Ayo, Muse, here's one for you:
A hip-hop reimagining of Gaston Leroux's The Phantom of the Opera.
In which an aspiring emcee faces death in a contest for a record deal.
Told in the style of an epic rap.
"Heavy's the King - surely, y'all jest, stressed
What y'all willin' to do for success?"
These are more than just lyrics from 23-year-old Melody Méndez's favorite song. They pose the question that the ambitious but stage-shy rhyme-dropper must risk her life to answer.
Poverty, an ailing mom, and a talent that feels like it's about to expire have been taking their toll on Mel. Killing her hopes for a better life. So when she hears about a rap battle in Miami hosted by her idol, the enigmatic King Heavy, it's time to take her shot.
In a condemned Art Deco theater with a rep for being haunted.
But a mysterious phantom begins murdering Mel's opponents. Threatening to disrupt the tournament. And Mel's confronted with the opportunity of a lifetime-if it doesn't cut hers short.
Mel should run. But she's desperate.
Too bad the phantom has other plans for her.
Will chasing success be her death?
Or worse?
Get ready for spine-tingling terror-with a swing-in Mario Moreno's twisted, suspense-filled take on the quest for the American Dream. Featuring an electric cast of painfully human characters that'll haunt you long after you've turned the final page.
With a bold, unapologetic flow that captures the raw, lyrical, and visceral energy of underground hip-hop at the scale of an epic myth, Killa: A Mixtape Novella delivers a genre-defying journey that'll leave you breathless-a wholly unique and unforgettable experience.
This modern and nostalgic tale of ambition, desperation, and the lengths we'll go to achieve fulfillment (and where joy truly lies) is a must-read. Don't miss out-grab your copy today!
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