The Midpoint of Fire: Concrete Embers
A city built on shadows. A man forged in fire.
To the State of New York, Edward is just a serial number on a frayed manila folder. An orphan of the system and a son of the foundry, he has spent twenty-eight years being "handled" by a world that views his life as a regrettable receipt.
But it's 1966 in Harlem, and the air is thick with more than just summer heat.
While the "Blue Wall" tightens its grip on the streets, Edward is done being the wood that burns. Looking for a place to belong and a brotherhood to claim, he finds himself at the doorstep of the Black Panther Party. Under the mentorship of the formidable Big Al, Edward discovers that power isn't just about the weight of a gun-it's about the strength to define your own reality.
As the "Concrete Embers" of the city begin to glow, a single spark on a humid night threatens to ignite an all-out war. In a landscape of rooftop chases, tactical standoffs, and the search for an identity the state tried to erase, Edward must decide if he is ready to become the architect of a new future.
The fire is no longer a metaphor. The midpoint has been reached.
In this gritty and powerful continuation in The Midpoint of Fire series, Amir Asadullah takes readers into the heart of the revolution, where the greatest act of defiance is simply refusing to be forgotten.
Why readers will love Concrete Embers:
A Gritty Historical Lens: A visceral, authentic portrayal of 1960s New York and the rise of the Black Panther Party.
Deep Character Stakes: A moving exploration of identity, foster care, and the search for fatherhood in a system designed to fail.
High-Tension Thriller: From street patrols to high-stakes tactical breakouts, the pace never falters.
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