Let it Rain

About the Book

Man is a communal animal. He enjoys and often seeks out friendship. He bonds with his fellow-man and woman out of an intrinsic desire for companionship. For most men, having this companionship and friendship in their lives is a natural part of their existence. It helps to give them a sense of purpose and makes them feel more connected to their environment.

But what happens when a man's environment becomes one that places no value on friendship? What happens when his environment becomes so harsh that it cherishes no bond? What happens when friends, lovers, and even family are set against one another in a never-ending struggle to survive? What type of animal will man become then?

By following Money (the central character in Let it Rain) through the streets of his hood, southern streets which once blossomed with hospitality; we will see how the scourge of drugs and the lure of fast cars, and even faster women, transformed what was an environment of southern hospitality into an environment of southern hell.

We will see how Money and his three best friends Boe, Black and Snake deal with the challenges of friendship, loyalty, love, and responsibility. We will watch while the desire to escape their chaotic environment transforms some from youngsters into men , while others are transformed into monsters.

What would you do to gain and keep a Colombian drug connection that promised to make you richer than you had ever imagined? Would you betray your friends and loved ones? Ask yourself that question but don't try to answer it until after you have read Let it Rain: It's like Butter Baby.

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About the Author

Like the majority of black people, the family of Melvin Adams Jr. migrated from the South to the North in search of their dreams. But after growing up in N.Y.C. Melvin opted to return to the tranquil South. He didn't realize that the South has also become infested with the same crime and drugs that had run him away from the North.

Melvin was unfortunately drawn into a life of crime where he flourished until betrayal from within his own family brought him to prison. Throughout the years in prison Melvin has had much time to contemplate the dynamics that led him astray. The bad choices he's made. The opportunities he's missed.

Let it Rain is merely one of the many books that Melvin has written. But Let it Rain is his first book and its main character (Money) is a character created from the very soul of the author. Get to know Money and you will have gotten to know Melvin - for better or for worse. At one time Melvin's favorite pastime was playing basketball, but now it is writing. Melvin taught himself to write and with each paragraph he hopes to captivate his readers, drawing them into his soul. He hopes to establish a sense of friendship with his readers. Melvin has never been afraid to be honest with his friends. When asked about what he foresees in his future, about whether he thinks he will be successful as a writer, Melvin merely acts as though he's shooting an imaginary basketball towards an imaginary hoop. Then, a few seconds later you'll hear him say, 'swish,' and with a smile he'll look at you and add, "let it rain, it's like butter baby."

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