Kenyatta's Last Hit

Kenyatta #4

by Al C. Clark, Donald Goines

The godfather of urban lit is back with the graphic, thrilling conclusion to Kenyatta's quest to reclaim his streets...

For Kenyatta, the living urban legend, the war is far from over. With new recruits bolstering his army, he's ready to take down the drug pushers destroying his. This time the battle is moving out of the streets and heading west, where he faces off with his arch enemy in a brutal showdown in Vegas, high atop a glittering hotel. One bullet, one hit, one survivor--winner takes all...

Genres: Crime, Fiction, African American, Urban, Adult Fiction, Mystery

256 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published June 1, 1975

About the author

Pseudonym of Donald Goines. All of Goines' Kenyatta series was first published under this pseudonym.

Reviews

[Chassity Andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say I loved the whole journey of Kenyatta beginning with Crime Partners to the last book. Kenyatta was one bad ass black men that truly showed us that in order to get results sometimes u have to get ur hands just as dirty as the oppressors. I hated that he had to go down but it was only bound to happen. I liked Stone and was glad he made it out alive in the end. And I loved the karate scene with Kenyatta and Chambus. I will say that Kenyatta’s downfall was that he was too cocky and underestimated Manning. But in a sense I feel like he was scared about how high the stakes were judging by his actions in the book. I wished that Betty and him had more meaningful scenes in the book. I honestly felt like the book should’ve been longer like 250-300 pages. Just to give to more meaning since it was the very last book in the series. Overall great and one of Goines best works.

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kenyatta's Last Hit is the final installment of the the Kenyatta quartet by Donald Goines. It is far and away the best of the four books. Kenyatta has relocated from Detroit to Los Angeles (Watts) after making his escape from the Nevada desert in the airliner he and his crew hijacked. He has re-established an underground Black militant group in L.A. after almost all of his Detroit people were killed. As usual he is after the white drug lords who are selling drugs that are killing his people. Also, as usual, detectives Ryan and Benson from Detroit are trying to nab him.

It's a fast and entertaining read as Kenyatta and the police both try to achieve their goals in this inner city game of cat and mouse.

[Trent Ross · Rating 4 out of 5]

The final book in Goines' Kenyatta series appears on the surface to be nothing more than another urban fiction/crime novel. At times grisly, others lascivious, it is above all else honest and relevant. If not for the uniquely 70s patois and sartorial descriptions, this is a novel that could have been written today. The struggle against institutionalized police racism, an under-addressed heroin epidemic, privilege, and greed are all catalysts in a story that still strike a chord today. Goines creates many strong characters, most who are doing unquestionably bad things, but like the best authors, he makes you question who is actually the villain.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was another one of those 6ooks that u cant put down wanderin whats gon happen next

[CARLEEN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kenyatta's Last Hit is the final book (book # 4 of 4) about Kenyatta, the leader of a black militant organization whose mission is to rid the ghetto of racist/bad cops and drug dealers, he started in Detroit, he ended in California.

Kenyatta's final story takes place a year after leaving Detroit (by stolen passenger plane) and relocated in Los Angeles, CA. Kenyatta has new militia members, a new drug dealer he has set his sights on and the same old Detroit detectives a step behind him, now aided by a crooked L.A. officer.

It's easier to say everybody dies because just about everybody does including the ghetto savior Kenyatta himself. He was unable to fulfill his mission but let's be real the object of his mission (bad cops & neighborhood drug dealers) are as real and alive today in 2018 as it was in the 1970s; this series was entertaining and provided a hard look into a bad guy's world.

I enjoyed this book series; it was one hell of a ride. RIP Kenyatta!

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

The late summer winds were blowing hard in Los Angeles. The sky was clear, but the streets and alleyways were clouded with dust and debris. In South Central Los Angeles, the population elected to stay indoors, out of the blistering wind and heat. Compton Boulevard, Manchester Boulevard, the take-out chicken and taco stands, the old newstand at the corner of Adams and Crenshaw, they were all dark and empty. The only sounds were those of the wind whistling eerily through the rotting buildings.

I defy anyone who enjoys gritty urban street lit to read the above opening paragraph of this book and not want to carry on reading. The patois of the street blacks seems a bit dated now, but no doubt it is relatable to the time and location. Dig!
Recommended. 4 stars.

[Tim Sanchez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing reminded me of New Jack City Kind of. Donald Goines really touches your soul with his words

[Chad Montabon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The best of the series, bringing everything to a conclusion and being true to the Goines formula.

[Altony Nathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was an exciting book to read. I dug t he lingo of the time and description of the characters. His books are usually finishing on some sort of cliffhanger.

[Riss Bee · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending was a little anti climatic in my opinion but it’s still overall a good read.

[Kentoine Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

He's like a urban super hero

[Dion Cheese · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Solid read, very entertaining...

[Calientell · Rating 1 out of 5]

To manly of a read

[Nyisha Clements · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very entertaining!!

[Samue Hudson]

this saw the best book

[Wilma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hated to see Kenyatta go!

[Paul Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading in a list of all Donald Goines books.