JAMES: BOOK ONE

By SHANE BALMER

In 1971, as he turned 21, the court sentenced James Harris to prison for armed robbery. Yet, he didn't let this break him. He adapted to his new surroundings. His fierce will to survive and resilience would inspire many other prisoners. He learns from reading and life lessons from others convicted. Inside he makes several new friends who open up a new world to him. After spending three and a half years in custody, his early release has been granted. James hopes for a better future for himself and his girlfriend, Mary. But society is not forgiving. Life is tough for an ex-con, and James's challenges result from societal prejudices. He knows what he wants to achieve and no legal job will provide the lifestyle he wants. A surprise inheritance provides a base to launch a criminal empire, hidden behind a veil of respectability. Using the knowledge he gained from behind bars, James builds a business, giving him a taste of the good life. But as money rolls in, he finds himself facing new dangerous enemies. James finds himself in a profound moral dilemma as the police and his adversaries close in. His choices, their consequences, and the need to protect his loved ones became all too real. How far will James go to save himself, his family and his friends?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DH56HX4Y
• ISBN13: 9798337694696
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 369 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.9" x 5.3"