Love and the Game

Check out the story from Jersey City author, Daniel Ali, that inspired the Medium Feature film currently showcasing in some of the top film festivals around the world, including Bronze Lens and Cannes. This special edition copy contains added story content and has a foreword written by Michelle Batista, (actor/activist), who plays the role of Paz in the film version of Love and the Game. The film also stars Steven Fernandez as the book protagonist, AD.

"A Way of Life in the Urban City!" (Goodreads). "A delicious read by a masterful storyteller!" (amazon verified reviewer)."A Well Written Story! A Compelling Page-turner!" (amazon verified reviewer).

Jersey City author, Daniel Ali explores the socio-economic causes of criminality in the inner cities of America, and how those who get caught up in the ‘Game’ reconcile their lives, relationships, and emotions. He unpacks the ‘Game’ through protagonist Adriano de Souza, a young, Afro-Brazilian street hustler torn between a lucrative but violent world and the woman he’s loved his entire life. He intentionally and methodically unmasks their pain and secret coping mechanisms as they struggle to balance life with betrayal and deception. He skillfully breathes life into relatable characters by focusing on the real-world human themes evident in the tragic but all too common reality of the street. Love and the Game exposes the truths of fast-life allure and the American lust for material gain, offering a unique perspective of the conflicted, inner humanity of many of those who get caught up and whose voices are often muted.