{"product_id":"all-the-smoke-a-novel","title":"All the Smoke \/\/ A Novel (Pre-order, Feb 2 2027)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Talented Mr. Ripley \u003c\/i\u003emeets the \u003ci\u003eWu-Tang Clan:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eAn American Saga\u003c\/i\u003e in this dark psychological thriller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas “Maz” Kincaid lives a lavish life as a rising rap star: money, influence, and fame. But Maz’s success rests on a lie—his lyrics to his chart-topping album belong to someone else, his foster brother, Adonis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdonis, fresh out of prison is done watching his brother live off his talent and launches a calculated campaign of vengeance. But Maz won’t let all he’s worked for be taken away. He’s willing to lie, manipulate, and even kill to protect the fraudulent life he’s built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the rivalry escalates, the line between victim and villain blurs. With both men—damaged, cunning, and ruthless, locked in a psychological war where only one can survive the spotlight. Who will rule the stage, and who will end up in a grave?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark, complex, and suspenseful, \u003ci\u003eAll the Smoke \u003c\/i\u003eis a cautionary tale, exploring identity, trauma, and the psychopathy behind stardom in the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAaron Philip Clark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bestselling novelist, screenwriter, professor, and host of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Culture Point \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003epodcast. He has a BFA in writing for film and television and an MFA in fiction. His fiction explores themes of race, marginalized characters, justice, identity, and redemption. He is the author of seven novels, including the International Thriller Writers Award–nominated Trevor Finnegan series: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnder Color of Law\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inspired by his experiences as an LAPD recruit, and the follow-ups, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlue Like Me, The Bluest Night, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the forthcoming, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlues for the Dead.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clark has collaborated on novels with entertainment mogul Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Accomplice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and renowned civil rights attorney Ben L. Crump. A rising voice in neo-noir, Clark’s work brings authenticity and literary flair to the crime genre. In addition to writing fiction and screenplays, Clark teaches a variety of creative writing courses at UCLA Extension and The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA). He resides in Los Angeles, where he finds inspiration while exploring the many facets of the city. For more information, visit www.aaronphilipclark.com and find him on social media @realapcbooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Amistad\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish Date: February 02, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 336\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAN\/UPC: 9780063451605\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.0 X 6.0 X 1.0 inches | 0.7 pounds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBISAC: Fiction \/ Thrillers \/ Psychological\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ African American \u0026amp; Black \/ Urban \u0026amp; Street Lit\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ Family Life \/ Siblings\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ Thrillers \/ Crime\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ Crime\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ Friendship\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ African American \u0026amp; Black\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ Noir\u003cbr\u003eFiction \/ Urban \u0026amp; Street Lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aaron Philip Clark","offers":[{"title":"(Pre-order, Feb 2 2027) Paperback","offer_id":68342790422763,"sku":"9780063451605","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Pre-order, Feb 2 2027) Hardcover- Library Binding","offer_id":68342876373227,"sku":"9780063579781","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/4014\/9820\/files\/9780063451605.jpg?v=1793629687","url":"https:\/\/rep.club\/products\/all-the-smoke-a-novel","provider":"Reparations Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}