I know, no real reader does that. Especially with a book that is filled with so much drama. But this morning I woke up refreshed with the Wales and the Lous on my mind and I was ready. And no I'm sad. This series is crack and T Styles is my dealer!! I need more.
Literally from page 1 the drama is full force. Picking up where book 4 left off, the Wales and the Lous are in a tricky predicament that they can't say no to with Mr Bolero. Relationships change, characters change for the better and worst, at least in my opinion, and that heart racing shortness of breath feeling wouldn't stop! And dammit now I want another book!! I remember book 3 i felt like 1 more book would answer everything. But now im emotionally invested. You can't just leave me hanging like this Mama T!
From the second I found out this book was available to read, I was on it. Read a good half of it before giving in to the need of sleep... I know, I know, no real reader does that. Especially with a book that is filled with so much drama. But this morning I woke up refreshed with the Wales and the Lous on my mind and I was ready. And no I'm sad. This series is crack and T Styles is my dealer!! I need more.
Literally from page 1 the drama is full force. Picking up where book 4 left off, the Wales and the Lous are in a tricky predicament that they can't say no to with Mr Bolero. Relationships change, characters change for the better and worst, at least in my opinion, and that heart racing shortness of breath feeling wouldn't stop! And dammit now I want another book!! I remember book 3 i felt like 1 more book would answer everything. But now im emotionally invested. You can't just leave me hanging like this Mama T!
December 26, 2019
Speechless
Geesh I really wasn't ready for that ending smh. I just love this series and can't wait for war 6 because you definitely can't leave me hanging like that. Must read
Geesh I really wasn't ready for that ending smh. I just love this series and can't wait for war 6 because you definitely can't leave me hanging like that. Must read
December 25, 2019
Hell of an ending. Can't wait for War 6.
January 14, 2020
Omg this book was straight fire from start to finish.
This book had so many twists and turns it blew my damn mind. I’m just going to say this Banks is definitely the man but Mason came hard in this book. The book had a line in it that was straight gangsta.
Nidia said to Jennifer. Kill him within twenty- four hours. Or I’ll kill both you bitches. That quote was definitely the karma for herself.
The ending of this book just blew my mind Mason knows Banks will choose the right thing but this decision will come with with a price to pay.....
This book had so many twists and turns it blew my damn mind. I’m just going to say this Banks is definitely the man but Mason came hard in this book. The book had a line in it that was straight gangsta.
Nidia said to Jennifer. Kill him within twenty- four hours. Or I’ll kill both you bitches. That quote was definitely the karma for herself.
The ending of this book just blew my mind Mason knows Banks will choose the right thing but this decision will come with with a price to pay.....
February 7, 2020
If I could give this 6 stars I would! Definitely the best in the series to date. So much was going on I loved it, they just keep getting better & better but my goodness the ending!!! I would not have seen that coming. Mason is the absolute definition of a MANIAC! The things one will do for love...can one be so deranged?? I need to process what I just experienced before starting book 6 lmao! My head is SPINNING!
January 25, 2021
Man the crazy lengths that Mason will go just to be a part of Banks life is just crazy... The funny thing is I believe that Banks feels the same way... He just does not want to be who he was born to be... And being with Mason would make him be that person that he has been trying to escape his whole life... So instead of being with Mason.... He did the next best thing... But at what cost... See Banks knows the risk he is taking... He also knows that Mason loves him to much to hurt him physically... So he will take other measures to hurt him emotionally... Since that would be worst... Now it looks like Banks has a major decision to make... Who is more important to him... Could Banks really be ok being tied to Mason forever... Especially now that Mason has finally gotten something that he has always wanted...
Then we have these kids... We thought the parents were crazy... These kids are just out of control... I can't believe the moves that Howard is making... I am like really... This is how you do family... I just can't believe it...
Shay is just doing way to much for a man that does not want her... She needs to find her a man outside of the families... Why is this girl so desperate... Now she got all the kids caught up in her mess...
Minnesota is coming into her own and finding her strength... She is a lot like her dad... She processes things like he does and pays attention to little things... She is about to take over and be a handful... Will she give Tobias a second chance...
As for Nadia she was just doing to much... Why was she so obsessed with Banks... She started moving sloppy... Now look what has happened...
Now to see what will happen next in part 6
Then we have these kids... We thought the parents were crazy... These kids are just out of control... I can't believe the moves that Howard is making... I am like really... This is how you do family... I just can't believe it...
Shay is just doing way to much for a man that does not want her... She needs to find her a man outside of the families... Why is this girl so desperate... Now she got all the kids caught up in her mess...
Minnesota is coming into her own and finding her strength... She is a lot like her dad... She processes things like he does and pays attention to little things... She is about to take over and be a handful... Will she give Tobias a second chance...
As for Nadia she was just doing to much... Why was she so obsessed with Banks... She started moving sloppy... Now look what has happened...
Now to see what will happen next in part 6
February 6, 2025
I don’t care to see Banks & Jersey together 🤷🏾♀️ like at all. They are not doing it for me at all. Especially how Banks acted with Bet & Mason. I do believe what Bet said is true about Mason & Banks wanting each other but can’t have each other so they went with each other’s spouse as the next best thing. Either way I don’t like it 😐 Now that lil twist with the twins had me shook!! But it’s definitely paved the way for the next generation. We already knew Banks & Mason will never be apart. Clearly no matter what happens they will always find their way back to each other. & at this point they really tied for life! Honestly, I can’t lie, Mason has a soft spot in my heart. I’m rooting for him every time. He definitely has some maturing to do even at his big grown age, but I do think he’s capable of doing it. I love Banks too, but I ain’t goin lie, he get on my nerves sometimes with the way he handles everyone, especially Mason.
January 25, 2020
OH MY GOODNESS!🔥🔥👏👏🔥
T. Styles you are the MAN WOMAN!!! And I mean this in the highest form! I could never tire of your books I wait patiently for them, and believe me it is very hard waiting! I know your books are twisted and I love it but, please, please, don't break Banks and Mason's friendship up forever please it just won't be right without them mending there friendship no matter how irreparable it seem if anyone can fix it you can! I have loved, loved the bond they've had throughout the whole series which is why I kept reading. Also, Mason was wrong for sleeping with Bet, but, Banks carried on a whole affair behind his back! So, which was worse?
T. Styles you are the MAN WOMAN!!! And I mean this in the highest form! I could never tire of your books I wait patiently for them, and believe me it is very hard waiting! I know your books are twisted and I love it but, please, please, don't break Banks and Mason's friendship up forever please it just won't be right without them mending there friendship no matter how irreparable it seem if anyone can fix it you can! I have loved, loved the bond they've had throughout the whole series which is why I kept reading. Also, Mason was wrong for sleeping with Bet, but, Banks carried on a whole affair behind his back! So, which was worse?
July 5, 2025
These books never cease to amaze me 😂 Mason finally learned to have some damn patience AND THIS IS WHAT HE DOES WITH ITTTT!! pleaseeee this isn’t real life Banks deserves so much better, from his kids to his wife to his best friend.. he just can’t fucking win with these folks around him. Ugh, i can’t even fathom that ending right now. This weird dynamic between Banks & Mason is very realistic in the sense that some men will really choose they niggas over their partner & allow them so much leeway that you can’t help but to think they gotta be butt buddies 🤨
July 27, 2025
This one tore me apart… and I loved every second of it.
War 5 wasn’t just a book—it was an emotional rollercoaster! I cried, held my breath, and even had to put it down to catch my breath. T. Styles poured her heart and soul into this one, and you could feel the pain and love in every word. The characters aren’t just characters on a page anymore—they’re like friends I’ve known for years. The way she reveals truths, unravels trauma, and still finds space for healing is just plain genius. This book broke me open in the best way possible. I’ll never forget it.
War 5 wasn’t just a book—it was an emotional rollercoaster! I cried, held my breath, and even had to put it down to catch my breath. T. Styles poured her heart and soul into this one, and you could feel the pain and love in every word. The characters aren’t just characters on a page anymore—they’re like friends I’ve known for years. The way she reveals truths, unravels trauma, and still finds space for healing is just plain genius. This book broke me open in the best way possible. I’ll never forget it.
July 14, 2020
O... M... G...
Ok so that ending??? Jaw dropping for real!!!! I had to drop me head and breathe then re-read it. But i guess you cant put anything past Banks or Mason. I was team Banks for the majority of the series so far but once i got into this book i was kind of side eyeing him. And now im torn Mason is in love with the girl who stole his heart as a kid... but she is just a ghost still lingering around. Sad stuff
Ok so that ending??? Jaw dropping for real!!!! I had to drop me head and breathe then re-read it. But i guess you cant put anything past Banks or Mason. I was team Banks for the majority of the series so far but once i got into this book i was kind of side eyeing him. And now im torn Mason is in love with the girl who stole his heart as a kid... but she is just a ghost still lingering around. Sad stuff
August 9, 2020
Ooooh Chile, the twists in this one...has my mind spinning! I am speechless. All I can say is for Banks and Mason it seems as though they are always doomed. Even when there is a time of peace and happiness, it is very short lived. Banks believes it to be karma for all of the bad they have ever done in life. Mason has pulled the ultimate trick out of his hat and now Banks has a decision to make....I wonder who Banks going to choose?
September 25, 2020
She's done it again!
This book seemed a little rushed and didnt include the depth and amount of detail of the previous books but it was still great. The ending alone was enough to make this another favorite. I love the childrens growth, seeing a different side to jersey, banks, and minnie, and the twists & turns. I started up to finish the book, knowing I'll regret it tomorrow when it's time to homeschool my kids but this was my me time and it was worth every minute!
This book seemed a little rushed and didnt include the depth and amount of detail of the previous books but it was still great. The ending alone was enough to make this another favorite. I love the childrens growth, seeing a different side to jersey, banks, and minnie, and the twists & turns. I started up to finish the book, knowing I'll regret it tomorrow when it's time to homeschool my kids but this was my me time and it was worth every minute!
April 15, 2021
Crazy!!
I’m so surprised that banks and jersey went all out for their relationship! And even more crazy @ what Mason did to interfere. His life long dream finally came true and it’s so sick and twisted. I’m wondering if the two BFF somehow do want to be together, apparently Mason does. Banks always seems to be one step forward like with Nadia after him but this he definitely couldn’t see by a long shot
I’m so surprised that banks and jersey went all out for their relationship! And even more crazy @ what Mason did to interfere. His life long dream finally came true and it’s so sick and twisted. I’m wondering if the two BFF somehow do want to be together, apparently Mason does. Banks always seems to be one step forward like with Nadia after him but this he definitely couldn’t see by a long shot
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November 17, 2023SO GLAD THAT BANKS IS BACK IN THE STATES BUT I'M NOT SO SURE THAT THAT WAS THE BEST MOVE THOUGH.
WAR: FIVE KARMA LIKE BOOK FOUR, DIDN'T QUITE HOOK ME INTO IT LIKE WITH BOOK TWO & THREE...BUT MAYBE THAT WAS BECAUSE MY ATTENTION WAS ON MESSIAH WILLIAMS FROM ANOTHER AUTHOR'S BOOK SERIES THAT I WAS READING IN BETWEEN PERUSING THROUGH WAR 5: KARMA.
I HOPED BOOK 5 WOULD BE BETTER...& IT WAS FOR THE FIRST FEW CHAPTERS.
WAR: FIVE KARMA LIKE BOOK FOUR, DIDN'T QUITE HOOK ME INTO IT LIKE WITH BOOK TWO & THREE...BUT MAYBE THAT WAS BECAUSE MY ATTENTION WAS ON MESSIAH WILLIAMS FROM ANOTHER AUTHOR'S BOOK SERIES THAT I WAS READING IN BETWEEN PERUSING THROUGH WAR 5: KARMA.
I HOPED BOOK 5 WOULD BE BETTER...& IT WAS FOR THE FIRST FEW CHAPTERS.
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