*Ghost of a City* is an urban coming-of-age novel by Deonte Ashe set in Southeast San Diego. It follows DJ Johnson, a young basketball player caught between family, loyalty, love, school pressure, and the violence surrounding his city. Raised with structure and faith, DJ tries to stay neutral, but the streets keep testing him. Cinematic, emotional, and reflective, this is a story about growing up too fast, choosing restraint over pride, and learning what survival truly costs.
