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The Story at a Glance
A Gangster’s Tale follows Jack, a boy thrust into the criminal world by circumstance. Raised in a broken home, he becomes a dealer, a grower, and a target. Constantly on the run, betrayed by friends, and haunted by the law, Jack survives by instinct alone. But ultimately, he escapes the cycle and dedicates his life to helping others break free too.
Why this story?
Gritty. Raw. Real. This isn’t fiction it’s based on lived experiences.
Jack’s story tackles addiction, betrayal, redemption, and the underworld through a lens of truth. His transformation offers hope in the darkest places. With growing conversations around mental health, crime, and reform, this story couldn’t be more timely.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
A street-hardened survivor on a path to redemption.
Jack’s older brother — disloyal, weak, and the ultimate betrayer?
Jack’s sister, sadly lost in addiction, chasing father figures and spiraling into despair.
A mother broken by her choices, yet trying to love
Friends-turned-informants who betrayed Jack and nearly ruined everything he built.
Visual Style & Film Comparison
visual tone:
Think Vancouver’s moody alleyways, neon-lit streets, and haunting shadows. Red tones for intensity. Slow-motion flashbacks. Soundtrack driven by tension and hope.
Comparable titles:
Sons of Anarchy
Narcos
Requiem for a Dream
Breaking Bad
audience & market
target:
Viewers aged 25-55 on Netflix, Prime, or Crave.
themes:
Redemption, crime, brotherhood, justice.
opportunities:
Cross-promote with the book, social media buzz, and branded merch.
author & origin story
randy Powers
Randy Powers doesn’t sugarcoat life—he writes it the way it is. With a voice that’s raw, real, and unapologetically honest, Randy brings readers into the streets, the struggle, and the mind of a man shaped by survival.
A Gangster’s Tale: Trials, Tribulations and Truths is his debut novel, but it reads like the work of someone who’s lived every scene. Drawing from hard truths and human experience, Randy writes with the kind of grit that can’t be faked.
A Great Book, I couldn’t put it down
You can feel the level of emotions and tension rise as you move through the book. It’s a great testimony in trusting your intuition and over coming challenges that were almost certainly destined for your life. It was a great read, I don’t read too often and I couldn’t put it down! Truly inspiring.
A Captivating Read
This book was a great read. It had me turning the pages waiting for what was coming next. It shows how someone can go through challenges in life, but it’s never to late to change the outcome of your future.
couldn’t put it down!
I was given the gift of a great read this weekend. It’s so readable and gives a real insight into the lifestyles of drug dealers, escorts and their family situations. I’m sure one day it’ll make itself into a big-screen movie. Bravo, Randy Powers, on your first epic book!
Highly recommend the book
Im not a big reader,but i already read the book twice. Story really capture the reader attention throughout every chapters. Is a well writen book.
Best Book Ever.
An engaging and memorable read with great characters and a compelling story. Highly recommended!
Thumbs up
It was a great read, kinda wish there was a continuation of the story, hopefully the author has a second book in the works
What’s already done?
Published Book (available now)
Website: agangsterstale.com
Active Instagram and Facebook
Merchandise line launched
Social content and reels in place
Let’s Talk
This story deserves to be on screen. It speaks to the streets, but also to the soul.
Let’s book a Zoom pitch session and take the next step together.