Derek ChatmanDerek Chatman is an American author whose work focuses on urban fiction and character-driven storytelling rooted in community, loyalty, and survival. Drawing inspiration from real-world environments and lived experience, his writing explores the compexities of street life, ambition, and the choices that define legacy. Southside Kings is the first installment in the Southside Kings Series, introducing readers to a gritty, cinematic narrative that blends authenticity with fast-paced storytelling. Chatman resides in Pennsylvania. Read More Read Less