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The Other Brother

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"The Other Brother" was my first venture into the mastermind of Brandon Massey and I LOVED it. Isaiah Battle plots revenge on his wealthy estranged father and his father's family. I followed along behind Isaiah as he reaked havoc on his father's family and pissed me off at every turn. I'm thinking, "This dude is evil incarnate," and I was steadfastly rooting for the "good guys" to win. However, by the time I made it to the end of the book (and I hated for it to end) I had to ask myself, "What just happened here?" Just when I thought I had a hold on what was going down, Massey made a liar out of me. Massey packed "The Other Brother" full of surprising twists and turns and had me sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the entire novel. I knew that when I impulsively threw the book in my purse to cart to work with me that I was irrevocably hooked. I couldn't let it loose until I had turned the last page! The ending was surprising, horrifying, tear-jerking and shocking. I will definitely be adding Massey to my list of must-read authors.

The Brown Recluse
Brown Recluse Books

Two brothers raised in totally opposite environments, add to adage, is it your environment or your genetics that makes the person you are, or is it a combination of both? Gabriel Reid was born into a world of privilege in Atlanta - the best neighborhoods, the best schools, the best restaurants and a prestigious position waiting for him upon graduation. His polar opposite is his brother Isaiah, born as the result of an affair and raised in poverty in Chicago. As a teen and adult, Isaiah did several stints in prison and was recently released after serving five years. What Isaiah wants is what he believes is rightfully his, everything that Gabriel has. Oh, but there is more and with The Other Brother, Brandon Massey delivers.

Featured as a thriller mixed with acts of paranormal, The Other Brother pits the two brothers and their father, T. J. Reid, in a race against time and forces unseen. There are many attributes to this novel and just when you believe you know the driving force, Massey throws another wrench in the mix, which leaves your mouth agape!

The characters play their roles dutifully throughout, adjusting with the events around them and back again. The acts and drama detailed and the descriptions of the surroundings are vivid. The author goes one step further by adding social commentary amidst wealth and behavior and the fact that wealth is not synonymous with the measure of a man. This is my first read by Brandon Massey and I will gladly read another by this talented author.

Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves
APOOO BookClub

None of his books have disappointed me, so there is no reason NOT to add this one to the collection. Just like all his books....this is a MUST READ!!

I discovered Brandon Massey's books by "accident" a few months ago, and I'm hooked. First I read "Dark Corner," and I just finished "The Other Brother" last night. The man is a genius in the supernational/thriller/horror genre. His books would make fabulous movies.

All I can say is get "The Other Brother", either in audio or print form. You won't be disappointed!

I always look forward to whatever Brandon writes... and once again, he pens an exceptional, well written tale...

The Other Brother is the story of an upper middle class black family, the Reid Family, who reside in Atlanta - Theo Reid, CEO and founder of the highly succesful Reid Construction Company; Gabriel Reid, his son, who is being nicely groomed to take over the company someday; daughter Nicole, who although not involved in the company, is a successful corporate lawyer in her rite; and wife Margaret, the ever loving and supporting family matriarch...

All is peachy in this family... You can tell that from the old family portrait on the wall taken so many years ago, every one with their afros, smiling... the perfect family indeed.

But everybody got a skeleton or two rattling in the closet, itching to break out... and that skeleton is the illegitimate son fathered by Theo Reid in the city of Chicago some 30 years ago, Isaiah Battle...

Isaiah is the spitting image of his father, but due to living in poverty in the hard streets of Chicago, Isaiah is a hardened thug and seasoned criminal. After Isaiah's mother dies, Isaiah vows to get revenge on his father and his family for leaving him and his mother in such a impoverished lifestyle, while going on with his own life and having the perfect family, perfect life, etc...

Soon after his 30th birthday, Isaiah is on the road in his suped up Chevelle, heading full speed to Atlanta, itching for some "get back".

Hence, the background to another one of Brandon Massey's perfectly penned stories... And as in all of his other stories, this great author does something that I absolutely LOVE: presents an amazing story with SOOO many layers. This story could be read on so many levels... It is a captivating thriller... a beautiful love story... a story of struggle... a dive into the supernatural... and a story that highlights the importance of family and familial bonds...

As usual, when I pick up a book by Massey, I'm saying "I'm just gonna read the first couple of chapters, get a feel for what's going on"... then I look up, and several hours have passed, and I am halfway through the book... Everything he writes is just that good- just draws you right in, holds tight, and won't let go...

And I love the fact that the book is set all over my hometown, the ATL!!! That's a real plus...

Go out and get it... you won't be disappointed!

Definitely a page turner... Really though.

I got this book on CD from my local library. I began listening to it in my car while driving to/from work. After 2 days I brought the rest of the CDs inside because I couldn't wait until the next day to find out what happens. The storyline is about a brother who was abandoned by his father and now, after his mother's murder, seeks revenge against his father and his family.

Brandon Massey's novel "The Other Brother" was no let down. I picked up the book and read it in no time. It's a story of a lost brother looking for revenge. Brandon takes you inside of the minds of both Gabriel and Isaiah. You see how they grew up and how they ended up where they are now. This ia a great suspensful thriller that will keep you on your toes with every turn of the page.

Thanks Brandon!

I think Brandon Massey has a lot of potential as a writer. I rate this book at 3.5 because, even though it is well written, I was not too moved by the story. There are a few spots that did not sit well with me. The paranorma experiences wasn't written where I was convinced it was real. I don't know. I can't put my finger on it.

It was okay and fast paced book. Like I said. I don't hate it, nor do I love it. I am relatively indifferent, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

i got this book after seeing it on a online book site and couldn't wait for the book to be released and when i got it i read it in 2 days this was in july and i'm still thinking about it now it was just that good this author has really turned me into a suspense/horror reader the brothers in this story had me so involved with their going on i couldnt put this down until i finished it dont pass this authors work up i'm reading another one of his books now(within the shadows). good job

Flat out, this is Brandon Massey's best work to date, and that's not hyperbole. With each book this author becomes more accomplished in his craft. This tale of feuding brothers with a touch of the supernatural shows Massey's skills in crafting plot while seamlessly blending story, emotion and theme to create something that really moves. I finished it in less than 24 hours and I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a serious reader who won't fly through this one. Another Massey book, VISCIOUS, will be available this fall directly from his website. I'll be one of the first in line for it, because, frankly, I can't wait to see what he does next. I urge you, if you haven't already, check out his work. Much like the LeBron James Nike campaign, you might be WITNESS to the rise of an icon.