Murderville (The First of a Trilogy)

These authors are back at it again with another slam dunk dramatic romantic tragedy. AShai and Liberty meet at a tender age during unfortunate circumstances at the hand of rebels, but thats just the beginning of their tortured tale. All these two have is each other as they flee Africa, but end up separated in Mexico after boarding a boat they think is named MYRTLEVILLE, but is really called, MURDERVILLE. Their lives take two drastically different paths, and eight years later AShai is a recent college graduate taking over the reigns of his fathers drug empire, and Liberty is in the escort business finally enjoying lifes simple and basic pleasures that shes been deprived of, along with the finer things in life. Coincidence brings them back together, but the drama is sure to follow as Liberty now belongs to AShais ruthless and controlling business partner Samad. All AShai wants is to protect Liberty once and for all, but even his father isnt willing to go against the grain for some chick, and quickly gives him an ultimatum. With AShais world crumbling and Samad seeking revenge, this read is full of ups, downs, twists, and turns. Its far from predictable, and is sure to tap into your emotions as the story line crescendos into climax and then back down. This book deserves nothing less than five stars. These authors packed so much action into this read, yet it does not seem overdone. So much happens to these two love birds while they are apart, and then reunited, but it is explained perfectly and vividly. Although much of what happens is based highly on coincidence, and the character circumstances are a familiar image from their previous works, this story is seemingly refreshing and brand new. Loyal fans pretty much know what to expect from these authors, yet every time readers cant help but fall in love with the characters they so eloquently present and are filled with emotion by the outcomes. I cant wait for part two!

I really enjoyed this book. I have alreay ordered the 2nd one is the series but dont want to begin reading it until I order the 3rd one in the series.

i have never had a book make me cry before... this is the ulimate love story!!! i love everything about this book... this is the perfect example of a hood love story with a twist... i normally dont like reading books about human trafficing, but with this book i couldnt seem to put it down...

I would have given it four stars because although the story line was a bit depressing it was well written and a page turner. However, as a brown skin black woman-as Im sure a lot of their readers are- I found it very offensive w/the authors incessant obsession w/subtly promoting lighter skin or mixed characters as better looking or in a better light than dark or brown skin characters. Liberty one of the main protaganists was held in high esteem for her looks-as it was noted because she was a light skin African and later noted had white genetic make up mixed in there. They also HAD to let us know that another one of the main female characters who was lauded for her beauty had beautiful locs but not the right texture for it. What this does is let us know she doesnt have full on kinky hair so subtly telling us she has some mixed heritage in there as well. Ah ha-no wonder shes beautiful! Both of the most beautiful women in the brothel were not black at all. On the flip side, I can only recall one brown skin woman noted in the book-and she was never described as being pretty but was shamefully dismissed by both men she was in contact with. Also, two dark skin men who were I believe described as being black as tar or something to that effect were in short just evil. As black people we have to be diligent in actively rejecting these subtle or direct notions that somehow if youre mixed youre beautiful and if you just regular ol black folk your beauty is not worth mentioning-if its even believed to be there. It is important. Whether this was intentional or not it still has the same effect-black is not beautiful. And I actively reject it out loud! And its even worse when it comes from our own. They have to be aware of it too. I wont be reading the other two simply because I dont want to unconciously internalize any of that nonsense! Thats more important to me than a decent read.

in have to say, just dont think Ive read anything like this in a long time. its like fiction meets non fiction. because the fictional characters lead lives as told by the authors but also almost like life stories of these same characters as children growing up in Sierra Leone. I very much enjoyed reading this book. read from cover to cover in one sitting, could never once put it down.

I love your books and this was no exception i think that the ending was rushed and really didnt make sense to me. i will get the rest of the book when they come out just to find out what happens to Liberty. I know it will be a banger just slow it down a little..

This book started out really slow for me but the further I read the more intense it became. I loved the LOVE that those two held for each other. AShai was a true beast in a good way he would let nothing stop him from rescuing Liberty once he found out where she really was. However I did noy like the ending at all, I will read Murderville 2 to see where its at. Jennifer Hightower Phenomenal Divas Book Club/President

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FAN OF ASHLEY AND JAQUAVIS BUT THEY REALLY HAVE OUTDONE THEMSELVES WITH MURDERVILLE. I WAS NOT SURE OF WHAT TO EXPECT AT FIRST BUT I LOVED IT. THEY TOOK STREET LIT TO ANOTHER LEVEL. FOR ONCE THE WHOLE BOOK WAS NOT ABOUT HUSTLIN. LOVE AND REAL LIFE ISSUES WERE FOREFRONT WHILE THE DRUGS TOOK A BACKSEAT. I WISH THINGS HAD TURNED OUT DIFFERENTLY FOR LIBERTY AND ASHAI BUT AT LEAST THEY GOT TO HAVE SOME GOOD TIMES TOGETHER. I CANT WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT PART OF THIS TRILOGY DROPS. GET ADDICTED!

This story may have been non-fiction, but the storyline itself really opened my eyes up to the sudden growth of human trafficking all around the world..it felt so real to me and Im sure The storyline had to come from somewhere holdin some bits of truth. Although it was truly heartbreaking, there was also a great love between two that survived Obstacles that most would never live through. I really enjoyed the read reading this book...these two authors really know how to keep a reader on the edge of their seat.

A great love story with a tragic end. In life we wish for money love and great sex. But at what expense. Well in this book we see it all play out. Wanted and unwanted.