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Veronica was a rich city girl until her parents forced her to live in a town close to the edge of the Lagos city boarder after a mental episode. There she met Grace, a fellow high school girl in dire search of some excitement before graduation. Grace saw Veronica as means of getting that excitement. Little did she know that it would pull her and her friends into a world filled secrets and horror. Secrets would be revealed, some would be buried and friendships would be tested as they try to navigate their new life, one case at a time!

50 Chapters

the squad

Jason Stark was taken from the streets by his surrogate sister and her husband. The once left for dead kid whose life was turned upside down after his dad’s betrayal has grown into a man who, because of his rare blood type, has certain abilities that make it easier to do the job he’s chosen to take on as a way of paying back his brother and sister. He’s never forgotten the danger his sister Ashley faced all those years ago and now has made it his mission in life to save as many of the young girls who are at risk just like she was back then.Roxana is one of the lost! Stolen from her mother after the death of her dad under mysterious circumstances, she’d spent ten years of her life suffering at the hands of her captors until she made her escape at eighteen. Now five years later, she’s set out on her quest for vengeance against the ones who wronged her. Meet Lyon and the crew in this continuing sagaThe Squad is created by Jordan Silver, an EGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

86 Chapters

Alpha Gray

SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK ONE *The six-pack series is a collection of steamy werewolf shifter novels about a group of six aligned werewolf packs, the young alphas that run them, and the strong-willed women that bring them to their knees. If you're new to the series, start here!* GRAY : I've got a lot on my plate. Not only do I have a pack to protect, but I keep the whole six-pack territory secure by training and running the security squad. The new recruits are here for the summer, and it's my job to whip them into shape. I can't afford any distractions, but one of the female recruits is doing just that- distracting me. Fallon is the most frustrating girl I've ever met; she's all alpha female, and she openly challenges my authority. She's so far from my type, but for some reason, I'm drawn to her. It'll be a challenge to break her, but by the end of the summer, she will learn to obey her alpha. By the end of the summer, I'll have her on her knees. ~ FALLON : All I've ever wanted was to be part of the six-pack's security squad, defending our territory as a fighter. I've finally got a chance to live out my dream- all I have to do is make it through summer training camp and prove myself. I thought that the toughest part of training camp would be the actual training, but the alpha running the place is even tougher. One sarcastic comment, and Alpha Gray seems hellbent on making an example out of me, provoking me at every opportunity. He wants me to fall in line, but I'll be damned if I'm going to roll over. Sure, he's insanely hot. He's an alpha. But I'm not backing down. He's not my alpha.

9.9

55 Chapters

Alpha Theo

SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK TWO *If you've stumbled upon this book and you haven't read book one, I highly recommend reading Alpha Gray for context before diving into this one!* THEO: I'm next in line to be the alpha of my pack, but my father doesn't think I'm ready. In his eyes, I'll never be- he wants me to grow up, straighten up, to be someone I'm just... not. At least I've got the security squad in the meantime, and I'm taking on more responsibility there. I assumed working with the IT unit would be a total bore, but the new girl on the unit has me intrigued. I'm used to getting any girl I want, yet she's rebuffed all of my advances. She's a goody-goody, thinks she's too good for me- and , she probably is, but that won't stop me from trying to get in her pants. Underneath every good girl persona is a bad girl just dying to get out. Challenge accepted. ~ BROOKE: All I wanted to do when I came to work for the IT unit at the security squad was keep my head down and do my job. I was doing it pretty well, too until Theo got assigned as liaison between the IT unit and squad leadership. I had a crush on him as a kid, but now that he's grown he's a foul-mouthed, womanizing hothead; a total alphahole. Other girls may fall for his good looks and his devil-may-care attitude, but not me. He's hanging around the IT unit to observe and report, but he's zeroed in on me for some reason, keeps trying to get under my skin. And just when I think I can escape him, fate delivers the cruelest twist yet.

9.9

48 Chapters

Alpha Jax

SIX-PACK SERIES BOOK THREE *While this book can be read as a standalone, I'd highly recommend reading books one (Alpha Gray) and two (Alpha Theo) for context before this book* JAX : I'm no stranger to one night stands. Lots of girls want a hook-up with an alpha, so why should this one be any different? Maybe it's because she's the best I ever had. Maybe it's because she refused to tell me anything about herself. We agreed to one night, no strings attached. The problem is, I can't get that night out of my head; I've been obsessed with finding this girl since. When she shows up at the squad complex for training, I feel like it's my lucky day- until my best friend introduces her as his sister and things get... complicated. I can't go against bro code, right? Even if Quinn is my dream girl. Even if there's a crazy attraction between us that's harder to resist every day. I'm so screwed. ~ QUINN : One night. It was supposed to be one night of anonymous, meaningless with a stranger. I just wanted to have a good time and forget about my cheating ex. It definitely did the trick- I haven't thought about my ex since, but now I can't stop thinking about that night or the sexy stranger who had all the right moves. When I arrive at the complex for a fresh start, I'm shocked to see him again- and even more surprised to find out that he's not only an alpha, but also one of my brother's best friends. Theo would Jax if he found out about that night. He can never know- which means I have to keep my distance. Even if I can't stop fantasizing about Jax. Even if it kills me.

9.9

50 Chapters

Abducted by the Mafia

His goon opened the door. He threw her on the passenger seat and closed the door. She didn't try to open it because his goons were out of the door. There were glaring at her as they'd brutally murder her right now as she earned him a hard slap from him. This is a story about a girl, who has no enemy in her entire life. Still, someone kidnapped her and made his house, her permanent prison.

6.8

62 Chapters

Which Characters In 'A Visit From The Goon Squad' Are Most Memorable?

5 Answers2025-06-23 03:04:41

The characters in 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' stick with you long after you finish the book. Bennie Salazar, the music executive, is unforgettable—his rise and fall in the industry, mixed with his personal struggles, make him deeply human. Then there’s Sasha, whose compulsive stealing and chaotic life choices paint a vivid picture of someone constantly searching but never quite finding.

Lou Kline, the aging rocker, is another standout. His hedonistic lifestyle and eventual decline are both tragic and darkly funny. Stephanie’s chapters, especially her role as a PR maven later in life, add a layer of sharp commentary on fame and reinvention. The way Jennifer Egan weaves their stories together, jumping across time and perspectives, makes each character feel alive and flawed in ways that resonate.

What Awards Did 'A Visit From The Goon Squad' Win?

5 Answers2025-06-23 21:15:49

'A Visit from the Goon Squad' is a literary powerhouse that scooped up some of the most prestigious awards in the book world. The novel snagged the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2011, a huge deal that cemented its place in modern literature. It also won the National Book Critics Circle Award, proving critics adored its innovative structure and sharp storytelling. Jennifer Egan’s masterpiece didn’t stop there—it was a finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, showing its wide appeal across judging panels. The way it weaves time and characters together clearly resonated, making it a standout in contemporary fiction.

Beyond the big wins, the book’s acclaim stretched into best-of-the-year lists from 'The New York Times' and 'Time' magazine. Its blend of humor, tech themes, and human fragility struck a chord, earning it a lasting spot in readers’ hearts. Awards aside, the novel’s influence on how stories can be told is just as impressive—nonlinear narratives and genre-bending became even cooler after this.

How Does The Goon Squad Shape The Book'S Timeline?

5 Answers2025-08-29 02:58:20

There’s something mischievous about how the goon squad pushes and pulls time in 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' — it doesn’t just move the story forward, it rearranges the furniture in the living room. Reading it felt like flipping through an old mixtape where songs skip around and suddenly a chorus from twenty years ago comes back different. Egan uses the goon squad as a kind of personified time: it’s pressure, regret, technology, and the unstoppable slide of age, and that force determines where each chapter sits on the timeline.

Structurally, the book’s timeline is spelled out in fragments and perspectives. Instead of chronological scaffolding, Egan hands us vignettes, different formats, and narrator shifts that let the goon squad’s effects show up as jumps, echoes, and reversals. When a character is revisited later, you feel the accumulation of small violences — missed chances, faded records, new tech — and you mentally stitch the before and after together. For me, that made replaying scenes more rewarding than a straightforward plot; each return to a character reveals how relentlessly the goon squad has altered their map of time.

Who Wrote 'A Visit From The Goon Squad' And When Was It Published?

5 Answers2025-06-23 00:55:35

I remember picking up 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' years ago and being blown away by its structure. The author is Jennifer Egan, an American writer known for her inventive storytelling. The book was published in 2010 and quickly became a critical darling, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction the following year. Egan’s background in journalism shines through in her sharp, observational prose, but what makes this novel stand out is its nonlinear narrative and eclectic mix of formats—some chapters even resemble PowerPoint slides.

What’s fascinating is how Egan captures the passage of time and the music industry’s evolution, weaving together characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. The book feels like a mosaic of moments, each fragment revealing something deeper about memory, aging, and the relentless march of technology. It’s no surprise it resonated so strongly in the early 2010s, a time when digital culture was reshaping how we connect.

What Is The Significance Of Time In 'A Visit From The Goon Squad'?

5 Answers2025-06-23 18:25:25

Time in 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' isn't just a backdrop—it's a relentless force that shapes every character. The novel jumps across decades, showing how dreams fade, relationships fracture, and people reinvent themselves. Bennie Salazar starts as a punk kid and ends up a disillusioned music exec, while Sasha’s kleptomania evolves from rebellion to a coping mechanism. The fragmented timeline mirrors how memory works, with pivotal moments flashing vividly while others blur.

The ‘goon squad’ is time itself, beating everyone down but also revealing unexpected resilience. Characters like Bosco, who plans a ‘suicide tour,’ or the washed-up publicist La Doll, highlight how aging strips away illusions. Yet, there’s beauty in decay—like the chapter where Alison’s autistic brother deciphers pauses in songs as a hidden language. The book argues time isn’t linear; it’s a collage of regrets, second chances, and fleeting connections that define us.

What Is The Meaning Of The Goon Squad In Egan'S Novel?

4 Answers2025-08-29 03:42:52

There’s something bruisingly simple at the heart of 'A Visit from the Goon Squad' for me: the goon squad is time and everything time drags in its wake. When I read the book on a rainy afternoon with vinyl playing in the background, it felt less like a plot point and more like a slow hand closing around the characters’ lives — taking careers, bodies, relationships, and songs. Egan scatters scenes across decades so you see people get worn down, reinvented, or left behind; that cumulative erosion is the goon squad’s work.

But it’s not just literal aging. The phrase also swells to include the cultural forces that batter people: the music business that chews up idealism, technology that accelerates change, and small betrayals that pile up. I love how the novel’s fragmented form — the jump cuts, the different voices, even a chapter made of slides — echoes that relentless, episodic assault. By the end I felt oddly tender toward the characters; the goon squad had done its damage, but it also made room for strange little survivals.

Is 'The Candy House' Connected To 'A Visit From The Goon Squad'?

4 Answers2025-06-26 22:43:16

As someone who’s immersed in Jennifer Egan’s universe, I can confidently say 'The Candy House' is a sibling to 'A Visit from the Goon Squad.' They share DNA—recurring characters like Bennie Salazar and Sasha resurface, their lives unraveling further in this speculative sequel. Themes of time, memory, and technology braid both books, but 'The Candy House' leans harder into sci-fi, introducing 'Own Your Unconscious,' a tech that externalizes memories.

What’s fascinating is how Egan mirrors 'Goon Squad’s' fragmented structure, yet swaps music for data. Chapters echo each other—a hacker replaces a has-been rockstar, a daughter’s rebellion evolves into digital espionage. It’s less a direct sequel and more a kaleidoscopic reimagining, proving Egan’s world isn’t just connected; it’s hauntingly expansive.

Why Did Critics Praise The Goon Squad Structure In Reviews?

4 Answers2025-08-29 20:43:48

There’s something electric about novels that rearrange themselves like a playlist, and that’s exactly why critics lit up over the goon squad structure in 'A Visit from the Goon Squad'. For me, reading it felt like flipping through radio stations: each chapter has its own tempo, voice, and mood, but recurring names and motifs stitch the pieces together so you still feel the whole song. Critics praised it because the novel dares to treat time as a theme and a formal device — characters age, consequences propagate across decades, and small choices echo in surprising ways.

On a personal note, I was on a late-night train when a PowerPoint-style chapter hit me like a chorus—instant clarity. Reviewers admired that playful risk-taking: the structure refuses the single-lens focalization of traditional novels, yet it never becomes mere collage. Instead, it builds pattern and emotional payoff. It’s experimental but human, fragmented yet coherent, and that balance is what critics kept returning to in reviews. It makes me want to reread it with different playlists each time.

How Does 'A Visit From The Goon Squad' Explore The Music Industry?

5 Answers2025-06-23 11:31:53

'A Visit from the Goon Squad' delves into the music industry with a raw, unflinching lens. The novel captures the chaotic energy of the punk scene in the 1970s, showing how it shaped characters like Bennie Salazar, a record executive who clings to his rebellious roots even as he navigates corporate greed. Jennifer Egan portrays the industry’s evolution—how artistry gets commodified, and how time erodes ideals. The book’s fragmented structure mirrors the disjointed nature of fame, with characters like Scotty, a washed-up musician, embodying the fleeting nature of success.

The story doesn’t just focus on the glamour; it exposes the underbelly. Sasha’s kleptomania, for instance, reflects the emptiness behind the glitter. Later sections leap into a dystopian future where music is reduced to algorithmic 'pointers,' critiquing how technology strips away authenticity. Egan’s exploration isn’t linear—it’s a mosaic of moments, showing how the industry chews people up, spits them out, yet leaves an indelible mark on their lives.

Which Characters Does The Goon Squad Target In Chapter 5?

4 Answers2025-08-29 04:17:07

I’ve seen this question come up a few times in different forums, so I’ll try to cover the bases—because without the book or comic title it’s a bit of a guess, but there are common patterns you can look for.

If you mean Jennifer Egan’s novel 'A Visit from the Goon Squad', the phrase ‘goon squad’ is more metaphorical and the chapters shift perspective a lot; chapter 5 tends to put pressure on certain secondary characters tied to the music industry and their personal vulnerabilities rather than a literal gang. If you mean a more literal goon squad in a crime comic or thriller, chapter 5 often escalates, targeting the protagonist’s closest allies, an informant, or someone who holds key information.

So, check who’s described as being ambushed, threatened, or having their routines broken in chapter 5—that’s your cast of targets. If you tell me the title, I’ll give a sharper breakdown of names and scenes.