{"product_id":"killa-mario-moreno-9798986799995","title":"Killa: A Mixtape Novella","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Features gory murders, a kidnapping, and a truly shocking plot twist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...will likely have readers nodding their heads as they read.\"-\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA page-turning debut in the tradition of Stephen King, Elmore Leonard, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilvia Moreno-Garcia, and MF DOOM, \u003cem\u003eKilla\u003c\/em\u003e is a fresh, suspense-filled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etake on the quest for the American Dream.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the chance of a lifetime...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e...if it doesn't cut Melody's short.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan she achieve her dream and survive?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelve into a world where ambition meets horror.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1999. As the millennium draws to a close in Miami's vibrant rap scene, gifted emcee Apocalypse grows weary of being eclipsed by his associate, the formidable King Heavy. A desperate bid for independence results in a brutal reckoning, secretly staining the city's hip-hop history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast-forward seventeen years and meet Melody, nicknamed 'Mel'. Mourning her grandmother and juggling double shifts in a dead-end Central Florida hotel, Mel harbors dreams woven with rhythm and rhyme. When whispers of a rap contest echo through Mel's social, hosted by none other than her idol, King Heavy, she senses opportunity knocking amidst the booming beats of the city's haunted Valdemar nightclub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in a tale that blurs the line between ambition and survival, with echoes of the past reverberating in the present. As Mel steps onto the stage, she doesn't just face her opponents - she confronts a spectral presence, a chilling reminder of the blood-stained legacy of Miami's underground scene. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover why readers are raving about this unforgettable story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's as if John Carpenter wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Odyssey\u003c\/em\u003e while blasting hip-hop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA genre-bending descent into fear and flow.\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...will keep you glued to the page whether you're a rap fan or not.\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a hot-night-fever-dream... ...trance-like...\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Edgar Allen Poe and Lovecraft influences to hardcore gangsta...\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a survival guide for creative people.\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Moreno's use of vivid imagery and descriptive language makes it feel like a movie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(with the best soundtrack)...\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's a HipHop head\/horror-loving Emcee's dream to have something this dope to read. ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What interesting characters. What incredibly artful and detailed execution...\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It doesn't take long for your eyes to begin dancing along to the words.\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A pure masterful artistry of words.\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...a masterpiece with a Miami streets hip-hop poetic twist on a classic...\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I'd love to see this turned into a movie.\" ★★★★★\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"...echoes of classics... ...a wizened heft that belies its modern references.\"-\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDare to be thrilled. Dare to be horrified. Dare to be empowered. Dare to experience\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKilla-\u003c\/em\u003ean intoxicating, rap-infused adaptation of Gaston Leroux's \u003cem\u003eThe Phantom of the Opera\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adventure awaits. Buy Now to embark on this unforgettable journey today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mario Moreno\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8986799995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798986799995\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Neon Cat Content\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 246\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.01lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.69d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2023","brand":"Mario Moreno","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44131910287615,"sku":"9798986799995","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_12bfdcf6-ad1a-424e-88ff-7f968c134187.jpg?v=1687477116","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/killa-mario-moreno-9798986799995","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}