THE GAME IS DEAD follows the gripping story of Smooth, who mangages to ris to the top of his brotherhood, dealing in everything from drugs to prostitutes to the "protection" of local businesses. Being intellectually gifted, Smooth is able to move from the streets to the bedroom, the boardroom and up to the very top, but not without creating enemies along the way. In a city where anyhing and everything can happen Smooth must battle to remain on top or die trying.