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Target
Origins: The Road to Power
Can you ever truly rise above your origins?
Money is the main motivator Lamont Jones. Life is punishing, and with limited opportunities, Lamont turns to the crime life.
Spurred on by his newfound responsibilities, backed by his fierce friend, Shorty Turner, he quickly graduates from boy to man . . . from Lamont to Teflon.
But, the rise comes at a price. With the city’s Kingpins seeking to test his mettle, Lamont finds himself targeted.
With the stakes at their highest, Teflon has to live up to his name and prove himself worthy of the crown.
The road to power is never easy, and this is a game Lamont cannot afford to lose.282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2020
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Ricky Black
19 books26 followersRicky Black was born and raised in Chapeltown, Leeds. He began writing seriously in 2004, working on mostly crime pieces.
In 2016, he published the first of his crime series, Target, and has published seven more books since.
In 2016, he published the first of his crime series, Target, and has published seven more books since.
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August 31, 2020
Thanks to Ricky Black for my copy of his prequel to the excellent, ‘Target’, the first In his series of crime thrillers set in Leeds starring Lamont Jones, A crime king pin.
This story, entitled ‘Origins ‘ is as stated a prequel and something of a coming of age story as Ricky Black fleshes out his enigmatic and cool as you like protagonist Lamont Jones and his younger years as he becomes a serious gangster.
Black has a talent in putting his words down with a verve and vibrancy that positively jump off the page.
His writing is slick and authentic and the stories are gritty but never feels dark as he expertly pens this tough realistic thriller that delves down into the underground of Leeds, the gangs and the drugs and the violence.
Ricky Black is one of the undiscovered gems in crime fiction. This is a series with the potential to be huge. A series with Television written all over it.
A story that positively sizzles. This prequel is an outstanding character led thriller and will only leave you ready to read more as Lamont and the crew grow ever stronger and influential.
Outstanding.
5 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
This story, entitled ‘Origins ‘ is as stated a prequel and something of a coming of age story as Ricky Black fleshes out his enigmatic and cool as you like protagonist Lamont Jones and his younger years as he becomes a serious gangster.
Black has a talent in putting his words down with a verve and vibrancy that positively jump off the page.
His writing is slick and authentic and the stories are gritty but never feels dark as he expertly pens this tough realistic thriller that delves down into the underground of Leeds, the gangs and the drugs and the violence.
Ricky Black is one of the undiscovered gems in crime fiction. This is a series with the potential to be huge. A series with Television written all over it.
A story that positively sizzles. This prequel is an outstanding character led thriller and will only leave you ready to read more as Lamont and the crew grow ever stronger and influential.
Outstanding.
5 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
December 1, 2019
This story is an amazing and compelling life of the road to crime and how difficult it is to divert from that road. I worked in an alternative school, teaching math to kids who felt they had no choice. Some of them certainly do not seem to but some I think could make better choices. I am not saying I made a difference in the long run but at least for a moment I told one kid (I really like all of them), that he had a choice, did he want to live forever looking over his shoulder for the rival gang to strike. I was surprised later as I overheard him telling this to a friend. Did he stay out of trouble? I do not know but I hope so. They are just kids - some have so much more to give than what is seen. Teflon of this book (Lamont) is the same. More than that tough exterior that is needed to survive.
But, sorry for the tangent. This book is awesome and I think there are 2 more books coming out to continue this story and I believe this is an awesome setup for the upcoming book!. All should read this series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But, sorry for the tangent. This book is awesome and I think there are 2 more books coming out to continue this story and I believe this is an awesome setup for the upcoming book!. All should read this series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 3, 2019
Choices made...
Origins: The Road To Power: A Leeds Crime Fiction Novel is part of The Target Series. This story is about choices made in life and how they affect your future. The characters in this story are well developed and interesting. The storyline is fast-paced and engaging, with Lamont trying to succeed in the crime life while also trying to stay alive as rivals oppose him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Origins: The Road To Power: A Leeds Crime Fiction Novel is part of The Target Series. This story is about choices made in life and how they affect your future. The characters in this story are well developed and interesting. The storyline is fast-paced and engaging, with Lamont trying to succeed in the crime life while also trying to stay alive as rivals oppose him.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 5, 2020
With a Little Help From My Friends
Literal rags to riches story from teenage pusher to drug kingpin. Well drawn characters with real emotions; free flowing storyline grips the interest.
Literal rags to riches story from teenage pusher to drug kingpin. Well drawn characters with real emotions; free flowing storyline grips the interest.
November 14, 2019
A fast paced crime thriller that is also a coming of age story. Looking forward to the final instalment of the Teflon Trilogy!
October 20, 2020
I happen to come across Ricky by chance on Amazon. I am so glad I did! I really enjoyed this book. Fast paced and gripping! I will certainly read more of his books. I can easily recommend!
February 18, 2020
Took me back to chapel town and the vibrant area around, Teflon is the charismatic leader of an up and coming drug crew, follow his exploits as he changes from Lamont Jones to Teflon, ruthless and at times tragic we see the rise of the tardis as they clash with the Brits. Well written and shows an understanding of the area it's people and its villains. I can't wait to read the next installment " Target ".
April 16, 2020
Well written with amazing characters.
March 28, 2024
Ok read
I what dislike about the book is how you skip some much had me lost . Like why skip about the part about your sister to find out she got married and had kid's. And what happen Reagan and old girl when did they break up, and what happen to him. But anyway the story is good.
I what dislike about the book is how you skip some much had me lost . Like why skip about the part about your sister to find out she got married and had kid's. And what happen Reagan and old girl when did they break up, and what happen to him. But anyway the story is good.
March 23, 2021
Well written——the story line kept your interest—-enjoyable to read
Highly recommend this book. Looking forward to the next one
Nice to read a book with no illogical twists or turns
Highly recommend this book. Looking forward to the next one
Nice to read a book with no illogical twists or turns
December 11, 2021
Good read
Young man, and his sister went to live with their Aunt. Their parents were killed, and Auntie took all the earnings that should have gone in trust, for herself.
The young man, decided to start dealing drugs.
All kinds of stuff happens.
Young man, and his sister went to live with their Aunt. Their parents were killed, and Auntie took all the earnings that should have gone in trust, for herself.
The young man, decided to start dealing drugs.
All kinds of stuff happens.
January 5, 2022
Fantastic read
Hooked from the very start, an amazing read I can't wait to see what happens next for Teflon. If you are on the fence about reading this book, get off and read it, I finished this in 2 evenimgs, I couldn't put it down!!
Hooked from the very start, an amazing read I can't wait to see what happens next for Teflon. If you are on the fence about reading this book, get off and read it, I finished this in 2 evenimgs, I couldn't put it down!!
May 18, 2020
A free book from Voracious Readers thank you
A well written story of a young English negro rising through the ranks on the streets of his neighborhood
A good read
A well written story of a young English negro rising through the ranks on the streets of his neighborhood
A good read
February 3, 2021
Good read
Really enjoyed reading part 1 of this book every page i turned i couldn't put it down .Looking forward to the rest . Thanks
Really enjoyed reading part 1 of this book every page i turned i couldn't put it down .Looking forward to the rest . Thanks
July 21, 2022
Really good story from rags to riches and real life characters very compelling book with several human emotions love shorty a really interesting character a lovable bad guy ,
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