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Gangsta

by K'wan · 2002

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For years, Lou-Loc - an efficient assassin and O.G. of the Crip organization - did dirt. After dancing on the razor's edge, he becomes weary of the street life that consumed him during his years of service to his set.

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He begins to wonder, 'Is there a better way to make a living?'? Lou-Loc and his sociopath counterpart, Gutter, leave L.A for the colorful streets of New York. Lou-Loc has dreams of becoming a writer. Gutter has dreams of becoming a King Pin.

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literary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of thiscrimecrimeMore like thisLess of this
Setting
2000s2000sMore like thisLess of thisLos AngelesLos AngelesMore like thisLess of thisNew YorkNew YorkMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 198 pages

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