Little Red Ridin' in The Hood
Dee, the hardened leader of the Bloods, thought he had escaped the chaos of the South Side when he moved away. But when he learns that his grandfather, the man who raised him, is gravely ill, he's forced to return to the streets he once ruled. The South Side is no longer the place he remembers?it's under the ruthless control of Curtis, his former best friend turned bitter rival, and now the feared leader of the Crips.
Once inseparable, Dee and Curtis's bond was shattered by a betrayal so deep it ignited a war between their gangs. Now, Curtis holds the South Side with an iron fist, and he knows Dee is coming back. With a vendetta that runs as deep as their history, Curtis is ready?and he's been waiting for this moment.
Dee must navigate dangerous territory where his every move is watched, as the Crips lurk around every corner. As he gets closer to his grandfather's house, the tension builds, old wounds are ripped open, and the streets pulse with the threat of violence. The rivalry between Dee and Curtis is about to explode, and the stakes are higher than ever?because Curtis isn't just after the South Side. He's after Dee's life.
Little Red Riding in The Hood is a gripping story of loyalty, betrayal, and the brutal reality of gang warfare. As two former brothers prepare for a final showdown, they will be forced to confront the ghosts of their pasts and the violence that has defined their futures.
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Matt Heart is a BMA award-winning international singer-songwriter and storyteller whose work bridges the worlds of music and literature. As the founder of 424 Records, Matt has penned over 300 original songs, weaving powerful narratives that explore themes of love, loss, temptation, and self-discovery. His lyrics, much like his books, carry emotional depth and raw authenticity.
In addition to his musical legacy, Matt is the creator of Cold Fever Books, a chilling literary brand that includes both supernatural crime thrillers and eerie children's horror stories inspired by classics like Goosebumps. His adult novels?Ding Dong Witch, The Boney Man, Iniquity, Tender Eyes, Ash Wednesday, and The Incredible Bobbi Myers, Hypoxia and Caller Number Seven?blend psychological tension with the uncanny, while his middle-grade titles, including The Boy Who Talked Too Much, Zombielicious, Dare to Wake the Dead, Little Red Ridin' in the Hood, and Nightmare in a Toy Store, spark young imaginations with spooky fun.
A natural storyteller with a cinematic voice, Matt's work continues to evolve across mediums. Whether crafting a heart-stopping plot twist or a soul-stirring song, he invites his audience into deeply immersive worlds where anything is possible?and nothing is ever as it seems.
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