. . "Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)" . . "African American men Fiction." . . "Fiction." . . "Urban." . . "3M Company." . . . . . . . . "Sent to America with his mother when his father's powerful empire is attacked, underworld lieutenant Midnight draws on his African intelligence and Muslim mindset to protect those he loves and reclaim his wealth and way of life." . "Midnight, a fierce fighter with heart, is willing to do anything to defend his family, the woman he loves, his business, and his property. Follow Midnight from the wealthy North African estate of his father to the Brooklyn projects where he lives with his mother."@en . . . . . . . . "Souljah's follow-up to her bestselling novel, The Coldest Winter Ever, is another gritty coming-of-age tale, picking up the story of Midnight (a character in Coldest Winter) as he tries desperately to navigate American culture, Brooklyn streets and the dicey business of growing up. The novel begins as seven-year-old Midnight and his pregnant mother, Umma, are forced to leave their privileged life in Sudan for a hardscrabble American existence. Midnight spends his formative years in Brooklyn guiding and translating for his loyal, loving and talented mother, helping her get a factory job while encouraging her to start a clothing line. Eventually, Midnight starts working at a Chinatown fish shop, finds love, joins a dangerous hustler's basketball league and tries to disentangle his ambivalent feelings toward romance, family and personal honor. Souljah's sensitive treatment of her protagonist is honest and affecting, with some realistic moments of crisis. Unfortunately, a slack plot and slow pacing cause serious bloat, and Souljah's distinctive prose is woefully unpolished. Frustrations aside, Souljah has obvious talent and sincere motives, making her a street-lit sophomore worth watching."@en . "Electronic books"@en . "Midnight a Gangster Love Story"@en . . . . . . . . . . . "Midnight : a gangster love story" . "Midnight : a gangster love story"@en . "Midnight"@en . . "Love stories" . "Love stories"@en . . . . "Fiction" . "Fiction"@en . . "A fierce fighter with heart and a powerful mind, Midnight is willing to do anything to defend his family, the women he loves, and his business and property. In this riveting prequel to her urban classic, The Coldest Winter Ever, Sister Souljah reintroduces readers to Ricky Santiago?s strong, humble, and dangerously attractive lieutenant. The intricate storytelling in this passionate tale of love, loyalty, strength, and survival will sweep readers from the wealthy North African estate of Midnight?s father to the complicated challenges and confrontations of the Brooklyn projects where Midnight lands with his beautiful mother. This story will move your heart and soul and change your life forever."@en . . . "Gangs Fiction." . . "Gangsters Fiction." . .