Beneath The Throne (Hunger)

"Music can change the world because it can change people." - Bono

Fifteen-year-old Travis Grey knows hunger-not just the hunger in his stomach, but the hunger to rise, to protect his family, and to carve a way out of Detroit's broken streets. With his father gone and his mother working herself sick, Travis shoulders the weight of survival for his younger siblings. His only weapon is his voice-raw, soulful, and powerful enough to turn heads.

When a chance encounter with a local producer opens the door to Atlanta's music scene, Travis discovers both opportunity and danger. Industry promises glimmer with wealth and fame, but shadows linger-ruthless managers, street ties that won't let go, and powerful men who see him as a pawn.

As Travis records his first album, Hunger, he learns that success demands sacrifice-and every choice carries a cost. From mixtapes on the corner to magazine covers and sold-out shows, Travis rises fast. But in a world where loyalty is tested, fame can vanish overnight, and power comes with a price, one question haunts him:

Will his hunger build the empire he dreams of-or devour everything he loves?

Beneath the Throne: Hunger is the gripping first novel in a powerful trilogy about ambition, family, and the dangerous cost of chasing greatness.