This novel follows the life of Cisco, who has just came home from a four year bid. Cisco's mind was made up upon his release that crime just didn't pay and was not worth losing his freedom, but House his once partner had other plans. As far as he was concerned Cisco was suppose to be rich like him and he was going to do everything in his power to get Cisco to realize that risking a life sentence was a small price to pay to live the glamorous life in the hood. The second Cisco tasted freedom, realization that the game done changed was upon him. His girl had a girl, his closest boy was a kingpin, and the streets were more organized. Life was different and Cisco had to make the choice to get in where he fit in. It was either that or run from life and a life sentence.