Ray Henry was inspired to write young adult fiction while in San Quentin State Prison the year, 1990. He specifically wrote for troubled teens in hope that he might scare them straight before they ...view moreRay Henry was inspired to write young adult fiction while in San Quentin State Prison the year, 1990. He specifically wrote for troubled teens in hope that he might scare them straight before they go down the road that leads to prison or the graveyard.
Throughout the book Henry gives readers a look at the violent world of the Crips and Bloods, and at their interaction with the police and court appointed attorneys.
A Flirt With Death could be seen as just another hoodlum book that glorifies the life styles of gang members, yet Henry had managed to cast his characters in the spot light of unexpected consequences in the after math of murder.
A distinction between friends and foe comes into play once law enforcement comes on the scene to investigate into the criminal activities that even they participate in.
Ray Henry is also the author of another young adult book titled The Best of Enemies.
He featured realistic characters in both books so that readers could see the confines set by gang members. Written for adults too. Come down the road of hard knocks but read the writings in this book before you turn down the wrong street.view less