The Shadeaux

"The Shadeaux" is a thrilling story of atonement and redemption. After eleven years of being considered dead, Jacen Collins returns to Baton Rouge with secrets and superpowers. He returns to a familiar place… but nothing feels the same. Now, he is on a mission to make up for the things he did while he was away. That mission brings him home to save his city from a gang of ruthless killers led by a man out for power and revenge.

After years of pain, suffering, and bloodshed, Jacen's beloved city is controlled by a murderous crime syndicate known as the Warlords and their tyrannical leader is shrouded in shadows and mystery. As Jacen wages war on this gang of killers, he finds that the people he loves the most are on the front lines of the battle. Dark secrets are revealed, shedding light on things that were supposed to stay buried. Jacen must contend with all of this while being haunted by his own dark secrets and bloody past. Can he survive? Or will he fall victim to the Warlords and his inner demons?

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Donnie 'Djay' Samuels has been in love with literature since he was young. He found the art of creating entire universes exhilarating. He has a love for heroes, science fiction, and fantasy worlds, and he combines those elements with the gritty environment he grew up in – creating stories for people from all walks of life to enjoy.