The Devil's Politics

As two brothers' paths diverge, the novel unfolds into a rich narrative that encompasses political intrigue, personal struggles, and the complexities of brotherhood.Damion and Devon are identical twins. But it's their differences that set them onto diverging life paths, resulting in their eventual estrangement. Devon grapples with his identity. He's black, and a low-level aide to a Republican congressman. He's forced to reckon with his politics and his social consciousness when one of the congressman's past misdeeds lands them both in the center of a national scandal. Deemed a bad apple from childhood, Damion's story collides with Devon's when a pair of hit men track Damion from his Army base in Afghanistan all the way to Devon's Washington, D.C. doorstep. Amid this all, a love triangle involving both brothers sparks an ember of rage in a woman that grows into a homicidal blaze. The Congressman's scandal, Damion's hit men and the woman's scorn test the brothers' already strained relationship. At its core, "The Devil's Politics" challenges established systems of power, presenting an alternative perspective on contemporary black political participation. The novel aims to provoke thought on black political empowerment in America, providing a riveting narrative that explores the complexities of identity, politics, and the consequences of personal choices.

Author:

Drew Benbow

Publisher:

Di Angelo Publications

Publication Date:

Jun 16, 2022

Number of pages:

324 pages

Language:

English

Binding:

Hardcover/Fiction

ISBN-10:

1955690030

ISBN-13:

9781955690034