Urban novels have gained tremendous popularity in recent years, captivating readers with their gritty portrayal of city life and compelling characters. Whether you're a fan of crime, romance, or suspense, urban novels offer a unique and captivating reading experience. In this article, we'll explore some of the most renowned urban novels and their talented authors, as well as recommend websites where you can discover more of this gripping genre. One of the most influential urban novelists of our time is Walter Mosley. Known for his iconic Easy Rawlins series, Mosley seamlessly blends elements of noir, mystery, and social commentary in his novels. If you're new to his work, "Devil in a Blue Dress" is a great starting point. Set in the 1940s, this novel introduces readers to the enigmatic private investigator Easy Rawlins and the vibrant landscape of post-war Los Angeles. Another must-read author in the urban fiction genre is Sister Souljah. Her debut novel, "The Coldest Winter Ever," became an instant classic. This gripping tale follows the life of Winter Santiaga, a teenage daughter of a notorious drug dealer in Brooklyn, New York. Sister Souljah weaves a powerful narrative that explores themes of survival, family loyalty, and the consequences of choices made in difficult circumstances. For fans of urban fantasy, N.K. Jemisin's "The City We Became" is a captivating choice. In this novel, Jemisin introduces readers to a vibrant New York City where each borough takes on a human persona fighting against an ancient evil force threatening the city's existence. Jemisin's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions transport readers into a vivid urban fantasy realm like no other. To discover more urban novels and authors, websites like Goodreads and Amazon offer curated lists and recommendations for readers interested in this genre. Goodreads, in particular, provides a platform where users can share their reviews, ratings, and recommendations, allowing you to find the next urban novel that suits your reading taste. In conclusion, urban novels have become a captivating genre that delves into the complexities of city life, offering readers thrilling storylines and dynamic characters. Whether you prefer crime, romance, or fantasy, there is an urban novel waiting to captivate your imagination. Dive into the works of authors like Walter Mosley, Sister Souljah, and N.K. Jemisin, and immerse yourself in the vibrant worlds they create. Explore websites like Goodreads and Amazon for more recommendations and reviews from fellow urban fiction enthusiasts. Happy reading!
The mind has a nine-palace, capturing the light of treasures spanning a thousand years, the eyes witnessing five colors, understanding a multitude of precious objects. A nameless boy rises against all odds, as good fortune follows one another! What kind of mystical power does the mysterious turtle shell contain? The world of ancient artifacts is filled with deceit and unpredictability, yet my extraordinary skills and discerning eyes prevail! Endless encounters with treasures, all within a snap of a finger. Authentic version (Nine Years of Dust book club).
289.01 Million words | 2021-03-14 09:40Update
"Music, film, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, literature..." "You understand them all?" "I have some knowledge." "You mean you have some understanding of all of them?" "Well, I have a bit of understanding of all of them." Armed with knowledge, conquering the world through art, becoming the uncrowned king admired and revered by people from all walks of life.
359.96 Million words | 2023-05-01 09:58Update
Summary: Ye Feng transmigrates into the world of urban novels and becomes a wealthy and handsome villainous lickspittle. Not only does he mindlessly worship the female lead Bai Susu, but he also suffers a devastating blow from the male lead Lin Yi. To make matters worse, Ye Feng ends up becoming Lin Yi's lackey. Ha! Villain? Lickspittle? In an instant, Ye Feng awakens a counterattack system and goes on a killing spree, forcing the male and female leads to kneel on the ground and sing a song of surrender. If readers of "I Actually Became a Villainous Lickspittle" find it enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!
113.97 Million words | 2022-05-02 21:16Update
A young man living in the city turns out to be from a thousand years in the future. However, the protagonist, Xiao Yuning, is unaware of this as he gains a small alarm clock that can control time, becoming the personal bodyguard of numerous school beauties and glamorous women! A love affair out of sync with the times, what will be the ultimate outcome? What mission does Xiao Yuning carry on his shoulders? Faced with many powerful and unknown adversaries, how will Xiao Yuning respond? A path paved for Xiao Yuning to become a god, how will he overcome adversity and create his own audacious journey? Welcome to read "The Ultimate Future Bodyguard" and I hope everyone will show their support!
75.73 Million words | 2022-05-28 20:04Update
This story tells the tale of how an immortal being should live a correct and positive life in modern human society, guided by the core values of socialism. It aims to provide insights and inspiration for other immortals, individuals with special abilities, practitioners of cultivation, extraterrestrials, and non-human creatures to participate in the construction of a stable and harmonious society. QQ Group of the work: Full, (Full) (Empty) This book V group: (Full), Fan Value W.
371.59 Million words | 2020-10-25 19:37Update
By chance, Luojiu became the owner of a "club". However, this club was peculiar. It not only had a doll maid who had been working for three hundred years, but also sold all sorts of strange items. Luojiu gradually realized that in the society he lived in, there were countless individuals driven by desires, and these individuals would come to him and offer everything they had - their lifespan, treasures, and even their souls - to make a purchase. And with each successful transaction, Luojiu would gain more time to live. "The sacrifice was successful, and this time you have gained ninety-nine years of lifespan"... In this way, Luojiu embarked on a career as a "club" owner, not knowing where it would lead him. PS: This is a group. Yes, it's a group: w.
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Chen Xiao is an eighteen-year-old orphan. His parents were once cutting-edge researchers, but two years ago they tragically died in a scientific accident. On his eighteenth birthday, Chen Xiao receives a mysterious phone call from someone claiming to be a friend of his parents. They inform him that they have been entrusted by his parents to deliver something to him. Surprised and curious, Chen Xiao rushes home to find a large freezer. Inside the freezer is a sleeping, beautiful girl. From that moment on, his life is completely transformed. "天王" is an epic urban fantasy story, chronicling the adventures of a supernaturally gifted hero.
160.77 Million words | 2021-04-10 21:34Update
Everyone: "No! You don't want to!"
285.47 Million words | 2020-10-22 23:40Update
Accidentally downloaded a delivery app exclusively for immortals, and ever since, I've been living a god-like life... Not tall enough? No problem, we have a height-increasing potion! Bad skin? No problem, we have detoxifying pills! Unlucky streak? No problem, we have lucky charms! Update schedule: guaranteed three updates, typically one chapter in the morning, afternoon, and evening. An extra chapter for every two hundred diamond donations, and an extra chapter for every five thousand Black Rock Coins donated! A novel group has been created, interested friends can join, group number: [群号].
127.90 Million words | 2020-10-15 10:20Update
Years later, the old man, dressed in tattered clothes, sat on a birch stump in front of a dilapidated house. He took a sip of his homemade liquor and a puff of intense green toad tobacco. Squinting his eyes, he watched the sunset descending into the Changbai Mountains. Beside him, a little child of about six or seven years old, who was playing with two mixed-breed dogs, one black and one white, he said, "Fusheng, the most feared creature by the Northeast Tiger is not the thick-skinned Black Blindman nor the wild boar king weighing a few jin, but the mountain-guarding dog that climbs up the mountain." Many years later, the old man was laid to rest in an inconspicuous grave mound. The child who hadn't frozen to death from the smoke bombs during the snowy days nor been killed with white eyes by the villagers of Zhangjia Village had finally...
113.76 Million words | 2021-03-19 18:53Update
A mountain villager who hunts bears, tigers, and leopards in the mountains, and hunts for fame and beauty when he comes down the mountain; once stepping into the mortal world, every step is a battle, where the rules are clear inside the mountains, but the hearts of the people outside the mountains are difficult to discern. What is a dream? Gazing at the verdant path, never did he dream about it; what is a goal? Suddenly looking back, it has long been a goal that thousands looked up to.
525.47 Million words | 2022-04-01 03:29Update
Zhuang Rui, a junior staff member at a pawnshop, experienced a strange transformation of his eyes during an unexpected incident. From then on, exquisite ceramics, elegant bronze artifacts, and thrilling jade gambling events came one after another, completely overturning his life. With his new pair of unfamiliar eyes, he embarked on a journey of wealth and prosperity.
413.86 Million words | 2022-10-26 22:53Update
【Download a suspicious game】【Catch several magical pets as companions】【Lead the pet store to rise up in an easy and fun daily life】### Physical book edition published, available on major e-commerce platforms### (No fan value requirement) VIP group: (Fans with a certain number or above can join)
408.02 Million words | 2021-10-25 04:25Update
Life always has its share of regrets. If everything can start over, would you choose to follow the same path step by step until you meet that person, or would you choose a completely different path and only think about it occasionally when you stop by?
45.17 Million words | 2021-02-19 00:46Update
That year, in his desperation, Liu Yuan, holding a script he had written in just five hours, successfully deceived a wealthy beauty and secured a million yuan in investment... Initially, he had only planned to spend eight hundred thousand casually shooting the film to get by. Then, on the eve of the film's release, he would take the remaining two hundred thousand back to his hometown and settle down, marrying a wife and engaging in some small businesses, vowing to never set foot in Hengdian again... But... the box office exploded...
356.41 Million words | 2023-05-04 00:23Update
Iron-mouthed and sharp-witted, a single divination worth a fortune. Young Ye Tian fortuitously inherits the legacy of a divination master, delving into the realms of heaven and man, deciphering the changes of the past and present, continuing the ancient and lost teachings. Join the supergroup for communication. The novel "Golden Pupil" has been completed, perfect for filling your reading void. A new book has been uploaded, please kindly show your support by collecting, clicking, and recommending.
274.83 Million words | 2022-07-20 05:09Update
In the year of the Blood Lion Incident, a humiliation in the history of domestic gaming, players' hearts were shattered. Combined with rampant piracy, the single-player game market in the country collapsed completely, seemingly beyond recovery. Over a decade later, a young man picked up the fallen banner of his predecessors. With his gaze set on the other side of the ocean, the end of glory, he wagered on the last possibility. Setting the world as his target, the young man embarked on a journey. He aimed to become the world's number one game producer, establish the largest game company in the world, and form the most famous development team in the world. With cutting-edge technology crushing his enemies and using money to build an empire, he sought Victory, Honor, and Glory!
12.66 Million words | 2022-10-22 21:20Update
Lin Yue, a worker in a processing workshop, had a stroke of luck after a careless mistake and gained the ability to see through things. At the same time, he discovered that the woman he had been living with for three months was actually a stunning beauty. With each stroke of good fortune, he excelled in the world of gambling, was pursued by beautiful women, and laughed proudly in the midst of flowers. Xiaobu's new work, "Specialized Divine Doctor," has been released, and he hopes that his friends will show their support by giving it a "red ticket" and adding it to their collections. Visit http://book.zongheng.com/book/.html
191.45 Million words | 2022-08-14 15:44Update
Transcending into a parallel world, I discovered that familiar celebrities had disappeared. And not only that, I got a job as a celestial agent? I couldn't miss such a great opportunity, I wanted to become a superstar! So I travelled back and forth between the human and celestial realms, starting a celestial magazine to earn enough celestial points in exchange for things from the human world. I wanted to film 'A Chinese Odyssey' - Ding Dong! It cost a thousand celestial points, and I successfully redeemed for the character of Monkey King! Meanwhile, in the celestial realm, Chang'e seductively said, 'Chu ge, do you want to enjoy moon-watching and eat roasted rabbit on Mid-Autumn Festival?' Song Chu smirked and took out his exchanged Thousand-Mile Eye and Wind-Calling Ear, teasingly saying, 'On such a beautiful night, let's enjoy everything the mortal world has to offer... beautiful ladies!' Song Chu, the celestial agent, superstar on Earth!
14.05 Million words | 2021-08-13 01:29Update
Seed Download Wizard, written by the talented author Half a Catty of Youth, is a gripping and beautifully written novel. You can read the latest refreshing and clean chapters of this novel for free on Pen Fun Pavilion.
13.51 Million words | 2022-06-02 06:32Update
Mobile reading "Rebirth: I Want to Surf" Free full-text reading without pop-ups Returning to the past, Yao Yuan wholeheartedly just wants to surf!
190.28 Million words | 2022-12-22 05:01Update
