Livin' on the Edge by Virgil Lavell follows the turbulent life of Jaquan Miller, a young man raised in the gritty streets of Belle Glade, where survival means everything and trust is a rare commodity. Losing his father to violence at a young age and being raised by a single mother, Jaquan has always known a life filled with struggle and chaos. As he navigates a world dominated by crime and desperation, he discovers that the streets have no love for anyone.

With each day, Jaquan is forced to make choices that blur the lines between right and wrong. Greed, betrayal, and the lure of power push him to the edge as he learns harsh lessons about loyalty and survival. Friends turn to foes, and survival becomes a deadly game where it's kill or be killed. When death begins lurking around every corner, Jaquan realizes he must confront his darkest fears to break free from a life that has kept him chained.

Livin' on the Edge is a gripping urban fiction novel that delves into the harsh realities of life on the streets, the bonds that can make or break a person, and one man's quest to find redemption in a world that seems set against him. Will Jaquan find a way to rise above his circumstances, or will he succumb to the unforgiving streets that have claimed so many before him?