The Crack Era

The Crack Era offers a candid account of a tumultuous period in New York City's history through the eyes of Kevin Chiles, a prominent figure in Harlem's drug trade during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The memoir explores the rise of prosperity and power that came with the crack epidemic, alongside the violence and loss that defined the era. With honesty and insight, Chiles shares his experiences, dispelling myths and shedding light on a pivotal time that shaped the culture of the city and its music and fashion scenes.