First Blood
In the novel First Blood, one family is caught up in the never-ending cycle of gang violence after seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, California.

Ever since he was a small boy in Texas, Rodney Neon Robinson always called the shots. But when his newly-single mother moves him and his six siblings to southern California, their new life introduces them to more than a new urban existence. Thirteen-year-old troubled Neon falls victim to the streets and becomes incarcerated, spending the better portion of his adolescent life inside the Los Angeles criminal justice system where he discovers the beginnings of a new familythe Bloods. Neon manages to slip under the radar of law enforcement while slowly building a loyal following, beginning with his cellmate. When he finally emerges from prison, Neon spawns one of the gravest epidemics of modern life: the curse of modern gang violence.

As the Bloods and the Crips begin a vicious rivalry like no other, another heartbreaking story is taking place behind the scenes as Neons family suffers the devastating results that come from a young mans choices in a city that shows no mercy.

See the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtHLFjoesc

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First Blood
In the novel First Blood, one family is caught up in the never-ending cycle of gang violence after seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, California.

Ever since he was a small boy in Texas, Rodney Neon Robinson always called the shots. But when his newly-single mother moves him and his six siblings to southern California, their new life introduces them to more than a new urban existence. Thirteen-year-old troubled Neon falls victim to the streets and becomes incarcerated, spending the better portion of his adolescent life inside the Los Angeles criminal justice system where he discovers the beginnings of a new familythe Bloods. Neon manages to slip under the radar of law enforcement while slowly building a loyal following, beginning with his cellmate. When he finally emerges from prison, Neon spawns one of the gravest epidemics of modern life: the curse of modern gang violence.

As the Bloods and the Crips begin a vicious rivalry like no other, another heartbreaking story is taking place behind the scenes as Neons family suffers the devastating results that come from a young mans choices in a city that shows no mercy.

See the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtHLFjoesc

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First Blood

First Blood

by Johnny Russell
First Blood

First Blood

by Johnny Russell

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Overview

In the novel First Blood, one family is caught up in the never-ending cycle of gang violence after seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, California.

Ever since he was a small boy in Texas, Rodney Neon Robinson always called the shots. But when his newly-single mother moves him and his six siblings to southern California, their new life introduces them to more than a new urban existence. Thirteen-year-old troubled Neon falls victim to the streets and becomes incarcerated, spending the better portion of his adolescent life inside the Los Angeles criminal justice system where he discovers the beginnings of a new familythe Bloods. Neon manages to slip under the radar of law enforcement while slowly building a loyal following, beginning with his cellmate. When he finally emerges from prison, Neon spawns one of the gravest epidemics of modern life: the curse of modern gang violence.

As the Bloods and the Crips begin a vicious rivalry like no other, another heartbreaking story is taking place behind the scenes as Neons family suffers the devastating results that come from a young mans choices in a city that shows no mercy.

See the book trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtHLFjoesc


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780595614851
Publisher: iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date: 04/15/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 264
File size: 372 KB

About the Author

As a youth Johnny Russell grew up with brothers who were street gang leaders. As an adult he became a police officer and had a thirty-year career. During his career he gained extensive knowledge by working with street gangs and has seen their destructive effect on American society. Russell has always felt a need to address the effect of America's street gangs, and writes from a coming of age, younger siblings perspective. FIRST BLOOD is his debut novel.

More about the author here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYtHLFjoesc

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