Belly of the Beast [Paperback]

Caleb Alexander (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2010

Caleb Alexander has woven his most explosive and provocative tale to date. Belly of the Beast takes the readers on a violent, gut wrenching, deeply emotional journey through the American prison system. A place where friends become enemies, and enemies band together for survival in a system that is designed for their destruction, and in a society that has written them off. Belly of the Beast is a straight forward look at racism, the prison industrial complex, and the nature of our humanity. Throw in racist prison guards, a former Grand Wizard of the KKK, Billionaire tax evaders, violent prison gangs, The Mafia, and one man's struggle to make it back home to his woman and child, and you have a story that only Alexander can tell. Welcome to the Federal Prison System; welcome to the Belly of the Beast.

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About the Author

Caleb Alexander is a prolific ghost writer who has penned several best selling novels. His debut novel, Eastside, was handpicked by Zane to launch the Strebor on the Streetz publication line. His latest novel, Belly of the Beast, was handpicked by a group of investors to launch Golden Ink Publishing. Caleb has written for numerous magazines and newspapers, and has also penned several screen plays and television dramas. Throughout his career, Caleb has written some of the biggest novels in the Urban Lit industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 292 pages
• Publisher: Golden Ink Publishing; First edition (March 15, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982649908
• ISBN-13: 978-0982649909
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,058,727 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Caleb Alexander is a successful ghostwriter and author whose has penned numerous best sellers. He is responsible for some of the biggest titles in the Urban Lit genre. His debut title, Eastside, was handpicked by Zane to launch the Strebor on the Streetz publication line, and his latest work, Belly of the Beast, was handpicked by investors to launch Golden Ink Publishing. In between launching publishing lines, and publishing companies, Caleb has written several screenplays and television scripts, and has written for numerous publications and periodicals across the nation. He currently resides in Converse, Texas with his family.

*Fun Fact* Caleb is an avid bike rider who loves to race. His personal everyday bike, is a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14, which is currently the fastest street legal bike available.

Caleb's favorite food is Texas Barbecue, his favorite movies are The Godfather and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. His favorite color is burgundy, his favorite drink is Sprite Zero, his favorite charity is The March of Dimes. He is a BIG fan of Texas High School Football, NCAA D1 College Football, and NBA Basketball. His favorite college team is the Texas Longhorns, his favorite NBA basketball team is The Spurs.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power from Within, April 25, 2010

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Ms Toni "Readinista Extraordinaire" (Midwest - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belly of the Beast (Paperback)

Reading Advisory: Please be warned that if you are looking for the typical street/urban lit read, this is NOT the book for you. If you are looking for the recipe of add drug dealer, girl with big booty, shake and stir, again, this is NOT the book for you. Instead, this book starts where all those books stop. It deals with the harsh reality of the consequences of the street lifestyle. Where the C.O., the warden, or a sharp piece of metal doesn't care who you were on the streets. Where death is always right around the corner doesn't care how much money you stacked. Where you are identified by a reg number, your race or your religious affiliation. Where Gucci and Prada are replaced with prison issued uniforms. Where steak and lobster are replaced with the unidentifiable. Where fiction ends and reality begins. Welcome to the BELLY OF THE BEAST!

After his uncle, the last male figure in his life, is murdered, Christian Alexander takes to the streets. Killing, wheeling and dealing, he quickly becomes just a statistic - another incarcerated black man. "Belly of the Beast" chronicles his journey as an inmate, and more importantly, as a man.

Caleb Alexander's gift of writing is on full display with Golden Ink Publishing's debut, "Belly of the Beast." He tells a compelling story of survival, growth and redemption. It is refreshing, powerful and thought-provoking. Alexander crafts a tale that is as moving as it is entertaining and insightful.

Caleb Alexander has built a large base of unknowing fans as the ghostwriter behind some of street lit's biggest books. I am happy to see him writing for himself and hope that success carries over, as it should.

Be sure to also check out Eastside (Strebor on the Streetz), another powerful book by this gifted brother.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AAMBC Book Reviews, November 11, 2010

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African Americans on the Move Book Club "AAMB... (San Antonio, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belly of the Beast (Paperback)

I really enjoyed Belly of the Beast from beginning to end. The character took me on a emotional roller coaster. I was immediately drawn to the character because he was relate-able and authentic. Throughout the story the constant pitfalls and challenges made me angry, frustrated, yet at the same time cheer for a better life for the character. In terms of the writing Caleb Alexander is a master with the pen. The characters are very well developed to the point where they jump off the page. If you're looking for a fast paced, emotional roller coaster, page turner Belly of the beast is sure to please.

Minolta White
AAMBC Reviewer

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Keep the Faith!, July 23, 2010

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Khaleelah "Coast 2 Coast On Line Book Club" (New Orleans (Big Easy)) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Belly of the Beast (Paperback)

Caleb Alexander penned a great novel, he told this story with grace and truths. Caleb educates you on the politics of the BOP( Bureau of Prisons), religion and gives you deal on atonement and the awful truth about the BLACK family. For Caleb to able to put all these truths in novel form with characters is awesome.

Christian Alexander is a average dude reared in San Antonio, Tx by his grandmother. He's not illiterate was taught values and morals like most of our youth are taught , but had the desire to tamper with the streets. Low and behold one day the Belly of the Beast catches up with him, the BOP. There he learned the real game of chess , who the real players are and how to maneuver against them. BOTB gives real insight about prison dos and dont's. Christian got the education that Harvard or Yale could never give him. It was unfortuante for him going to prison at a early age but rewarding at the same, he became a MAN .BOTB is really for the open minded ,the message he is trying to convey is truly deep nothing is sugar coated. Trust me you will have no regrets with BOTB if your goal is to learn something and not be entertain. The power truly lies within each and everyone of us if you have faith.