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    Black Lotus

    By K'wan

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    About this ebook

  • 10,000-copy first printing (publishing simultaneously in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audio).
  • Akashic is simultaneously releasing this novella and 2 others (by JaQuavis Coleman and Miasha) to follow up H.N.I.C on the new Infamous Books imprint curated by multiplatinum rap star Prodigy of the group Mobb Deep. Promotion for these 3 new titles will be done in conjunction.
  • K'wan is an best-selling author, one of the premier urban/street-lit authors of the past few years.
  • K'wan is very active in the promotion of his books.
    • LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInfamous Books
    Release dateMay 27, 2014
    ISBN9781617752865
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    Black Lotus
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    K'wan

    K’wan has penned over 2 dozen bestselling novels, including the widely popular Animal series, as well as several paranormal stories written under a pseudonym. He was also the recipient of the 2012 and 2013 Street Lit Book Award Medals (SLBAM) in adult fiction for Eviction Notice and Animal. K’wan currently resides in New Jersey where spends his time writing, cooking and binge-watching reruns of the Vampire Diaries with his teenage daughters.

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    • 5/5
      This short story was very well done. When a local priest is killed in an especially gruesome manner, a local narcotics cop with a sketchy track record is called to help investigate. Despite the case being out of his jurisdiction, Detective James Wolf is known as being one of the the most persistent, cleverest and most determined cops on the force. He will do whatever it takes to find justice, even if that requires bending a few rules.When Captain Marx sees the Black Lotus left near the crime scene he immediately understands that there is a far greater problem then just the crime at hand. The vigilante killer who leaves the Black Lotus will not stop the killing spree until all have met their maker. Despite his hesitancy to bring the Lone Wolf onto the case, the killer has left him no other choice. Secrets will be revealed, lives will be lost, and justice will be determined. With the greatest vigilante cop facing the greatest vigilante killer, this story is gripping from start to finish.I received a copy of this book for free from LibraryThing in return for an honest review.
    • 4/5
      I have never heard of K'Wan before this book, but I plan to check to see if his other books are as good as this one.From the very start he gets you involved with the murder of someone who has escaped justice, just who is this Black lotus? He keeps you guessing until the very end!At the end you will be vey surprised by who this Black Lotus is. I did not see that one coming. If you love a good detective mystery I that keeps you guessing, I recommend this book for your collection.The only negative comment was that the book was too short. (only 158 pages) I do not know if this was the condensed version, but I will check to see if there is a longer version.
    • 4/5
      This short story was very well done. When a local priest is killed in an especially gruesome manner, a local narcotics cop with a sketchy track record is called to help investigate. Despite the case being out of his jurisdiction, Detective James Wolf is known as being one of the the most persistent, cleverest and most determined cops on the force. He will do whatever it takes to find justice, even if that requires bending a few rules.When Captain Marx sees the Black Lotus left near the crime scene he immediately understands that there is a far greater problem then just the crime at hand. The vigilante killer who leaves the Black Lotus will not stop the killing spree until all have met their maker. Despite his hesitancy to bring the Lone Wolf onto the case, the killer has left him no other choice. Secrets will be revealed, lives will be lost, and justice will be determined. With the greatest vigilante cop facing the greatest vigilante killer, this story is gripping from start to finish.I received a copy of this book for free from LibraryThing in return for an honest review.
    • 5/5
      From page one this story moves. The main character is referred to as Lone Wolf as he doesn't play well with others, runs with scissors, etc. In fact, he has been written up so many times for his inability to get along with partners that he now works alone & is on thin ice with the department. His friend, Captain Marx, calls him in on a homicide. A priest has been butchered and strung up in his church as cows are in a butcher shop, hanging from chains. Wolf takes a look at the crime scene and sees something that may tie this murder to a cold case.Wolf's methods would hardly be tolerated in a real police department. I gave this five stars for the way it is written. There isn't a lot of unnecessary dialogue, side stories or other mechanisms that add pages. Everything in the pages pertains to the story.
    • 3/5
      Early Reviewer book. Thank you.Well, Joe Nesbo this author isn't. I'm not sure exactly what about this book I didn't like- another reviewer said he liked the authors "in face" style, I think that is what I ddn't like. For someone that wants a short, quick crime mystery to read this is their book. I however had figured out who-dun-it after reading very few pages and this and the authors writing style left a lot to be desired as far as I am concerned.
    • 5/5
      This novel can be read in one day! It's that good! I just wish it was longer. I will be looking for more by this author. I thought the plot and characterization were terrific. Great read.
    • 4/5
      This was a pretty short thriller novel, only 160 pages. It was powerful in being short. It did take me about half way through the book to think of the main character (and policeman) as anything more than a self-indulgent thug and prick. It had all the elements of a full sized thriller but at half the time investment. The writing was good, the storytelling fine and the plot abbreviated. If it comes across your path it might be worth picking up and reading, at the very least it shouldn't take too much of your time.
    • 4/5
      A short but action packed book about Detective James "Lone Wolf" Wolf and his quest to capture the killer known as the Black Lotus. He discovers the list the killer is using to eliminate a specific group of people and the reason behind the killings and connects it to another death of a young boy that took place several years prior. There are many twists and turns in the book. A very fact read, but good.
    • 4/5
      This is a good book, kind of a gritty down to earth mystery. It reminds me of NCIS LA on TV and maybe Easy Rollins. Interesting characters and an unusual plot! I want to read more of K'wan books. I recommend it.
    • 5/5
      This book was so lit!! Usually when I read stories I catch on to the hints but I never saw this one coming. When I say I was shooketh! Yeaaahhhh K'WAN you DID that. On to part 2!