Straight out the Hood is a Hood Novel filled with action pack drama and excitement from start to finish. The book is based on life in Flatbush Brooklyn during the late 80Õs and early 90Õs. This is this AuthorÕs first book and initially started off as a script written over night. Mr. James has a true talent for writing and displays it by coming up with unique and new ideas sometime written and completed within hours. By reading this book you will be sure to walk away with a few new Jamaican words and a few new slang words to add to your vocabulary. Woven in sex, drugs, guns and violence is a message of hope and a reason not to give up on peace love and humanity. Follow the Character Kenn as he takes you on a prophetic journey about life and crime. Experience his struggle and his passion to succeed in lifeÕs oceans of sharks and piranhas. Laugh at his stupid decisions and marvel at his dumb luck. Enjoy the action and dangers of life in Flatbush Brooklyn during the 80Õs and 90Õs safely!