Blood, Sweat & Tears: Essence of Life — Author Unknown

Quiet as kept, the little city of Anderson, South Carolina. Was the gateway to a drug dealers dreams, and drug traffickers heaven. The murder rate was increasing rapidly as the next generation of hustlers started. Being well connected to the political world in a small town had its advantages, but when threats are made, you need to take heed to the warnings. Detective Carpenter wanted no parts of the police department, and their corruption. But when jealousy and envy sets in, and greed overrides the streets, he chooses to live by the oath he pledged his life to. The addiction to money, power and respect will blind the judgment of honor, and loyalty amongst family and friends. With the death of Kane's youngest brother Jason, a vacancy for part ownership to the city, has become available. Now everybody wants a piece of the action. Jason's wife was more then just the average housewife; she was also his partner in crime. All Kim wanted was the finer things in life, and if marrying a hustler was the only way, then so be it. But when her fiancé get murdered in cold blood, while being held at gun point in their own home, it makes her think twice about the people she calls family. Everyone will have to choose sides in order to survive the streets holocaust, and the ones that don't...