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A different type of love story, by roy glenn. An exciting blend of romance, mystery and danger, Is it a Crime combines these powerful elements into an explosive tale of love on the edge. Is it a Crime tells the story of Mike Black, whose violent rise to power earned him the name Vicious Black. Although he has everything he ever wanted, none of it seems to matter. He becomes enchanted with Cassandra Sims, a beautiful woman involved in the drug business. When an attempt is made on her life, Mike rescues her and becomes her protector. On the trail of her attacker, their relationship develops with an intriguing journey through Washington DC, Miami Beach and the Bahamas in the backdrop. The pursuit leads them back to New York
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Overview

A different type of love story, by roy glenn. An exciting blend of romance, mystery and danger, Is it a Crime combines these powerful elements into an explosive tale of love on the edge. Is it a Crime tells the story of Mike Black, whose violent rise to power earned him the name Vicious Black. Although he has everything he ever wanted, none of it seems to matter. He becomes enchanted with Cassandra Sims, a beautiful woman involved in the drug business. When an attempt is made on her life, Mike rescues her and becomes her protector. On the trail of her attacker, their relationship develops with an intriguing journey through Washington DC, Miami Beach and the Bahamas in the backdrop. The pursuit leads them back to New York City where all the pieces to the puzzle come together.

What People Are Saying

Cliff Chandler
Is it a Crime is a book that you won't be able to put down.
— (Cliff Chandler, Host / Producer, "Art With A Capital A", WGNM TV UPN64, Macon)
Lee Meadows
Roy Glenn has easily slipped into the ranks of literary stars on the rise. His first Novel "Is It A Crime" contains all the elements of a compelling story told with the insight and perspective of someone close to the characters and events. His Story does more than move, it gyrates. The reader is taken to emotional heights rarely accomplished by first time authors. It is a must read.
— Lee Meadows Host of Book Beat/WPON
Renarda Williams
I guarantee that this book will make readers not want to put it down because of the action and suspense. It's a winner!
— Renarda Williams Free Press
Ron Johnson
Roy developed his characters in a detailed well thought manner, creating personas that were larger than the pages they were translated to, Characters that, somewhere in your past you will feel you knew that person.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781893196384
  • Publisher: Urban Books
  • Publication date: 3/1/2006
  • Format: Mass Market Paperback
  • Pages: 288
  • Sales rank: 492,511
  • Product dimensions: 4.22 (w) x 6.80 (h) x 1.08 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 22, 2008

    Enjoyable

    Would you believe that a cold-hearted killer could turn out to be prince charming. Mike Black known as Vicious Black in the streets because of his past becomes legit and leaving the dangerous life behind opens up a supper club called Cuisine. He becomes intrigued with the very smart and beautiful Cassandra Sims aka Shy, even though he is not impressed with her line of work. When her life is threatened and almost taken away Black comes to her rescue and becomes her knight in shining armor. This begins the romance of Black and Cassandra, meanwhile trying to find the culprit who is responsible for putting her in harms way. Is It A Crime is a fast paced urban read. I enjoyed the courtship that spark between Black and Cassandra. The love between the two was very believable and men nowadays need to wake up and take notes from Mr. Black. Definitely will be reading more by Mr. Glenn. Tangerine, Reader's Paradise Book Club

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 22, 2008

    One of the Best

    I have read the whole series & am waiting for In a Cold Sweat in 11/2008. Hats off to Roy Glenn for keeping it interesting.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 7, 2007

    the best

    this a very good book,i didn't want to put the book down and was mad when somebody say something to me while i was reading it

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2006

    Best Book

    I loved this book. Everybody I have told to read it has loved it. I felt like I was there 1st hand. Roy Glenn has become one of my favorite authors.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 5, 2006

    Rebecca of SI, a writer

    This is one crazy book, but like another reviewer said, its a classic. The book is filled with many genres like tradegy, comedy, drama and mystery. I love it all so I would recommend it to anyone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 2, 2006

    A Classic Hood Novel

    A hood tale with a twist. A player finally mets his match in this one and its a crazy, dramaic, sexy love story between two gangstas. Mike Black and Cansandra 'Shy' Sims are a perfect match, if only they can make it out the drug game in one piece and still together? Read the novel to see....

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 2, 2005

    CRIME LOVER

    ONCE YOU START READING, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. MIKE BLACK AND HIS CREW KNEW HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE. A MUST READ BOOK.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 5, 2005

    N.O. Breeze- it's a crime not to read it more than once

    look, straight to it.... i felt like i was a witness to the hold story. For a split second, i felt like i was a member in black's organization. The ending sucked, but Roy Glenn is obviously crew..... I'm waiting for Drug Related. Hurry Bra! I'm gettin' up!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 17, 2004

    It was ok

    the book to me spent too much time on blacks past and not enought on shys present. i really wasn't feeling this book. if you have to read it, go to the library. DON'T BUY IT!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 2, 2004

    Good Book! Well Written

    I just finished the book and it was well written. I felt like I knew them personally. I thought the book should have had a better ending. It was suspenseful throughout and then it just ended.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 28, 2004

    A tale to tell that's told

    Let me just get this out in the open now 'The 95-96 Chicago Bulls are THE GREATEST NBA TEAM EVER!' No need for a discussion there.
    I had to ask when this was taking place? 1996. So I'm like 8 years late reading this. So maybe times have changed.
    FINALLY someone would capture the reality of a WOMAN in this doggie dog world. One that didn't rely on her womanly ways to bait a man, and DAMN sho' didn't need a man to bail her out. If it's bodies to bag, then get it done! Don't cry about it be about it! I mean Cassandra Sims a.k.a Shy, a descendant of Chi-town she'd put the game on the map and let them know. Check my stats, I'm all balls! NO! Not this book, and NOT this girl. Shy with her dual degrees in management and marketing should have stuck to the books or waiting tables. This fake drug dealer who came across more as a stranded damsel couldn't sense the deception from her own crew, so how would she be able to keep her game going?
    ENTER VICIOUS BLACK! World-renowned killer I mean every SHE-Hustla needs a gallant killer to step in and clean up what she messed up doesn't she?
    Can you explain to me how a man can earn the tag as VICIOUS... yet he lets the entire world know where he is? Who he's with? And where he rest his head? 'Real bad boys move in silence......'
    I mean I'm reading this and I'm like come on in the streets this man is VICIOUS! The mere mention of him and his associates is suppose strike fear in your heart....PLEASE!
    GET OUTTA HERE!
    At best this is a clumsy boy meets girl book that has too many clichés.
    'The club is dark, filled with smoke, and crowded. They spot one another from across the room, her guys notice his guys and step to them. Instead she dismisses the boiling drama only to go back the next day where they are formally introduced. Shy meets Mr. Black; that's Mike Black. He saves her life, and...and...'I loved you from the very first moment I saw those eyes.' Our Vicious hero says to Cassandra, our damsel in distress. 'So do I!' The mere weakling says as she tries to express herself. 'Baby, it's not because you've saved me so many times, and I'm just a defenseless fake hustler who loves to eat it's just because!' They kiss hard on the mouth and make meaningless love over and over again as the bad guys are killed and they along with their friends and families live happily ever after.' After all they're billionaires. Do you hear PRINCE as the scene fades .....I WOULD DIE 4 U.....
    Even with that said...I really like Roy Glenn. He seems to be an impeccable person that uses very interesting words in this street saga, and for those reasons I'd read other titles.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 14, 2004

    If u don't read this book your crazy

    This book is the best book i ever read every chapter keeps u on ur toes

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2004

    baby, sade ain't got nothin on this one (smile)

    is it a crime is such an awesome book. mr glenn makes you feel as though you know mike and cassandra personally. as their relationship blossoms into a love affair, it gets to be more exciting from one page to the next. if you are looking for a sophisticated gangster tale you will find it right here. this is the book to read for 2004!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 19, 2004

    It's a crime if you don't read this book

    Is it a Crime has something for all types of readers. It has romance, mystery and is action packed. It is a must read. It grabs your attention from start to finish. Once you start it you will have a hard time putting it down. Roy Glenn is a great writer

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2003

    damn

    this is a must read for anyone interested in action drama or love

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 14, 2002

    GOOD READING

    THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK,ENJOY THIS BOOK SO,I ORDER HIS OTHER BOOK PRIVATE DECEPTION. ROY CONTINUE THE GOOD WORK.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 13, 2002

    great story!!!!!!!!!!!

    very good story! full of suspense, not drawn out. Needs to be made into a movie! Needs also to be edited.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 26, 2000

    Seven Deadly Sins

    Very exciting and stimulating!! Is It A Crime is not your 'typical' book. It deals with 'atypical' or non-traditional lifestyles, which makes it very fascinating. The characters are three-dimensional; the author explored the depths of their feelings--love/lust, envy, anger, greed, and other 'seven deadly sins.' I'm looking forward to the movie!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 15, 2000

    It would be a crime if you let this book get pass you...

    Is It A Crime was an exciting adventure for me. As I read this story, I was captured from the first page. My life blended with the characters. I felt their emotions. Is It A Crime was very realistic. I could not gotten any closer if I actually was part of the drug dealer lifestyle. It was thug life accented with style and class. Mr. Glenn has the ability to usher the reader into the storyline with characters you can actually see, feel and taste. They are armed to have you cracking up one minute and ready to give a royal beat down in the next moment. It is then you return to your senses and realize that you've been caught up in an outstanding plot. I'm very impressed with the relationships that Mr. Glenn was successful in creating. Everyone had an agenda and a purpose for existing. I felt like I was a Cassandra 'Shy' Sims looking for my very own sexy Mike Black. If you want a 'Total Package' reading experience, this is the one, you won't be disappointed. Alecia Goodlow-Young

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 6, 2000

    Player Haters can't fade this one!

    When I began reading this book, I was catch up almost immediately by the realism and intensity of the characters. I found the story line to be a fast pace exciting read with enough romance and mystery to keep the story tight and flowing. One page forced me to read the next. I was so into it that I began to feel as if I knew Shy. And loved her. It really is a different type of love story as the author promised. Escapist entertainment of the highest order. One thing is for sure, on that day when they ask, 'What did you do? How did you put it down?' This brother will be able to say, 'I was real about it!'

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