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D.G. Allen

The Black Ledger Kindle Edition

by D.G. Allen (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Chicago has been a war zone for the last 50 years.
Gangs shoot up the streets, while corrupt politicians and predatory businesses get rich by stealing from the poor. In a place fraught with danger and fueled by poverty, a young white man named Ron Pickles discovers a resilient people with an indestructible spirit. But, there are sinister forces looking to create misfortune and reap profits at the expense of people that society cares little about. Ron soon learns that it isn’t the ghetto he needs to fear, but the corrupt insurance agency that recruited him in the first place. Inspired by a true story, “The Black Ledger” is a multi-cultural/mystery crime thriller that will take you into the heart of Chicago’s most dangerous neighborhoods and experience a life you couldn’t imagine existed in the United States.

“D.G. Allen’s The Black Ledger is a smart, often funny, and compelling look at the dirty business of “death insurance” on the West Side of Chicago. Allen has vividly recreated the time and place with impeccable detail, colorful characters, and crackling dialogue; not to mention a heartbreaking murder mystery that always keeps you guessing. It may be set in the 80’s but it is a powerful message about race and corruption still resonating today!”
- Tim Sulka, screenwriter: “Children of the Corn 666: Isaac’s Return” Author: Prime Cuts (graphic novel)

“I grew up in the Chicago community depicted in this novel. D.G. Allen depicts a much darker but funnier side of that neighborhood that I could ever have imagined. It is a captivating and wonderfully written story. A MUST READ!”
- Debra Wright Hughes

“This novel breaks the barriers of the thriller genre. I have never read something so unique as this world that D.G. Allen has created.”
- John Franklin, screenwriter: “Children of the Corn 666: Isaac’s Return” Author: Prime Cuts (graphic novel)

“Highly recommended! This story takes us into a world most of us will never see and into a business that most of us never dreamed existed. He writes with such skill that you will laugh one minute, cry the next, and never even realize your jaw has dropped. His characters are believable and fascinating! I became engrossed in this book from start to finish. A unique and mesmerizing novel…don’t miss it!”
- Elizabeth Benney MA. DT. CIMI, Director LTP Center

Length: 484 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Age Level: 18 - 18	Grade Level: 10 - 12

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D.G. Allen was born and raised on the gritty South Side of Chicago where his personal experiences gave birth to his first novel - The Black Ledger. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN : B01MRAG8B3
Language: : English
File size : 4679 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 484 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #1,040,674 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #56,389 in Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #57,241 in Crime Thrillers (Books)

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Brian

A long read but OK

Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2019

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First 2/3rds could have been condensed - still enjoyed the read

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Sue Rumi

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2018

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Totally caught me off guard with the plot. A bit long, but worty the read.

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simon johnson

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2017

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Great read!!

Springa

Very interesting story .....

Reviewed in Australia on May 31, 2020

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Very interesting story but also quite disturbing. Well written, although a little lengthy.

Cherie'

very very funny parts. Then there was the part where I ...

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2018

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The description of this book is not at all of what this book is about. I was surprised, it was not what I expected. I mean I was laughing my ass off at times, very very funny parts. Then there was the part where I had tears running down my face. This is a great book, I loved the story line and the laugh out loud moments. However, the reason I only gave it 3 stars is due to the language. I actually had to switch to reading it instead of listening so I could skip all the f bombs, n words and the Jesus ones and the God D**ns so don't listen so you can skip language. This book will stay with me a long time. Great ending.

Cherie'

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I could not stop reading this!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017

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I normally go for the chick lit genre so I was surprised at how much I loved this book. I could not stop reading it. It is a murder mystery but also keeps you laughing till the end. The author got the balance just right. Every time I had to put the book down, I could not wait to go back into Ron's life. It completely pulled me into his world. It is going on my list of books that I will read over and over again.

17 people found this helpful

What a story!

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2017

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I wasn't sure if I'd like this book, but it just blew me away. The depth of the characters, the way the writer wove the story, and the totally surprising ending made this a great read. Mr. Pickles, the insurance agent, takes you for a ride into the Chicago ghetto that is unforgettable and let's you glimpse the real world of the Chicago Projects and the people who live and try to survive there. This book was really amazing and I cannot recommend it enough.

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