Five Beneath Philly

Allen Williams plans to make something of his life and escape South Philly and the work at Cross Brothers? Meat Packing Plant. He prepares himself with excellent grades and an upcoming full-ride scholarship to climb out of South Philly forever. Then fate changes his whole world. An only son in a family of six, Allen suddenly finds himself responsible for his mother, grandmother, and sisters after his dad suffers a massive heart attack brought on by years of grueling work, Lucky Strikes, and beer-soaked nights. In the end, this blow brings him Amy, his true love, and an adventure of a lifetime. Allen and his friends are intent on surviving their adventure together in a tunnel beneath the city. Though they seek treasure, the struggle for their lives is real. When the quest is planned, Allen and his friends do not conceive the nearly insurmountable difficulties they would face. By hanging onto the true gift of friendship, they also uncover other amazing treasures.