
Trae Macklin
2 SeriesTrae Macklin is the pen name of Wahida Clark, an American author known for her urban fiction novels. Macklin originated as a character in Clark's Thug series. Her works have contributed significantly to the genre of urban fiction.
In "Flippin' the Hustle," Trae Macklin crafts the story of Derick Richards, a federal agent from the Richmond, Virginia Projects, whose path is set after witnessing his brother's murder. Driven by this tragedy, Derick joins the FBI and excels at infiltrating drug networks. His skills lead to a transfer to New York City, where he goes undercover to dismantle the notorious Black Tar Boyz. As Derick immerses himself in his role, he struggles with his new identity and a burgeoning romance. The deeper he goes, the more challenging it becomes for the FBI to extract him from the dangerous world he has entered.