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Complex The Prologue: A Compelling Urban Street Novel
Paperback
Series: Complex: The Urban Thriller Novel, Book 2
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 8 2025
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Before Deshaun Carter became the king of the streets in COMPLEX, he was a boy shaped by pain, ambition, and survival. COMPLEX: The Prologue delves into his past, revealing the events that turned him into a legend.
Raised by his mother, Simone, a former model with dreams of a better life, Deshaun's world shattered at 14 when she was kidnapped and murdered due to his absent father's debts. With no father and the streets as his only guide, Deshaun found himself mentored by Darryl, a powerful OG who saw his potential.
Alongside his loyal friend Marcus, Deshaun navigates a world of dangerous rivals, forbidden romances, and high-stakes schemes. From charming two untouchable divas to orchestrating a daring plan to avenge his mother, Deshaun learns that power and respect come with heavy consequences.
This prequel to COMPLEX uncovers the heartbreak, betrayal, and choices that shaped Deshaun's rise to power, setting the stage for the man readers came to know. It's a story of survival, ambition, and the relentless pull of the streets. Every king has a past-and Deshaun's is as raw as it is unforgettable.
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