Straddling the Fence

by Omar Jones

Overview

Deep in the bowels of the ghetto arises a young troubled boy who's conflicted by his devotion to his religion of Islam and the overly glorified allure of the "Bloods" street gang. From a very young age he understood the beauty of his "Deen," but the countless struggles his family endured would soon cause him to make a move that would ultimately change his life forever! Big money, murder and mayhem becomes the life for "Umar," known to the streets as "Red Rum," as he rises to the top of the underworld ranks with one goal in mind, to make sure his hood reign supreme! As Allah would have it though, "Rum" would soon be faced with a test he's not even sure he will pass! Between his religion and his set "Umar" is torn and with the clock ticking fast, the streets of Essex county are quickly heating up! Will "Umar" overcome this test or will his blood be spilled into the gutters of these worthless streets

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890752154
Publisher:	Omar Jones
Publication date:	08/18/2023
Pages:	308
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.65(d)

About the Author

Born October 1st, 1982, first time author, Omar Jones, presents to you a story that shines light on an epidemic that has plagued the streets of Essex County for many years now. Migrating from Newark, East Orange to Orange at a young age he found himself engulfed in a life of Gangs, crimes, and a number of prison stents. Returning home after doing 7 years, he decided to take on a different fight, with a different weapon, his pen! Having a passion for writing since a kid, his goal is to have his name cemented and mentioned amongst those who’ve paved the way for him and many others in the writing industry.