The Dupont Society

Cy Hunt’s first novel is set in the United States’ capital, Washington D.C. The DuPont Society is a crime thriller that follows two young, black men bonded together by their tragic orphan history. Driven to overcome their past struggles, Rakeem and Ty do whatever it takes to ‘make it’ in one of the most competitive cities in the United States. One December night, Rakeem and Ty get ready for a much needed night out in the city. Their evening plans are interrupted by a fight outside of a nightclub, that unbeknownst to them will change their lives forever. Fast forward two years and Rakeem and Ty are entwined in a massive drug ring. Ty has always been a part of the drug game, but now he is running his own team as the stakes for his lifestyle keep rising. Rakeem on the other hand, just wants to make it through law school and get out of the drug business without losing everything he has worked for. However, those around Rakeem and Ty have other ideas... With twists and turns at every corner, these young men struggle to find their path out of this world for not just themselves but for the women that taught them how to love. The DuPont Society brings its readers to the world of power, corruption and deception and challenges their every assumption.