Prodigy, from the legendary hip-hop group Mobb Deep, launches Infamous Books with a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed.
The first release by Infamous Books, on July 16, 2013, is the novella H.N.I.C. by Prodigy, a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed. Prodigy, who debuted as an author with the critically acclaimed autobiography My Infamous Life in 2011, is currently preparing for the release of his solo album Albert Einstein on June 11, 2013; the album was produced by his long-time collaborator the Alchemist. Additionally, Prodigy is currently in the midst of an international tour with Mobb Deep, which will continue through 2013.
The first release by Infamous Books, on July 16, 2013, is the novella H.N.I.C. by Prodigy, a story of loyalty, vengeance, and greed. Prodigy, who debuted as an author with the critically acclaimed autobiography My Infamous Life in 2011, is currently preparing for the release of his solo album Albert Einstein on June 11, 2013; the album was produced by his long-time collaborator the Alchemist. Additionally, Prodigy is currently in the midst of an international tour with Mobb Deep, which will continue through 2013.
Prodigy worked on his first fiction effort with award-winning British fantasy, horror, and thriller writer Steven Savile, whose popular thriller Silver was a best seller in Europe, topping at #2 in the UK in 2011 and becoming one of the biggest books of the year. Savile, who first made his name working in established franchises such as Star Wars, Stargate, Jurassic Park: The Lost World, and Pathfinder, is also responsible for the story line for the international best-selling computer game Battlefield 3, which sold over five million copies in its week of release. This collaboration has delivered a truly captivating read that combines the uncompromising streetwise narratives of Prodigy's lyrics with the literary expertise of Savile.
Advance praise for H.N.I.C.:
"You can tell that a true lyricist created this gritty tale about greed, betrayal, and street romance. The wordplay is dead on. Combine that with the details that give the freshness of immediate experience and you are no longer reading the story, you are suddenly a character in it. This is what good writing does-it puts you right there in the middle of the action. Excellent read. Salute!" -Miasha, best-selling author of Secret Society
"Prodigy is a proven storyteller and his skills spill over into the literature game effortlessly. This is a five-star read." -JaQuavis Coleman, best-selling coauthor of the Cartel series
"H.N.I.C. is a quick yet engaging read that kept me flipping the pages to see what would happen next." -K'wan, best-selling author of Animal
About H.N.I.C.:
Pappy tries to break out of the game before the head of his crew, Black, gets them all killed. Against his better judgment Pappy agrees to do one last job, but only because it's the price of his freedom. He knows Black can't be trusted. He knows his "brother" would rather see him dead than let him walk away. Yet he still agrees to do the job because Black isn't the only one who can't be trusted. Sometimes you have to kill for what you want.
Further developing the stark realism and uncompromising streetwise narratives of his lyrics, H.N.I.C. cements Prodigy's position as one of the foremost chroniclers of contemporary urban life. Simultaneously a fast-paced crime drama and an engrossing, unsentimental moral tale, H.N.I.C. peers into the dark heart that underpins the codes of loyalty and friendship, betrayal and vengeance.
About the authors:
Albert "Prodigy" Johnson, as one half of the hip-hop phenomenon Mobb Deep, has sold millions of albums, performed throughout the world, and recorded with the elite of hip-hop, R&B, and rock with his signature style of hard-core, reality-based music. Born with the hereditary disease sickle-cell anemia, Prodigy has battled pain his entire life and is now promoting the importance of a healthy diet, spiritual enrichment, and a positive, productive lifestyle. He lives in Queens, New York.
Steven Savile, a multiple finalist for the British Fantasy Award, has written for Doctor Who, Torchwood, Primeval, Stargate, Warhammer, Sláine, Fireborn, Pathfinder, and other popular game and comic series. He wrote the story for the international best-selling computer game Battlefield 3, which sold over five million copies in its week of release, and served as head writer for the popular online children's game Spineworld.
Book events featuring Albert "Prodigy" Johnson:
-Sat., July 20, Time TBA-NEW YORK, NY-Harlem Book Fair
*Full program details TBA
-Thurs., July 25, 7-9 p.m.-BROOKLYN, NY-powerHouse Arena, 37 Main St.
*Book launch event; special guests TBA
--Many more events TBA! pular thriller Silver was a best seller in Europe, topping at #2 in the UK in 2011 and becoming one of the biggest books of the year. Savile, who first made his name working in established franchises such as Star Wars, Stargate, Jurassic Park: The Lost World, and Pathfinder, is also responsible for the story line for the international best-selling computer game Battlefield 3, which sold over five million copies in its week of release. This collaboration has delivered a truly captivating read that combines the uncompromising streetwise narratives of Prodigy’s lyrics with the literary expertise of Savile.
Advance praise for H.N.I.C.:
"You can tell that a true lyricist created this gritty tale about greed, betrayal, and street romance. The wordplay is dead on. Combine that with the details that give the freshness of immediate experience and you are no longer reading the story, you are suddenly a character in it. This is what good writing does—it puts you right there in the middle of the action. Excellent read. Salute!" —Miasha, best-selling author of Secret Society
"Prodigy is a proven storyteller and his skills spill over into the literature game effortlessly. This is a five-star read." —JaQuavis Coleman, best-selling coauthor of the Cartel series
"H.N.I.C. is a quick yet engaging read that kept me flipping the pages to see what would happen next." —K'wan, best-selling author of Animal
About H.N.I.C.:
Pappy tries to break out of the game before the head of his crew, Black, gets them all killed. Against his better judgment Pappy agrees to do one last job, but only because it's the price of his freedom. He knows Black can't be trusted. He knows his "brother" would rather see him dead than let him walk away. Yet he still agrees to do the job because Black isn't the only one who can't be trusted. Sometimes you have to kill for what you want.
Further developing the stark realism and uncompromising streetwise narratives of his lyrics, H.N.I.C. cements Prodigy's position as one of the foremost chroniclers of contemporary urban life. Simultaneously a fast-paced crime drama and an engrossing, unsentimental moral tale, H.N.I.C. peers into the dark heart that underpins the codes of loyalty and friendship, betrayal and vengeance.
About the authors:
Albert "Prodigy" Johnson, as one half of the hip-hop phenomenon Mobb Deep, has sold millions of albums, performed throughout the world, and recorded with the elite of hip-hop, R&B, and rock with his signature style of hard-core, reality-based music. Born with the hereditary disease sickle-cell anemia, Prodigy has battled pain his entire life and is now promoting the importance of a healthy diet, spiritual enrichment, and a positive, productive lifestyle. He lives in Queens, New York.
Steven Savile, a multiple finalist for the British Fantasy Award, has written for Doctor Who, Torchwood, Primeval, Stargate, Warhammer, Sláine, Fireborn, Pathfinder, and other popular game and comic series. He wrote the story for the international best-selling computer game Battlefield 3, which sold over five million copies in its week of release, and served as head writer for the popular online children's game Spineworld.
Book events featuring Albert “Prodigy” Johnson:
—Sat., July 20, Time TBA—NEW YORK, NY—Harlem Book Fair
*Full program details TBA
—Thurs., July 25, 7–9 p.m.—BROOKLYN, NY—powerHouse Arena, 37 Main St.
*Book launch event; special guests TBA
--Many more events TBA!
- People:
- JaQuavis Coleman
- Miasha
- Pappy