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Tre Pound
The murder of an esteemed drug dealer has Levour "Tre Pound" King fighting for his life; not just in court, where he’s facing life without parole, but in the unforgiving streets, where his enemies prefer to give him the death penalty. Tre Pound comes from a family of well-known hustlers. He’s a hood star. Women are his playthings; even a secret affair with his homeboy’s little sister doesn't satisfy him. He’s 21 years old and believes the city belongs to the Kings. Tre Pound has swagger and the money of a businessman, he roams throughout the ghetto untouched—and in his pastime, he robs drug dealers. Not once has he used a mask. He wants his victims to know it was him. Tre Pound’s exploits affect his 15-year-old cousin, Camille King. Camille hates that Tre Pound runs off all her boyfriends and fears she'll always be alone. Will she ever find love? Will Tre Pound end up behind bars or gunned down? Or will the unthinkable happen? Cross into the perilous streets of Kansas City, Missouri, and find out ...
325 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 7, 2011
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About the author
Jordan Belcher
61 books38 followersFelony Books founder, Jordan Belcher, was born in Kansas City, Missouri. After spending 8 years in prison studying human behavior and the craft of writing, he was released in 2011 with a fervor to be a bestselling author and publisher. Nominated for the 2014 Male Author of the Year by AAMBC Bookclub, he has established himself as a talented urban fiction writer, committed to penning gripping, unforgettable novels. He has six titles to date: Blacktop Hustlaz, Tre Pound, Tre Pound 2, and the egde-of-your-seat bestselling social media trilogy, STATUS 1,2, and 3. He's currently at work on his next novel in the STATUS SERIES, titled: SELFIE (a psychological thriller), and working with other authors on their latest projects.
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July 16, 2011
Has Potential.
The alleged charge is the murder of a street celebrity. The question is, did he or didn't he? Watching him seated calmly by his lawyer's side, almost smug looking, some would say yes. But not visible to the eye is the anxiety that has taken over underneath his unruffled layers, and of course he knows the answer to that life changing question.
Levour King aka "Tre Pound" is still a free man as he awaits the verdict for his future. Being judged by the twelve Jurors is one thing, but everybody knows the streets will pass judgment with a shift deadly action...no questions asked! Tre needs to watch his back!
Camille King is Tre's impressionable fifteen year old cousin who has a love/ hate relationship with Tre whose reputation scares off boys who want to date her. There are two boys who even after being humiliated are willing to take their chances, but at what cost?
The story is pretty much centered on Tre and Camille’s lives. Tre keeping up the King family's hard core reputation while watching his back and young Camille searches for love. Both Tre and Camille are strong characters with supporting roles by Dominique, J-Dub, and weakling 'Lil Pat.
Definitely a slow start to this read. The characters are showcased as premium drug dealers or murderers but then fail to have enough action to prove this point.
We were a part of the set up for Gutter's plan and I kept looking to be in on that action, but was left out only with an explanation in a line or two. Camille wasn't even a little traumatized by what happened before her very eyes!!
Six shots...survival ok, but where was the touch and go at the hospital? Mr. Belcher could have pulled the reader in emotionally with more detail added to these scenes.
Things really heated up with the Joy/Latrice situation ...love the outcome of that, which showed me the dangerous side of Tre, I wanted more of this cold calculating side of him!
Great job with the Stacks/Marlon standoff!
Tre likes to work solo but is the most dangerous kind of killer...the one that gets all up in your head; he finds your weakness and uses it to manipulate you to do to his dirty work.
So I was back and forth with this read I really liked the character Tre (barring that stunt he pulled at the end, so not cool for a man like him.). But the story development could have been so much more if certain scenes were enhanced and brought to their full potential.
Locksie July 15th 2011
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 3.0***
The alleged charge is the murder of a street celebrity. The question is, did he or didn't he? Watching him seated calmly by his lawyer's side, almost smug looking, some would say yes. But not visible to the eye is the anxiety that has taken over underneath his unruffled layers, and of course he knows the answer to that life changing question.
Levour King aka "Tre Pound" is still a free man as he awaits the verdict for his future. Being judged by the twelve Jurors is one thing, but everybody knows the streets will pass judgment with a shift deadly action...no questions asked! Tre needs to watch his back!
Camille King is Tre's impressionable fifteen year old cousin who has a love/ hate relationship with Tre whose reputation scares off boys who want to date her. There are two boys who even after being humiliated are willing to take their chances, but at what cost?
The story is pretty much centered on Tre and Camille’s lives. Tre keeping up the King family's hard core reputation while watching his back and young Camille searches for love. Both Tre and Camille are strong characters with supporting roles by Dominique, J-Dub, and weakling 'Lil Pat.
Definitely a slow start to this read. The characters are showcased as premium drug dealers or murderers but then fail to have enough action to prove this point.
We were a part of the set up for Gutter's plan and I kept looking to be in on that action, but was left out only with an explanation in a line or two. Camille wasn't even a little traumatized by what happened before her very eyes!!
Six shots...survival ok, but where was the touch and go at the hospital? Mr. Belcher could have pulled the reader in emotionally with more detail added to these scenes.
Things really heated up with the Joy/Latrice situation ...love the outcome of that, which showed me the dangerous side of Tre, I wanted more of this cold calculating side of him!
Great job with the Stacks/Marlon standoff!
Tre likes to work solo but is the most dangerous kind of killer...the one that gets all up in your head; he finds your weakness and uses it to manipulate you to do to his dirty work.
So I was back and forth with this read I really liked the character Tre (barring that stunt he pulled at the end, so not cool for a man like him.). But the story development could have been so much more if certain scenes were enhanced and brought to their full potential.
Locksie July 15th 2011
ARC Book Club Inc.
Star Rating 3.0***
May 5, 2015
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This book was so stupid. Normally I'll give a book a chance, but it was just horrible. I wasted my time reading this book and now I'm pissed.
This book was so stupid. Normally I'll give a book a chance, but it was just horrible. I wasted my time reading this book and now I'm pissed.
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February 19, 2018Only 2 stars
I only chose 2 stars because though this book had a good storyline, I dissident quite like the way it read. Camille had a weird attitude. And some of the wording made no sense to me.
I only chose 2 stars because though this book had a good storyline, I dissident quite like the way it read. Camille had a weird attitude. And some of the wording made no sense to me.
July 12, 2018
Tre Pound
I thought the ending was wrong. Cousins having sex with each other’s sounds like some real Deep down South country stuff.
I thought the ending was wrong. Cousins having sex with each other’s sounds like some real Deep down South country stuff.
November 13, 2024
Waiting!!!
This was a really good book. I couldn't let it go. But boy it's some things in it I no yet to come that's going to shock me. I can't wait. I'm on to the 2nd part.
This was a really good book. I couldn't let it go. But boy it's some things in it I no yet to come that's going to shock me. I can't wait. I'm on to the 2nd part.
September 11, 2011
Thin Ice
Levour ‘Tre Pound’ King, a local thug, is on trial for the murder of a well-known drug dealer. While he awaits the verdict, he continues to wreak havoc on those he comes in contact with. Camille, Tre’s 15-year-old cousin, hates the fact that it’s hard keeping a boyfriend once they learn Tre is family. Is Tre guilty or not guilty of murder? Will Tre make it out alive on the mean streets of Kansas City, Missouri, or will he spend the rest of his life behind bars?
After reading the synopsis, I was very excited to read this selection. The book started off with a bang, but there were some parts of this book where my attention waned for a bit. I had questions about Tre and Camille’s relationship. I know they were cousins but it seemed to be an underlying story between those two.
Overall, Jordan Belcher’s “Tre Pound” was an ok read for me, but I definitely wouldn’t mind reading another selection from this author.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
Levour ‘Tre Pound’ King, a local thug, is on trial for the murder of a well-known drug dealer. While he awaits the verdict, he continues to wreak havoc on those he comes in contact with. Camille, Tre’s 15-year-old cousin, hates the fact that it’s hard keeping a boyfriend once they learn Tre is family. Is Tre guilty or not guilty of murder? Will Tre make it out alive on the mean streets of Kansas City, Missouri, or will he spend the rest of his life behind bars?
After reading the synopsis, I was very excited to read this selection. The book started off with a bang, but there were some parts of this book where my attention waned for a bit. I had questions about Tre and Camille’s relationship. I know they were cousins but it seemed to be an underlying story between those two.
Overall, Jordan Belcher’s “Tre Pound” was an ok read for me, but I definitely wouldn’t mind reading another selection from this author.
Reviewed by: Orsayor
May 1, 2012
So I finally got to this book after hearing such good things about it. Took me about a day and a half to finish but overall I thought it was good. At times it would slow down but it would pick right back up. I really didn't care for the ending but in my own opinion...it's a great book. I'll give it a 4.9 rating.
February 8, 2013
This was my first time reading this author and it was surprisingly good. I bought part 2 and the action picks right up from the first book. Very good book set in Kansas City about love, murder, betrayal and drugs.
February 3, 2016
This was a great read! It had me at the beginning of the book. I did get a little confused at first because there were a lot of characters and it took me a minute to remember who was who, but overall great book and I cannot wait to read part two.
October 28, 2014
so I loved this book at first until the ending!!!! yuckkkkk
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May 8, 2015
Not a good read
This book was horrible it was to unrealistic. There was just was to much perversion and incest for me. I would not recommend this book or any of the other parts..
This book was horrible it was to unrealistic. There was just was to much perversion and incest for me. I would not recommend this book or any of the other parts..
August 30, 2011
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September 13, 2014Overall The Book Were Good Didn't Like The Ending
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