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Ghost of the Murder Mamas
Pain is a survival mechanism of fundamental importance. It plays a crucial role in our lives and eventually molds us into whoever it is that we become. At least it did for Zuri.
After her world is brutally destroyed, she feels she has nothing left to hold on to but the fading dream of escaping the ghetto. Young, beautiful, and naïve, she is drawn into the world of sex and money, working at a hole-in-the-wall strip club in South Philly. One bad decision leads to another, and she quickly finds herself on the path to destruction. But a chance meeting with Brown, a ghost from her past, changes everything. In him, she finds love and the strength to endure.
Accepting his offer, Zuri returns to her old neighborhood, but as fate would have it, the familiar face of tragedy rears its ugly head once again. Old wounds are opened up and secrets revealed as she comes face to face with the ultimate betrayal. Consumed by her emotions and the thirst for revenge, Zuri wants answers in blood. Witness the making of a Murder Mama and a legacy reborn.
After her world is brutally destroyed, she feels she has nothing left to hold on to but the fading dream of escaping the ghetto. Young, beautiful, and naïve, she is drawn into the world of sex and money, working at a hole-in-the-wall strip club in South Philly. One bad decision leads to another, and she quickly finds herself on the path to destruction. But a chance meeting with Brown, a ghost from her past, changes everything. In him, she finds love and the strength to endure.
Accepting his offer, Zuri returns to her old neighborhood, but as fate would have it, the familiar face of tragedy rears its ugly head once again. Old wounds are opened up and secrets revealed as she comes face to face with the ultimate betrayal. Consumed by her emotions and the thirst for revenge, Zuri wants answers in blood. Witness the making of a Murder Mama and a legacy reborn.
256 pages, Paperback
Published November 24, 2020
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March 1, 2016
Good read.
I also thought it was a book about the original murder mamas. Do not get me wrong this was a good book, even though it really did not touch to much on the murder mamas, so I think the title is misleading. I can not wait until the next book to see what Zuri has in store.
I also thought it was a book about the original murder mamas. Do not get me wrong this was a good book, even though it really did not touch to much on the murder mamas, so I think the title is misleading. I can not wait until the next book to see what Zuri has in store.
July 30, 2019
Ghost of who?
This book by no means explain anything why was this the title? Why did so much happened to Zurich without to much detail what was this really about because there are so many unexplained answers there needs to be a part 2 what happened when Zurich made it to Florida how did she get revenge on Brown you know who what when and where and what now
This book by no means explain anything why was this the title? Why did so much happened to Zurich without to much detail what was this really about because there are so many unexplained answers there needs to be a part 2 what happened when Zurich made it to Florida how did she get revenge on Brown you know who what when and where and what now
July 4, 2021
This had a lot of surprises. I hope there is a book 2. I would love to see Zuri get her revenge on Brown.
December 13, 2015
The book was missing the Murder Mamas. The title had me confused after reading it. But overall it was a very good story and I can't wait to see if there will be a part 2
July 1, 2018
Good
Good read but the book was too short. I would have liked to hear more of her story to see if she joined the Murder Mamas.
Good read but the book was too short. I would have liked to hear more of her story to see if she joined the Murder Mamas.
December 31, 2019
It was a decent read. The title does not match the story line so I believe there is another book out there. Basically, the end left you with a bunch of questions.
May 26, 2023
Zuri has lost everything that has meaning, including her parents and sister. As a last resort, she turns to the strip club, where jealousy and envy reignes supreme. Allowing Waheed to finally come to her aid, Zuri soon realizes that she has stepped out of the frying pan and into the fire. In steps Brown, the guy she secretly crushed in as a teenager and also her deceased sister's boyfriend. The journey that these two embark upon is one for the history books.
Brown is establishing a name in the streets as the man to see, but he's gunning for the top spot, and will do anything to get it. The one thing that he's missing is a woman to call his own…until Zuri. Little does she know, about the danger that comes along with being by his side.
This page turner is my introduction to Dream Collins and I can't wait to read more. Nobody could be trusted in this book, which led to Zuri becoming a calculated beast. After all…she was told that she is SPECIAL. My favorite character is Zuri, because if her strength. Like a phoenix, she is able to rise about the ashes. Now, my least favorite character goes to Brown, and as much as it pains me to say that, I have to admit that he deserved everything that happened to him.
Go get this book!
Brown is establishing a name in the streets as the man to see, but he's gunning for the top spot, and will do anything to get it. The one thing that he's missing is a woman to call his own…until Zuri. Little does she know, about the danger that comes along with being by his side.
This page turner is my introduction to Dream Collins and I can't wait to read more. Nobody could be trusted in this book, which led to Zuri becoming a calculated beast. After all…she was told that she is SPECIAL. My favorite character is Zuri, because if her strength. Like a phoenix, she is able to rise about the ashes. Now, my least favorite character goes to Brown, and as much as it pains me to say that, I have to admit that he deserved everything that happened to him.
Go get this book!
April 23, 2020
I started this a while back. I put it down for months and, picked it back up today.
It definitely moved slowly. Although I can appreciate the author building the story and showing how wrong Zuri had been done by almost everyone in her life.
The last few chapters were the best.
It would have been nice if there was a little follow up on certain characters: Ivy, Diamond, Gaysha... What about Trav?
The ending left a lot of unanswered questions. There doesn't seem to be a part 2.
2.5 stars
It definitely moved slowly. Although I can appreciate the author building the story and showing how wrong Zuri had been done by almost everyone in her life.
The last few chapters were the best.
It would have been nice if there was a little follow up on certain characters: Ivy, Diamond, Gaysha... What about Trav?
The ending left a lot of unanswered questions. There doesn't seem to be a part 2.
2.5 stars
March 20, 2023
THIS HAS THE WRONG TITLE & THE WRONG WRITER!
THIS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REAL MURDER MAMAS!
I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO NO ONE GIVEN I'M A MURDER MAMA FAN & THIS HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH MIAMOR, ARIES, ROBYN, ANISA, OR BARBARA--THE ORIGINAL MURDER MAMAS!
MS. COLLINS, WHATCHU TRYNNA DO?! YOU NOT ONYL MESSED UP THE MEMORY OF OUR GIRLS WITH THE DOUBLE M'S, BUT YOU MISSED THE POINT OF IT ALL WITH THE TITLE!
DON'T PLAY WIT IT OR FANS OF THE MURDER MAMAS!
THIS HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE REAL MURDER MAMAS!
I WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS TO NO ONE GIVEN I'M A MURDER MAMA FAN & THIS HAD ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH MIAMOR, ARIES, ROBYN, ANISA, OR BARBARA--THE ORIGINAL MURDER MAMAS!
MS. COLLINS, WHATCHU TRYNNA DO?! YOU NOT ONYL MESSED UP THE MEMORY OF OUR GIRLS WITH THE DOUBLE M'S, BUT YOU MISSED THE POINT OF IT ALL WITH THE TITLE!
DON'T PLAY WIT IT OR FANS OF THE MURDER MAMAS!
May 18, 2025
A Chilling, Addictive True Crime Gem
Ghost of the Murder Mamas is wild—in the best way. It’s gripping, well-researched, and seriously addictive. The hosts do a great job telling these intense stories without being over the top. I binged the whole thing and wanted more. If you like true crime with a bit of attitude and heart, this one’s a must.
Ghost of the Murder Mamas is wild—in the best way. It’s gripping, well-researched, and seriously addictive. The hosts do a great job telling these intense stories without being over the top. I binged the whole thing and wanted more. If you like true crime with a bit of attitude and heart, this one’s a must.
March 20, 2018
G.O.M.M
This book was a very emotional read. I was constantly on a roller coaster of emotions. I would surely recommend this book to and friend, especially a fan of the Murder Mamas.
This book was a very emotional read. I was constantly on a roller coaster of emotions. I would surely recommend this book to and friend, especially a fan of the Murder Mamas.
July 17, 2019
This was a really good book. Definitely a page turner. I'm still trying to figure out though does Zuri eventually have any connection with Ashley & Jaquavis Murder Mamas. ???! They were mentioned but that's it.
July 12, 2024
Loved
I was so surprised to find this book. I already loved the story of Murda Mamas. This book was great. I was secretly hoping that the story would continue like a new future chapter of The Murda Mamas. Great job Dream Collins.
I was so surprised to find this book. I already loved the story of Murda Mamas. This book was great. I was secretly hoping that the story would continue like a new future chapter of The Murda Mamas. Great job Dream Collins.
January 21, 2025
The book was a good read however the title was misleading. It didn't touch on anything regarding the Murder Mamas with the exception of her seeing them in the club. I thought it would have given more context to the original storyline or at least more interest to the Murder Mamas.
March 7, 2017
This was a terrific book ...
This was a terrific book
You did a wonderful job on this book
Great Great Great ... Awesome Awesome Awesome
This was a terrific book
You did a wonderful job on this book
Great Great Great ... Awesome Awesome Awesome
July 28, 2017
A decent read
The book was to short. I am glad Brown got what was coming to him. I realize how grimy he was when he was going to stick up Cuba's spot.
The book was to short. I am glad Brown got what was coming to him. I realize how grimy he was when he was going to stick up Cuba's spot.
April 4, 2018
Murda Mamas
This was an awesome story that told the beginning of Zuri one of the great Murda Mamas. I couldn’t put it down, well done.
This was an awesome story that told the beginning of Zuri one of the great Murda Mamas. I couldn’t put it down, well done.
October 18, 2018
Good read
Quick read with a twist! I loved it it kept my interest and have me wanting more! I really enjoyed it!
Quick read with a twist! I loved it it kept my interest and have me wanting more! I really enjoyed it!
December 11, 2019
Good book
I loved it!! I was very shocked at the ending. Some things in life just aren't meant, even if it's all we wanted. Be careful what u wish for!!
I loved it!! I was very shocked at the ending. Some things in life just aren't meant, even if it's all we wanted. Be careful what u wish for!!
December 21, 2019
Recommend
I read it in one day I could not put it down. The suspense just kept me engulfed in the book
I read it in one day I could not put it down. The suspense just kept me engulfed in the book
January 22, 2020
Very good read loved the concept of the storyline, Wow just speechless.
January 24, 2020
Omg.. real page turner.. I couldn't put it down.. If Ashley name is anywhere near it, it's 🔥.. Great Job Dream!!! 👍🏾👍🏾
March 17, 2020
Great
This was a fantastic read full of sorrow and triumph. I hope there is a par 2 so we could get the full effect of Zuri’s revenge
This was a fantastic read full of sorrow and triumph. I hope there is a par 2 so we could get the full effect of Zuri’s revenge
April 6, 2020
Incomplete!..jus when it finally gets good the book is over..is there a part 2 that idk about ?
December 19, 2020
Started out boring but finally the book came alive. So many twist and turns.
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March 26, 2021good book
June 22, 2021
The was great I loved the plot and can’t wait for part 2
If it ever happens
If it ever happens
July 21, 2021
It was a page turner.
December 11, 2021
It was a slow start but really picked up. I finished in 2 days. I hope there is a part 2 to this because the ending does leave you wondering about what happens next.
March 25, 2022
🔥
Loved this book from beginning to end. Even got a little emotional at times, definitely will be reading part 2!
Loved this book from beginning to end. Even got a little emotional at times, definitely will be reading part 2!
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