Butta' and the Tower of Bling [Paperback]

Corey A. Burkes (Author), Skyelight First Read Club (Editor), Lacy Clagg (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2007

Introducing Butta Victim of a devastating loss by the hand of the world s most powerful man, Lingo Stein of Stein Diamonds International. His network of friends in high places is so inexhaustible, it s impossible to touch him.

On the eve of Lingo s anniversary celebrating fifteen years of producing the Earth s largest diamonds, he unveils his greatest achievement: a high tech diamond vault at the apex of his new, 112-story tower, equipped with the deadliest security system designed by man.

This is the moment Butta waited for. The opportunity to avenge her family and prove, once and for all, the means to Lingo s vast wealth was stolen from her father.

Assisted by her three, trusted friends and a rogue thief, Butta leads a daring heist at the tower ... and to take Lingo s life.

Will executing Lingo Stein bring closure to her life-long suffering? Can anyone ever effectively seek revenge against a global mastermind? Or will she sacrifice the lives of her friends to settle an old score?

Editorial Reviews

Review

Butta and the Tower of Bling by Corey Burkes is a powerful urban story... This is a must read for anyone in doubt of the corruptive nature of money and power. --Black Book News

About the Author

Author, inventor, father and producer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Skyelight Literature; 1st edition (July 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979635209
• ISBN-13: 978-0979635205
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,374,030 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A prolific author and developer of Desktopepics Entertainment, Corey lives in Kennesaw, Georgia with his family.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Butta's is so Smoooooth, July 18, 2007

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Shannon Evans "My Writing Mentor" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Butta' and the Tower of Bling (Paperback)

Butta and the Tower of Bling is a fast-paced adventure into the world of urban fiction. Corey Burkes in this his debut novel has produced mainstream fiction that will make the reader sit up and take notice of the characters rich with dialogues who speak and act like people we know. The novel is a brilliant depiction of a cross-section of American Culture with which we can all identify. Shady characters, evil antagonists, gutsy protagonists, and a host of supporting characters all spring to life from the pages of Butta' and the Tower of Bling.
Burkes' unique writing style is both edgy and irreverent. His characters speak and act like everyday people you meet on the street. They remind you of the people who make up the heart and soul of any American city; some you know, some you don't know, and some you wish you had never met. As Butta' herself claims, "I speak so I can be understood." Fully fleshed out and conveying attitude, these are the kind of fictional characters that are so believable you want to keep on reading.
The story line is based on a deep seated grudge held by Butta. Hung alongside her family as a small child by a nasty white supremacist, Butta spends her entire life devoted to taking down this neo-Nazi who has become the master of a diamond making invention that her father created. Butta a genius at cat burglaring hires an entourage of equally interesting support to help her pull of her biggest heist yet, stealing back the invention her father created!
The plot has multiple layers that demonstrate a maturity of writing skills seldom seen so early in an author's career. The consistent build up to the climax keeps the reader eager to turn to the next page. The careful blend of dialogue and background is so balanced and blended that the reader becomes absorbed in the story. From the botched lynching and thieving white supremacist to the harrowing escape in the final moments of the book, the pace is never dull, the story enthralling, and the rush to the finish will have the reader up all night racing to the finish. The protagonist's father says it best, " Now I know why we call you Butta....you so smooth."

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping action and drama!!!!, June 3, 2009

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Andrea J. Spears - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Butta' and the Tower of Bling (Paperback)

I am not a big fiction reader, but . . . I loved this book! The background of Butta was thorough and informative, the suspense was gripping and the writing was excellent. The book was a gift and because I do not read fiction, it sat on the coffee table for months. I finally picked it up to read it and could not put it down!!!! The suspense left me wanting more. I finished the book in four days. Well done Mr. Corey Burkes, well done!!!! I can't wait for the next book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Butta and the Tower of Bling, August 27, 2008

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Regina Camp-Brantley "Regina" (Austell, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Butta' and the Tower of Bling (Paperback)

This is just one of those books that I didn't want to end. From the moment I opened the book, I couldn't put it down.

The author made me understand what had hardened Butta into the woman she became, yet there were passages in which her empathatic and caring nature were made obvious in her concern for her trusted circle of friends. He made me hate Lingo Stein for his bigoted injustices and greed; I cheered Butta on toward the end, and was elated for Butta when I read the ending. Yet saddened too that it was over, at least for me, for now. :(

I can't wait til December for the sequel!!!