The First & Fifteenth

Hood Rat #5.5

by K'wan

An introduction to the next installment of K'wan's widely popular Hood Rat series.

42 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 29, 2014

About the author

In 2002 K'wan hit the scene with his debut novel Gangsta, under Triple Crown Publications. It was the first novel released by the budding house and would eventually become the building block for what is now a multimillion dollar company. What started as a therapeutic release went on to become a part of urban-lit history and an Essence bestseller, as well as drawing rave reviews overseas.
After penning his second novel, Road Dawgz (2003), K'wan drew the attention of St. Martins press. The literary powerhouse quickly signed K'wan to a multi-book deal, the first of which being Street Dreams (2004). In 2008 he received the Black Author of the year award from Black Press Radio for the novella Blow.
Since his insertion into the publishing world K'wan has been featured in Vibe, Pages, King, Felon, Big News, The Library Journal, Entertainment Weekly, The New York Press, Clutch and most notably Time Magazine, to name a few. He was also interviewed by MTV News for a feature on Hip-Hop fiction, and a guest on Power 105s morning show as well as NPR (national public radio). In addition to being an accomplished author, K'wan is also a motivational speaker, mentor to at risk children and the C.E.O of Black Dawn, Inc.
K'wan currently resides in New Jersey where he is working on his next novel.

http://us.macmillan.com/author/kwan

Reviews

[Danita Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was going 2 read this part 1st, but it caught my attention. That's why I didn't start vows of seduction.
In the back of ghetto bastard there's a short story called the 1st & fifteenth, a hood rat short.
I couldn't put it down. This was a pretty good read so far. Can't wait 4 it 2 continue in No Shade. It had returning character from hood rat novels. I just hope it's not an ebook, haven't gotten in2 them yet. Would love 2 c how this book turns out.

[Demetrius · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The First & Fifteenth” introduces the novel “No Shade,” book 6 in the Hood Rat Series.

[Starsz · Rating 3 out of 5]

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The correct order to read the Hood Rat Novel series is: Hood Rat, Still Hood, Section 8, Welfare Wifeys, Eviction Notice, & Animal. FYI readers: "The Leak" is a prequel of "Welfare Wifeys"; "The First & Fifteenth" is intro to "No Shade"; "No Shade" is a prequel to "Eviction Notice"; "Ghetto Bastard is the beginning of the Animal series. This is why the books are listed in such order.

In the 3rd installment of the Hood Rat Novel Series: Section 8, Animal is mentioned on page 48, but he's fully introduced on page 80; however, his first-time wrecking havoc is on page 91 as a frail, little, wild-haired boy who introduced himself as Animal on page 92.

In my opinion, The Leak should be a prequel to Section 8.

[Myesha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great short story. I am intrigued to read the others in the series.....

[Cynthia Greene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would love to read the rest of the book

[Carrie Campbell-jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is actually already included in the book called NO SHADE. So you don’t really need this little book. Still a great read.

[Ann Merriweather · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's just the beginning of "No Shade"

[zenith Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Giggle

In every hood the first and the fifteenth is a national holiday. Lol. I hope Royce finds her a job and better associates.

[Courtney Lawson · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars her has done it again. For this to be a short story it is full of action these people are straight crazy and they all know each other. I can't wait to read the next part to this he looks leaves you wanting more and that is what I like.

[Stacey Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! That's some intro.

Kwan never disappoints with his writing. He knows how to hook you in from beginning to end. There's some new characters as well as the familiar ones. This is one series I look forward to reading. You can't go wrong with an Kwan book.

[Dee Cherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This short story reads like the beginning of a another great hood novel by K''wan. Good introduction to the characters. I think it's going to be interesting to see how these characters lives intertwine with one another.

[Della McCan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Same thing

Same thing I have read before with a different title!!That is not cool to change titles to the same story!!Come on K' get it together.Too good of a writer for that!!Now I know you better not kill off The ANIMAL!!You what man sayin!!Lol..MUCH LOVE!!

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need to know K'wan's secret. How does he weave stories about characters that are so engrossing and engaging? He also describes NYC (especially Harlem) to a tee. I just wish this wasn't a short story.
4.5 stars.

[Diane Rembert · Rating 5 out of 5]

The girls from the The Hood Rat series are back with more drama. The author catches the reader up on old characters (from various books) and introduced a few more. I can't wait for No Shade!

[Tishonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I can't wait for No Shade!

[Deedee Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

[Courtnei · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crazy page turner.