In the Cut Anthony Scott

 
Book Excerpt:

"An Honorably discharged local, Benjamin "Beanz" Jones lives to his word in his best efforts to chase his dreams, protect his own and go the extra mile every day he breathes in the Rose City and abroad. The extra mile sometimes means hurting another person or two, but Beanz will take that risk only if his particular important rules are upheld, and sometimes his rules consist of a price."

Title: In the Cut
Author: Anthony Scott
Publisher: A. S.
Series: Chronicles Of A Humble Hitter
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"In the Cut" by Anthony Scott

My Opinion:

'In the Cut' was captivating in seeing how Benjamin [Beanz] Jones lived in a world that he seemed to enjoy living in Rose City. He seemed to be there helping those in need, whether it was helping the homeless [Safe Haven homeless shelter] or doing a job for pay [killing for hire]. This was quite something since Beanz 'was educated, military-trained [marine], and a Christian who had been born and raised in Rose City' and had this other job. Beanz was great at helping in the shelter...helping the homeless, especially Miss Sharyl giving out water. Why did Beanz give Miss Sharyl a cell phone? Will Beanz open up a new marijuana dispensary, and will he give Sharyl a chance to work for him? We find Beanz was also helped with this neighbor, Carolyn...and yes, you can only imagine how that turned out with the blunt that was offered. What will happen when he later tries to help Angel, who was from the shelter? Who was this Mariah that Beanz was becoming interested in?

Well, on Sunday, Beanz attended church...still having memories of his military time in the service. Then, leaving for California, and returning to Portland, with more exciting characters, will enter the picture...To a few, Mike-T, Gemarcus, Slue, Trevor, Samuel, Kenny, Hafiz, Gerald Tate, Jamie, Jimmy, Jessie, Tip, Giovanni, D-rod will give you the reader quite a read that will keep you turning the pages. Where and how will Beanz be involved in all of this...well, he worked for Mike-T and carrying a .9 millimeter and a Glock 4.0, a .38 revolver on his ankle for backup and switch blaze, this story gets even more exciting. Will Slue get his up and comings? Who was targeting helpless people and raping women around the homeless shelter? Be ready for some twists and turns that you will have to keep up with what all is going on.

By the end of this action-filled read, will Mike-T get what he needs from Beanz, and will he get what he wanted...as he chased his dreams? What was up with 'some Jihad was just smuggled into town?' Will this be a problem for Portland? I guess we will find out what up with that in the next series. This is where I will say you will have to pick up this good read 'In the Cut' to get how well this author brings this story all out to the reader.