Written with Randy Roberts, Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship Between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X presents the first in-depth portrait of the pivotal friendship between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali. This is the story of how Cassius Clay became Muhammad Ali and the central role Malcolm X played in his life.  It is a tale of friendship and brotherhood, love and deep affection.  It is also a story of deceit, betrayal, and violence—inside and outside the ring—during a troubled time.