Larceny

The Cruelest Lie Told in Silence

By: Jason Poole

Narrated by: Tony Isabella

In this tale that plucks the innermost chords of emotion, jealousy turns to envy then to backstabbing as we observe two friends who have struggled together, hustled together, and endured separate prison terms.

In the hood, a snitch is the worst thing a person can possibly be. Rolling over on your best friend, who has been with you through thick and thin, hungry and full, freedom and state bids - that’s “the cruelest lie told in silence”. While Jovan experiences the fruits of the hustle during his partner’s first stint, Bilal humbly does his time like a true soldier, taking a manslaughter charge for his one true friend. When these two are finally reunited on the streets, a chain of events lands them both behind bars facing multiple charges. Will their friendship survive the broken bond of brotherhood, or will dishonor come before death?

©2004 Jason Poole (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing and Urban Audiobooks, LLC

The tables kept turning

good story line. there were a few hiccups in the audio (certain parts repeated a few words). not enough that it mage the book unbearable but enough to notice. I think the narrator was perfect for the book. I didn't realize it was only one person. the end got a little unrealistic with the talks but I did enjoy the story.

As a DC native…

While I enjoyed the story line, the pronunciation of a lot of things like Bowie, bama, or even just the clothing lines was bad.. idk how many times I’m correcting it throughout the novel. So next time have the narrator do a lil research before mispronouncing it just sounds weird especially to someone who knows better.

This story was the shit!!

I’ll have never heard of Jason, but I can’t say for this to be the first book of his that I have read it is awesome! It had so many twists and turns it was like watching a movie a great action movie!! The performer was great on the different voices that he used. He brought the characters to life. I love the way the book ended. I look forward to reading more of Jason’s books.

Very good book

I am using speech to text because I’m driving right now but I just want to say that this book was incredible. The NARA raider had a few mistakes but it’s all good you know I’m saying this book was amazing I don’t even have nothing else to say but that get the book read the book listen to the book whatever just make sure this book lesson this book is awesome that is all good night thank you

Great Story and Tony Did Well

I enjoyed the story and the different or unexpected ending, for stories like these. I appreciate the human errors made by the narrator as everyone isn’t perfect. Also he has a nice voice.