"The streets of Atlanta are about to get hotter after Youngblood is beaten down by unknown thugs. Vowing fatal revenge on his attackers, Youngblood is released from the hospital only to return home and discover that Cheryl has run off with his stash and his two daughters. Then his homie, Murder Mike gives him an ultimatum that tests his principles. While struggling with a do-or-die dilemma, Youngblood must also decide between Inez, who accepts him as he is, and Jaunita, who wants to help him leave the life of the streets behind. Youngblood must deal with enemies who are closer to him than he realizes"--P. [4] of cover.