The Diamond Exchange

by Pinky Dior

Throughout four centuries, families have been murdered, and blood has been shed on the grounds of Africa. Diamond grew up in Liberia, Africa. Her father provided a good lifestyle for his wife and two daughters, Diamond and Princess. When masked men come to their house, searching for diamonds, and something goes wrong, Diamond finds herself on the run. Diamond doesn’t know what she has gotten herself into. Even as the years pass, Diamond still finds herself caught up in a brutal diamond exchange.

“Diamonds may be expensive, but to a precious life they are priceless…”

Kindle Edition

First published December 13, 2011

About the author

With a passion for writing, Ricketta has been putting pen to paper since junior high school by keeping her journal filled with poems. By 9th grade, Ricketta - or Pinky Dior, as she is fondly called in the literary world - had finished her first manuscript. With the encouragement of a teacher, Pinky was inspired to pursue a career in writing. Now, at age 22, Pinky has several short stories: “Hazel Eyes”, “The Diamond Exchange”, “Valentine’s Day Massacre”, “Pink Lipstick & Pistols” short story series. She’s also featured in two anthologies, Almighty Dolla and Bitches Ain’t Loyal.

Pinky has a beautiful baby girl who she grinds hard for. When she was born, Pinky fell off track with her writing, but she got back on board and now nothing will stop her! She has eight unpublished novels and many more started on her laptop. With more work by Pinky on the way, make sure you keep an eye out for this talented author, because she’s here to stay.

Reviews

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I generally don't like short stories this was a pretty okay book. There were virtually no errors; however, I did feel that the end was very rushed. I would definitely love to read more from this author in the form of a full length story.

[Charmain · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was good, I really expected more. I did like how the story was put together from the begining.Basically it was a short story.+

[JazzyRacquel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amina ....

Beginning and end are interesting but the middle is boring!

This book could have used more characters and a little more drama to keep me enticed...

[Kiexiza · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Diamond Exchange by Pinky Dior; was a totally awesome read. It wont take you as long as it took me to read it. It truly is a quick engaging read from start to finish. Diamond, Princess, are separated after they witness their family's brutal murder. Years later Diamond has moved on, but has never given up hope that her sister is still alive. Princess however, has had to come to terms with her new life. Find out what happens when greed, love, power, money, deceit and above all else Diamonds are the motivating forces behind the smiles in the eyes around these two ladies.
All i can say is this story was not a regular read! well done!
Check it out and grab your copy

[Krystle Middlebrooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anonymous

Posted January 7, 2012
WORTH EVERY PENNY, AND EVERY SECOND I SPENT READING IT.

I STARTED READING THIS BOOK ABOUT 5 HOURS AGO AND I FINISHED AFTER STOPPING BECAUSE I COULDN'T BELIEVE THE EVENTS THAT WERE TAKING PLACE.. ALL OVER SOME DANG DIAMONDS, THIS WAS A GREAT STORY AND IT, FLOW PERFECTLY, I FELT LIKE I WAS RIGHT NEXT TO DIAMOND DURING THE WHOLE TIME I WAS READING.I REALLY HOPE THAT THERE IS A PART 2, AND I HOPE TO READ MORE FROM HER. THANKS FOR A GREAT READ PINKY.

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was ok for a short story. I expected a little more from it, it started off at a really good pace but it seemed like the end was a little rushed. Besides that. I enjoyed the story, I felt bad for Diamond and Princess that had lost so much, including each other over these diamonds. When it comes to things of value you can never trust people

[Brittney G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good! I am still waiting on the whole book so that I can give a proper review, however, from what I have read...the story is promising!! so, maybe my 4 stars will become a 5 star...because I definitely loved how she ended it.

[D Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once you get past the rape and prostitution of a child, the book was pretty good. I wish there was a disclaimer in the synopsis.