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Purged By Darkness by Michael Estepa Life in a gang is depicted in an almost text book manner. The rise and subsequent disillusionment of a “boss” is depicted. Kai’s struggles with his self identity and his life goals smash against tradition’s harsh walls. The book was hard to like. Estepa paints a sad portrait of young men pulled into a life by tradition and greed. The love and loyalty they have for each other and the disillusion with the life style provide a counterpoint to the casual acceptance of lethal violence as a business tool. Kai’s introspection and his eventual personal redemption by his own hand show the stark reality of how youthful indiscretion can lead to adult despair. I recommend the book, it isn’t an easy read but it may provide better insight to the motivation of the young men who fill the ranks of gangs worldwide regardless of their society.
The members of a gang are linked for life. There is no easy out, once you're in, you're in. Secrecy is a must and betrayal equals death. Six friends are brought together by the Triads. The same connection that links them is starting to tear them apart. Can their family bond withstand the death that surrounds them at every turn? I found this book to be extremely exciting. I've always loved books that are able to convey the relationship between people who are put to the test. In desperate times is when a persons character is most obvious and it always amazes me how much strength a person/character can possess. This very talented writer has a way of capturing your heart and you can't help but feel for the members of this gang.
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