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Dutch

Teri Woods

242 pages

A ruthless, high-octane descent into the criminal underworld where loyalty is a liability and power comes at a lethal price.

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A foundational pillar of urban fiction, this novel delivers a relentless, adrenaline-fueled ride through the high-stakes world of street empires and lethal betrayals. The pacing is absolutely propulsive, dragging readers into a gritty, unapologetic atmosphere where danger lurks behind every alliance and romance is as dangerous as a loaded gun. The prose is raw and cinematic, stripping away pretense to deliver hard-hitting dialogue and visceral action that feels intensely real. It is a story built on the intoxicating allure of power and the devastating cost of ambition. Fans of classic street lit who crave ruthless antiheroes, explosive drama, and a narrative that refuses to pull its punches will find themselves completely consumed by this dark, seductive, and unforgettable experience.

Mood
  • dangerous
  • tense
  • ruthless
  • seductive
  • high-stakes
Tone
  • gritty
  • unapologetic
  • intense
  • dramatic
  • street-smart
Pace
propulsive
Themes
the cost of ambition · loyalty and betrayal · power dynamics · fatal attraction · survival of the fittest
The writing
Raw, direct, and cinematic, prioritizing fast-moving dialogue and visceral action over flowery description.
The arc
A thrilling ascent to absolute power that spirals into a tense, paranoia-fueled fight for survival amidst shocking betrayals.
Who it's for
Fans of classic street lit and urban fiction who crave high-stakes empire-building, ruthless antiheroes, and explosive drama.
Content notes
  • graphic violence
  • drug trafficking
  • sexual content
  • strong language
  • murder

About the book

There isn't an angle he can't work or a woman he can't seduce. And it's taken Bernard James, Jr.--aka Dutch--no time at all to turn an African drug lord's stolen heroin business into the East Coast's most feared drug empire. And there's no shortage of enemies vowing to take him down, including a vengeful Mafia heir, an ambitious DA, and a conscience-stricken former friend. But it is the one woman Dutch just can't resist who will shake his ice-cold control to its core. And it will be the one betrayal that he never sees coming that will put more than he ever imagined at risk...and prove the most lethal of all.

Includes reading group guide (p. [219]-220) and excerpts from Dutch II: Angel's Revenge by Teri Woods (p. [221]-230) and Alibi by Teri Woods (p. [231]-242).

"Previously published by Teri Woods Publishing, 800 River Road, Suite #3, Edgewater, NJ 07020."--T.p. verso.

Description from Open Library.

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