Betrayal (Urban Renaissance) [Paperback]

Dwayne S. Joseph (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 2009 | Series: Urban Renaissance

How could she do this, after all I've done for her? This is the thought racing through Zeke's mind as he stares at the evidence of his wife's infidelity. The photos were sent to him anonymously, and Zeke doesn't quite know how to handle the devastating news-until he catches his son-in-law in a compromising position and hatches a plan. Sam has always been grateful for the opportunities given to him by his father-in-law, who saved him from a life in the streets. But how far is he willing to go now that Zeke is threatening to expose his secret? In order to hold on to everything he has, can Sam bring himself to commit murder? Betrayal is Dwayne S. Joseph's most ambitious novel to date, and is sure to have your heart racing! "Betrayal is an intense thriller of the best kind. Each page brought one pounding heartbeat after the other, and the climactic ending left me in a cold sweat. Dwayne S. Joseph has demonstrated his literary prowess and surpassed the competition with this one!" -National bestselling author La Jill Hunt "Dwayne is back with yet another page turner that is sure to be a winner. If you aren't a lifelong fan, you will be when you're done reading Betrayal." -Anna J, bestselling author of My Little Secret

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Urban Renaissance; Original edition (September 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601621906
• ISBN-13: 978-1601621900
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #653,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dwayne S. Joseph began his writing career at the age of thirteen. Commandeering his parent's computer, he sat for hours on end creating dramatic stories of fiction that earned him the "best story teller in the Joseph household" moniker. He then went on to win second place in the National Scholastic Writing Competition during his senior year in high school, for a short story he wrote, titled "Playtime" (A story that he does plan to develop into a children's tale someday soon!) The novels at thirteen and the short story in his senior year all helped to propel him on the destined path to becoming a published author at the age of 27, with the release of his first novel The Choices Men Make.

With ten drama-filled novels under his belt, including The Womanizers, Never Say Never, If Your Girl Only Knew, In Too Deep, Til' It's Gone, and short story contributions to four anthology collections, most notably, the Essence best seller, Around The Way Girls, Dwayne has consistently set out to entertain his readers with scenarios and characters that they love and love to hate.

It's all about growth for Mr. Joseph. He strives to grow and improve with each novel because he feels that's what the readers deserve. And that's just what he is determined to do as he is now taking a walk down a much different literary path with the release of his latest two novels, Home Wrecker and Betrayal--darker novels filled with more suspense, more intensity, more violence, more mystery and sex.

With half of his life spent in Brooklyn, New York, the other half spent in Harrisburg, PA, Dwayne now calls Maryland his home where he lives with his wife and three children, where they never fail to wear their New York Giants jerseys every Sunday during the football season! He is currently hard at work on his next novel for 2011!

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Price Of Deception, December 10, 2009

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Priscilla C. Johnson "bookmaniac" (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Betrayal (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

Dwayne Joseph's Betrayal tells what one man did in order to get his freedom. Ezekiel or Zeke had everything - thriving business, money, respect and a loving family. Sam, his son-in-law, envied Ezekiel. After all, Zeke took him from the streets and gave him opportunities he would have never had. It started with an anonymous envelope. Zeke did not know quite how to handle it. Then, he caught Sam in a compromising position. Sam and Zeke `s world begin to crumble.

As each domino began to fall, the intensity of the story grew. Sam was literally caught between a rock and a hard place. He did not want to lose all that he had but he also did not want to lose Zeke's respect. But how far was he willing to go?

Joseph has written a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning each page. It was easy to get caught up in the suspense of who would get who first. And just when you thought you knew the ending, the author surprised you once again. This was a fast-paced thriller that I believe would be enjoyed by all.

Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Fantastic Work of Art, October 5, 2009

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M. T. Pope (Baltimore, Md) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Betrayal (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

Cause and effect is something that we all learn Elementary classes. In Betrayal Dwayne Joseph gives us an adult version. This story of betrayal poisoned the lives of every character in this novel. I was floored page after page watching the craziness unfold before me. Mr. Joseph is surely a master with the pen and words and he etches out a story of betrayal like no other. The ending will leave you speechless and looking for more pages to read. I am now a die-hard fan, so Mr. Joseph bring on the rest of the tales buried deep in the recesses of your mind. I know we will enjoy them as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended Read, July 18, 2010

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This review is from: Betrayal (Urban Renaissance) (Paperback)

When someone betrays you, how would you handle the situation? Would you seek revenge, or would you take it even a step further? Would you make the person pay for their wrongdoings, or would you be able to forgive and forget?

Zeke is a successful entrepreneur who's life is his work. Long hours away from home causes Zeke to neglect his duties at home as a husband. Zeke gets a rude awakening when he receives an anonymous package containing photos of his wife's infidelity. Zeke is out for revenge and is determined to make his wife pay with the ultimate price. Will Zeke go too far and cause his plan to backfire, or will his plan get carried through with life-altering effects?

Sam came from a rough background. After doing several stints in prison, Sam is facing another long prison stay if he gets in any more trouble. On a whim, a robbery takes an interesting twist when the tables are turned on Sam. His life is forever changed, and he is given another opportunity to live again. Sam knows he will forever be indebted to Zeke for all that he has done for him. With the threat of secrets being revealed, Zeke offers Sam a proposition he can't refuse to turn down. With a lot to lose, Sam is given an ultimatum with little time to make a choice. Whatever decision Sam makes could lead to deadly consequences. Will Sam be able to follow through with the request that is asked of him, or will he risk losing it all?

Betrayal by Dwayne S. Joseph was a definite must read. Being neglectful and oblivious to warning signs can lead to a place no one wants to be. There was definitely a serious lesson learned from the novel: when you become too comfortable, there's always someone or something waiting to take your place. From the very beginning, I stayed on the edge of my seat with anticipation. I highly recommend Betrayal to all fiction readers, especially fans of Dwayne S. Joseph.

Reviewed by Kristin for Urban Reviews