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Dutchess
In every ghetto, there is a story to be told. Meet Sade "Dutchess" Blackwell, a good girl from a wealthy family. Her mother is a gifted federal prosecutor, who convicted numerous high profile criminals. Sade's father is a Drug Enforcement Agent who is affiliated with a notorious criminal enterprise.Unlike her parents, Sade became infatuated with the street game. Seeing all the hustlers flaunting their flashy whips and gleaming jewels, Sade became attracted to the lifestyle. Being the only child and daddy's little girl, her father was over protective when it came to her.Sade's innocence disintergrated once she witnessed the assassination of her father right before her very eyes. From that day forth a good girl went bad. Sade and her childhood comrades found themselves with their feet planted deep in the drug trade. Her main motive was to revenge her father's death. Utilizing her sex appeal, street smarts, and book savvy, Sade navigated her way to the top, becoming a vicious and ruthless queenpin. Her treacherous acts earned her the moniker "Dutchess".Sade found herself standing toe to toe with Kennytha Baptiste, a Haitian druglord who she believed was responsible for her father's demise. A queenpin and a kingpin is engaged in a heated warfare. Through spine tingling twists and turns, you take a ride through the drug and gang infested of Chicago. This page turning novel is full of suspense and drama. Find out who will be the one to get checkmated...
253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2010
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December 10, 2017
Kept me reading, I did not want to put my kindle down. Great Book
Great writing. I did not want to put my Kindle down, the story plot was awesome. Loves the people in the story line
Great writing. I did not want to put my Kindle down, the story plot was awesome. Loves the people in the story line
April 8, 2019
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June 26, 2010
All The Queen's Men
In DUTCHESS readers become acquainted with the Blackwell family of Highland Park, Illinois. Cheryl, a federal prosecutor, and Lawrence, a DEA agent, have one daughter, Sade. When a case that Cheryl is prosecuting interferes in their personal life, Sade decides to take action.
Pirelli Blackwell, Sade's favorite cousin, has just been released from the penitentiary, thanks to his cousin's knowledge of the law. Pirelli is ready to turn up the heat, and when Sade suggests a partner for his enterprise, he's willing to take the risk.
Kennytha Baptiste is a Haitian drug lord who is above reproach. There is nothing or no one out of reach, especially if it interferes with his growth.
While I was able to finish reading DUTCHESS, the lack of any editing made the story harder to read. The story is littered with errors, characters that serve absolutely no purpose and don't contribute to the flow of the story. The missing timeline makes it seem as if this is just one long day in the neighborhood. With each and every page turn I kept asking, "WHY?" Yes, you get the generic reasoning, but it doesn't fit.
I can see the potential for a promising story. HOWEVER, I cannot in its current state, recommend DUTCHESS
2.5
OOSA Online Book Club BOTM In DUTCHESS readers become acquainted with the Blackwell family of Highland Park, Illinois. Cheryl, a federal prosecutor, and Lawrence, a DEA agent, have one daughter, Sade. When a case that Cheryl is prosecuting interferes in their personal life, Sade decides to take action.
Pirelli Blackwell, Sade's favorite cousin, has just been released from the penitentiary, thanks to his cousin's knowledge of the law. Pirelli is ready to turn up the heat, and when Sade suggests a partner for his enterprise, he's willing to take the risk.
Kennytha Baptiste is a Haitian drug lord who is above reproach. There is nothing or no one out of reach, especially if it interferes with his growth.
While I was able to finish reading DUTCHESS, the lack of any editing made the story harder to read. The story is littered with errors, characters that serve absolutely no purpose and don't contribute to the flow of the story. The missing timeline makes it seem as if this is just one long day in the neighborhood. With each and every page turn I kept asking, "WHY?" Yes, you get the generic reasoning, but it doesn't fit.
I can see the potential for a promising story. HOWEVER, I cannot in its current state, recommend DUTCHESS
2.5
OOSA Online Book Club BOTM In DUTCHESS readers become acquainted with the Blackwell family of Highland Park, Illinois. Cheryl, a federal prosecutor, and Lawrence, a DEA agent, have one daughter, Sade. When a case that Cheryl is prosecuting interferes in their personal life, Sade decides to take action.
Pirelli Blackwell, Sade's favorite cousin, has just been released from the penitentiary, thanks to his cousin's knowledge of the law. Pirelli is ready to turn up the heat, and when Sade suggests a partner for his enterprise, he's willing to take the risk.
Kennytha Baptiste is a Haitian drug lord who is above reproach. There is nothing or no one out of reach, especially if it interferes with his growth.
While I was able to finish reading DUTCHESS, the lack of any editing made the story harder to read. The story is littered with errors, characters that serve absolutely no purpose and don't contribute to the flow of the story. The missing timeline makes it seem as if this is just one long day in the neighborhood. With each and every page turn I kept asking, "WHY?" Yes, you get the generic reasoning, but it doesn't fit.
I can see the potential for a promising story. HOWEVER, I cannot in its current state, recommend DUTCHESS
2.5
OOSA Online Book Club BOTM
In DUTCHESS readers become acquainted with the Blackwell family of Highland Park, Illinois. Cheryl, a federal prosecutor, and Lawrence, a DEA agent, have one daughter, Sade. When a case that Cheryl is prosecuting interferes in their personal life, Sade decides to take action.
Pirelli Blackwell, Sade's favorite cousin, has just been released from the penitentiary, thanks to his cousin's knowledge of the law. Pirelli is ready to turn up the heat, and when Sade suggests a partner for his enterprise, he's willing to take the risk.
Kennytha Baptiste is a Haitian drug lord who is above reproach. There is nothing or no one out of reach, especially if it interferes with his growth.
While I was able to finish reading DUTCHESS, the lack of any editing made the story harder to read. The story is littered with errors, characters that serve absolutely no purpose and don't contribute to the flow of the story. The missing timeline makes it seem as if this is just one long day in the neighborhood. With each and every page turn I kept asking, "WHY?" Yes, you get the generic reasoning, but it doesn't fit.
I can see the potential for a promising story. HOWEVER, I cannot in its current state, recommend DUTCHESS
2.5
OOSA Online Book Club BOTM In DUTCHESS readers become acquainted with the Blackwell family of Highland Park, Illinois. Cheryl, a federal prosecutor, and Lawrence, a DEA agent, have one daughter, Sade. When a case that Cheryl is prosecuting interferes in their personal life, Sade decides to take action.
Pirelli Blackwell, Sade's favorite cousin, has just been released from the penitentiary, thanks to his cousin's knowledge of the law. Pirelli is ready to turn up the heat, and when Sade suggests a partner for his enterprise, he's willing to take the risk.
Kennytha Baptiste is a Haitian drug lord who is above reproach. There is nothing or no one out of reach, especially if it interferes with his growth.
While I was able to finish reading DUTCHESS, the lack of any editing made the story harder to read. The story is littered with errors, characters that serve absolutely no purpose and don't contribute to the flow of the story. The missing timeline makes it seem as if this is just one long day in the neighborhood. With each and every page turn I kept asking, "WHY?" Yes, you get the generic reasoning, but it doesn't fit.
I can see the potential for a promising story. HOWEVER, I cannot in its current state, recommend DUTCHESS
2.5
OOSA Online Book Club BOTM In DUTCHESS readers become acquainted with the Blackwell family of Highland Park, Illinois. Cheryl, a federal prosecutor, and Lawrence, a DEA agent, have one daughter, Sade. When a case that Cheryl is prosecuting interferes in their personal life, Sade decides to take action.
Pirelli Blackwell, Sade's favorite cousin, has just been released from the penitentiary, thanks to his cousin's knowledge of the law. Pirelli is ready to turn up the heat, and when Sade suggests a partner for his enterprise, he's willing to take the risk.
Kennytha Baptiste is a Haitian drug lord who is above reproach. There is nothing or no one out of reach, especially if it interferes with his growth.
While I was able to finish reading DUTCHESS, the lack of any editing made the story harder to read. The story is littered with errors, characters that serve absolutely no purpose and don't contribute to the flow of the story. The missing timeline makes it seem as if this is just one long day in the neighborhood. With each and every page turn I kept asking, "WHY?" Yes, you get the generic reasoning, but it doesn't fit.
I can see the potential for a promising story. HOWEVER, I cannot in its current state, recommend DUTCHESS
2.5
OOSA Online Book Club BOTM
June 6, 2010
Lost in Translation
The daughter of a DEA Agent and federal prosecutor, Sade Blackwell knows right from wrong, the difference between legal and illegal. However, the murder of her father hardens her heart and mind. With her world flipped upside down, she finds herself on the other side of the law, getting fast money and getting closer to her father’s killer. Making noise in the streets, Sade aka Dutchess quickly catches the attention of the Feds. With mother and daughter on opposite sides of the law, there can only be one winner.
The book and the author piqued my interest. For a first novel, Jeremy Drummond has written a book that is so unlike yet like others. The premise was ripe with potential, but the execution was very poor on many levels.
Editing was nonexistent, which quickly made reading a chore. “Dutchess” strays in its path in too many directions to keep track of. Several plot pieces and irrelevant characters float around; they either leave readers with questions or dredge up more questions. Inconsistencies and lack of character development undermine the story. Absurd scenes make both the characters and the story unbelievable.
Now, with all that said, there were still some redeeming factors. Unfortunately, as is, it’s not enough. With an overhaul consisting of serious editing (copy and development editing), “Dutchess” has the potential to be a banger.
I did not dislike (2 stars) this novel, yet it wasn’t okay (3 stars) either. Therefore, my final rating falls in between at 2.5.
Reviewed by: Toni
2.5 stars
The daughter of a DEA Agent and federal prosecutor, Sade Blackwell knows right from wrong, the difference between legal and illegal. However, the murder of her father hardens her heart and mind. With her world flipped upside down, she finds herself on the other side of the law, getting fast money and getting closer to her father’s killer. Making noise in the streets, Sade aka Dutchess quickly catches the attention of the Feds. With mother and daughter on opposite sides of the law, there can only be one winner.
The book and the author piqued my interest. For a first novel, Jeremy Drummond has written a book that is so unlike yet like others. The premise was ripe with potential, but the execution was very poor on many levels.
Editing was nonexistent, which quickly made reading a chore. “Dutchess” strays in its path in too many directions to keep track of. Several plot pieces and irrelevant characters float around; they either leave readers with questions or dredge up more questions. Inconsistencies and lack of character development undermine the story. Absurd scenes make both the characters and the story unbelievable.
Now, with all that said, there were still some redeeming factors. Unfortunately, as is, it’s not enough. With an overhaul consisting of serious editing (copy and development editing), “Dutchess” has the potential to be a banger.
I did not dislike (2 stars) this novel, yet it wasn’t okay (3 stars) either. Therefore, my final rating falls in between at 2.5.
Reviewed by: Toni
2.5 stars
April 1, 2010
Well my review is a little biased considering I wrote the book. However being an avid reader of Urban fiction myself, I give it 4 stars. I don't think the story is the best, but it surely isn't the worst. In this book you will learn about racism, the hidden agenda of the world against the black man, laws, as well as be entertained with what I hope is good dialogue.
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