While many science fiction stories take place in post-apocalyptic wastelands, deep in outer space, or on other planets, another common setting for science fiction is the futuristic city. Compare two different interpretations of urban landscapes, looking first at the flying cars and enormous glass and steel buildings some stories envision, then the dark dystopia the cyberpunk era introduced.

The Last Heist Kiki Swinson. Shannon Marshall gambled that betraying her husband's biggest heist ever was her way out of the game for good. Losing that bet put her in lockdown-and at the top of Todd Marshall's revenge-fueled hit list. Now she'll work every seductive move and lethal play to survive. Because when it comes to wreaking her own vengeance, this devious beauty isn't taking any prisoners . . . Caked Up De'nesha Diamond. Harlem Banks already...

An ordinary family man's family is being held captive, and he finds himself doing things he didn't think he was capable of doing.

"Ke'yoko and Ka'yah are identical twins with two totally different personalities. As young girls they formed a bond that could not be broken. It isn't until they become grown women that their loyalty is tested by secrets, deception, and lies"--Page 4 of cover.

Agreeing to surrender the family business to his younger brother after a long stint in prison, Vegas Duncan battles his disapproving mother and a mysterious rival who attacks Vegas' older brother.

"Kiki Swinson and De'nesha Diamond light it up with two devious tales of players, hustles--and running out of time"--Page 4 of cover.

Gangster Dante's mother is the leader of the ruthless Blackwell family. He agrees to help them crush their enemies in exchange for helping him locate and kill his target.

Destined to be an NFL star, Amir instead wants to be a hustler like his father and, adhering to the code of the streets, must make some difficult decisions when a devastating betrayal brings about dire consequences.