Victim by Andrew Boryga

Javier Perez is a young man who has mastered the art of storytelling, using his tumultuous background to open doors to opportunities he never imagined. Growing up with a murdered drug dealer father and a single mother, Javi learns to navigate life with a hustler's mindset. His embellished life story earns him a scholarship to a prestigious university, where he dreams of becoming a renowned writer. As he climbs the ranks in the literary world, Javi's past remains a shadow, with only letters exchanged with his childhood friend, Gio, keeping him grounded. Gio, who has served time for gang activity, sees through Javi's facade and questions the authenticity of his success. When Javi's career takes off after a viral essay, he faces a dilemma: continue the charade or confront the truth. The tension between his fabricated identity and genuine connections threatens to unravel everything he's built. Will Javi's ambition lead to his downfall, or can he reconcile his past with his present?

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This book was first published in 2024

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