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The Genesis
In this compelling suspenseful urban thriller, we meet King "KD" Diamond, a five year old orphan from West Africa, who loses his family tragically to a house fire. His maternal grandmother's desperate cry for help for the poor boy results in his distant uncle, Black, migrating a young KD to the United States for a better life.
KD goes on to endure the struggles of growing up and adjusting to the conditions of his new home, ultimately stumbling down the wrong path during his early adult ages. KD's struggles continue as he finds himself becoming a product of the crime-infested neighborhood he grew up in. Developing an unbreakable bond with Juan "Dolla" Sanchez and Roberto "Poundz" Sanchez, friends from his childhood neighborhood, KD embarks on a quest to achieve success in the drug game at all costs. With unshaken loyalty, love, and trust among them, and a strong backing, the young men take the streets of New York by storm.
Living on the wrong side of the law ultimately lands KD in a situation so harsh that, to protect him, his uncle is forced to send him back to Africa. The Genesis is the beginning of the tale of an inseparable group of young and reckless men, and their journey through the treacherous terrain, better known as the streets.
KD goes on to endure the struggles of growing up and adjusting to the conditions of his new home, ultimately stumbling down the wrong path during his early adult ages. KD's struggles continue as he finds himself becoming a product of the crime-infested neighborhood he grew up in. Developing an unbreakable bond with Juan "Dolla" Sanchez and Roberto "Poundz" Sanchez, friends from his childhood neighborhood, KD embarks on a quest to achieve success in the drug game at all costs. With unshaken loyalty, love, and trust among them, and a strong backing, the young men take the streets of New York by storm.
Living on the wrong side of the law ultimately lands KD in a situation so harsh that, to protect him, his uncle is forced to send him back to Africa. The Genesis is the beginning of the tale of an inseparable group of young and reckless men, and their journey through the treacherous terrain, better known as the streets.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2015
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About the author
Peprah Boasiako
4 books15 followersPeprah Boasiako is the author of the titles, THE HITMAN: A Short Story, THE SEXTAPE: A Dedication to the Ladies, and the soon to be released urban novel, The Genesis (Back 2 My Rootz series). A veteran of the United States Army, Peprah was born and raised in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, in Western Africa. He migrated to the United States with his family at age 16. After spending five years in the military, during which he traveled across the United States and the world, Peprah has finally settled down to pursue his dream as a writer and further his education. Peprah is a lucky father to a lovely son, and a current student of Computer Engineering Technology at DeVry University in New York City. While he's not in school, studying or playing daddy, Peprah utilizes his free time writing fiction and learning the craft of acting. Peprah likes to think he is capable of venturing out to restricted territories in his writing. He is also a sports freak and a big dreamer. A few of his favorites are soccer, the New York Giants and the NBA player, Kevin Durant. While Peprah aspires to be a great writer one day, his current focus is on reaching and entertaining readers around the world with his words. Peprah is currently working on a number of projects, including: The Stepchild, Back 2 my Rootz (trilogy), Rebirth, Ultimate Heist and Feel My Pain.
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June 17, 2015
I really enjoyed this book and am excited for part two. I'm a fan of Peprah an look forward to all of his books.
June 15, 2015
The GENESIS by Peprah Boasiako is a breath of fresh air. Now you ask why? Well the reason is because this author made the story their own. It's as the author "Marches To A Beat Of TheirOwn Drum" but may as seem this way but when you read the story you can tell he is doing just the opposite. He is in a sense giving the readers just what they want, a strong story that pulls the reader in while surprising them the whole way because nothing is as expected.
That's GENESIS, It's not another washed up, did that, done that, re-hash another cliche topic. By the blurb you'll see on the jacket or back of book, or you see on a site for purchase, it automatically gets your attention, maybe you are a fan of the topic/genre/ or maybe not, that's the best part. GENESIS IS A BOOK THAT WILL GRAB THE ATTENTION OF ALL READERS NO MATTER WHAT GENRE THEY ARE A FAN OF. Yes, there will be those who may not like it, but thats common, even if they like the genre they may not like it. The important part is that this reaches across to a wide range of readers which is not common.
Want to know completely why what I think GENESIS? It is a good book, rich with detail. Want to know more, let me tell you. When I got a request for genesis, the blurb got my attention, I thought, my first initial thought was "this book sounds intriguing, it sounds like this book has potential and I hope the book lives up to the blurb/description" , what surprised me is that it did. The books characters are well thought out and described in great detail. In a level the way the author describes his characters you feel you are getting to know them,,in a way relate to what their feeling and going through. Even though you know there not real, the characters he describes seem like they are. Then attention to detail in the scenery also helped to bring this book to life.
The struggles that Black faces to keep his nephew KD safe after he lost his family in Africa, Black makes a life changing decision tot move to the U.S. away from the crime and the tragedy that reminds him of the murder of his young KDs family. Even though this move was to be a fresh start, a life away from crime; that Black wanted for his nephew he ends up on the streets anyway forging a un-breakable bond between friends. KD thought he could take the streets of NY, which is where they moved to but he don't understand the streets of NY. Being youthful and strong willed is not enough to make it on the streets even though his Uncle wished for a better life than this.
With power comes those that you may have wronged on your way up, because of the way up you may have been presented with a task, with a offer how could you refuse? Now Nine wants revenge,manat reason you will have to read for.
This story takes you on a interesting journey through gang life, street life, all through KDs eyes as a adult. You see why he made the decision he did. Why he chose a life of crimes and gang violence.
You see a story of Black, not only did his nephew lose his own family, he lost his as well. He lost his children, he lost his wife and home. You can see why he wanted to leave Africa and take his nephew as well away from that life.
In the story Genesis you get to see the way it's written a unique view as if your s through the characters eyes. You see the way street life is and being part of a gang, why they believe each of their actions is justified. You see bonds grow, as their considered to blood, family, a brotherhood forms, they feel closer to each other than they do to their family.
Take a dive into a life of crime, loss, sacrifice, see as bonds forms. This book is uniquely written. It's an story that you can see the possibilities, a realistic feel, a story that crosses genre boundaries. Many I can see reading this book, it's written with great detail and keeps your interest and makes you not to read more. A Book. you don't want to put down until your finished.
That's GENESIS, It's not another washed up, did that, done that, re-hash another cliche topic. By the blurb you'll see on the jacket or back of book, or you see on a site for purchase, it automatically gets your attention, maybe you are a fan of the topic/genre/ or maybe not, that's the best part. GENESIS IS A BOOK THAT WILL GRAB THE ATTENTION OF ALL READERS NO MATTER WHAT GENRE THEY ARE A FAN OF. Yes, there will be those who may not like it, but thats common, even if they like the genre they may not like it. The important part is that this reaches across to a wide range of readers which is not common.
Want to know completely why what I think GENESIS? It is a good book, rich with detail. Want to know more, let me tell you. When I got a request for genesis, the blurb got my attention, I thought, my first initial thought was "this book sounds intriguing, it sounds like this book has potential and I hope the book lives up to the blurb/description" , what surprised me is that it did. The books characters are well thought out and described in great detail. In a level the way the author describes his characters you feel you are getting to know them,,in a way relate to what their feeling and going through. Even though you know there not real, the characters he describes seem like they are. Then attention to detail in the scenery also helped to bring this book to life.
The struggles that Black faces to keep his nephew KD safe after he lost his family in Africa, Black makes a life changing decision tot move to the U.S. away from the crime and the tragedy that reminds him of the murder of his young KDs family. Even though this move was to be a fresh start, a life away from crime; that Black wanted for his nephew he ends up on the streets anyway forging a un-breakable bond between friends. KD thought he could take the streets of NY, which is where they moved to but he don't understand the streets of NY. Being youthful and strong willed is not enough to make it on the streets even though his Uncle wished for a better life than this.
With power comes those that you may have wronged on your way up, because of the way up you may have been presented with a task, with a offer how could you refuse? Now Nine wants revenge,manat reason you will have to read for.
This story takes you on a interesting journey through gang life, street life, all through KDs eyes as a adult. You see why he made the decision he did. Why he chose a life of crimes and gang violence.
You see a story of Black, not only did his nephew lose his own family, he lost his as well. He lost his children, he lost his wife and home. You can see why he wanted to leave Africa and take his nephew as well away from that life.
In the story Genesis you get to see the way it's written a unique view as if your s through the characters eyes. You see the way street life is and being part of a gang, why they believe each of their actions is justified. You see bonds grow, as their considered to blood, family, a brotherhood forms, they feel closer to each other than they do to their family.
Take a dive into a life of crime, loss, sacrifice, see as bonds forms. This book is uniquely written. It's an story that you can see the possibilities, a realistic feel, a story that crosses genre boundaries. Many I can see reading this book, it's written with great detail and keeps your interest and makes you not to read more. A Book. you don't want to put down until your finished.
June 12, 2015
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
This is a different genre for me and I wasn't sure what exactly to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Mr. Boasiako's The Genesis is well written and speaks on the struggles of living/dealing in the streets.
The main characters KD and Nine both had reason's for making the choices they made. I couldn't really pick one side over the other. KD, wanting to move up in the street was presented with an offer he couldn't refuse and he took it. Little did he know that in doing so, he would trigger Nine to seek out revenge.
There are so many young men out there just as passionate as Nine. He seeks justice on those who have taken those he has loved from him, everything else be dam*ed. Revenge pushes him and you can't help but understand where he is coming from.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
This is a different genre for me and I wasn't sure what exactly to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. Mr. Boasiako's The Genesis is well written and speaks on the struggles of living/dealing in the streets.
The main characters KD and Nine both had reason's for making the choices they made. I couldn't really pick one side over the other. KD, wanting to move up in the street was presented with an offer he couldn't refuse and he took it. Little did he know that in doing so, he would trigger Nine to seek out revenge.
There are so many young men out there just as passionate as Nine. He seeks justice on those who have taken those he has loved from him, everything else be dam*ed. Revenge pushes him and you can't help but understand where he is coming from.
I really enjoyed reading this book and I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
July 14, 2015
I was given this free for my honest review. This is not my usual sort of book but I was intrigued by the description and found it really good.
KD is from Africa and was taken to America by his uncle at the age of six under tragic circumstances for a better life. His uncle Black lost his wife and son and wants to fulfil his dream through his nephew. This is a story of gangs, drugs and how they survived, it takes you through KD's eyes his life to adulthood which is one you grow to understand them and admire their strengths and the bonds of brotherhood beyond family. Areally interesting insight and I found it easy to keep up with all the characters.
KD is from Africa and was taken to America by his uncle at the age of six under tragic circumstances for a better life. His uncle Black lost his wife and son and wants to fulfil his dream through his nephew. This is a story of gangs, drugs and how they survived, it takes you through KD's eyes his life to adulthood which is one you grow to understand them and admire their strengths and the bonds of brotherhood beyond family. Areally interesting insight and I found it easy to keep up with all the characters.
June 15, 2015
This is the first time I have read anything from this author and it wont be the last.
We meet KD who is a 6 year old boy and is taken from his home in Africa to start a new life in the US by his uncle who has lost his wife and son.
This book is about drugs/gangs and how KD survives through all of this and how he copes with it all.
I don't want to say to much as I will give it away but this book is definitely on a must read.
We meet KD who is a 6 year old boy and is taken from his home in Africa to start a new life in the US by his uncle who has lost his wife and son.
This book is about drugs/gangs and how KD survives through all of this and how he copes with it all.
I don't want to say to much as I will give it away but this book is definitely on a must read.
October 10, 2019
Author: Peprah Boasiako
Title: Back To My Rootz - The Genesis
Genre: Urban, Urban Life, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy, Suspense, Crime
Synopsis: When tragedy strikes King "KD" Diamonds family in Africa at a young age, Black, his uncle decides to migrate him to the US in hopes to get him a better life. Having lost a son of his own, Black looks to fulfil his dreams through his nephew. KD has a plan of his own however, to live a life of crime. Forging an unbreakable bond with brothers, Juan "Dolla" Sanchez and Roberto "Poundz" Sanchez, from his neighbourhood earlier on, the three embark upon a quest with one goal in mind - achieve success in the drug game at all costs. With unshaken loyalty, love and trust among them, and a strong backing, the young men take the streets of New York by storm. The plot thickens when a bloody street war forces KD to retreat to Africa in hiding. The Genesis is the beginning of the tale of an inseparable group of young and reckless men and their journey through the treacherous terrain better known as the streets.
Review: This literally is amazing and I cannot wait to have the other two books so I can finish the story and have the full trilogy in my collection. I was lost in this book from the minute I opened it up and started reading. There is so much going on in this book and that makes the storyline so interesting. I will definitely be investing in the rest of the trilogy and even the rest of his books. Towards the end of the book, the storyline got deep and interesting. This book ends on a major cliff hanger. I really wish that I had the rest of the trilogy so that I could continue to read the story. Honestly, I nearly cried at the cliff hanger as I was not ready or prepared for the book to end. I would recommend this book to any reader as it is pure perfection and I felt like I was a part of the book and not just reading it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Title: Back To My Rootz - The Genesis
Genre: Urban, Urban Life, Mystery, Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy, Suspense, Crime
Synopsis: When tragedy strikes King "KD" Diamonds family in Africa at a young age, Black, his uncle decides to migrate him to the US in hopes to get him a better life. Having lost a son of his own, Black looks to fulfil his dreams through his nephew. KD has a plan of his own however, to live a life of crime. Forging an unbreakable bond with brothers, Juan "Dolla" Sanchez and Roberto "Poundz" Sanchez, from his neighbourhood earlier on, the three embark upon a quest with one goal in mind - achieve success in the drug game at all costs. With unshaken loyalty, love and trust among them, and a strong backing, the young men take the streets of New York by storm. The plot thickens when a bloody street war forces KD to retreat to Africa in hiding. The Genesis is the beginning of the tale of an inseparable group of young and reckless men and their journey through the treacherous terrain better known as the streets.
Review: This literally is amazing and I cannot wait to have the other two books so I can finish the story and have the full trilogy in my collection. I was lost in this book from the minute I opened it up and started reading. There is so much going on in this book and that makes the storyline so interesting. I will definitely be investing in the rest of the trilogy and even the rest of his books. Towards the end of the book, the storyline got deep and interesting. This book ends on a major cliff hanger. I really wish that I had the rest of the trilogy so that I could continue to read the story. Honestly, I nearly cried at the cliff hanger as I was not ready or prepared for the book to end. I would recommend this book to any reader as it is pure perfection and I felt like I was a part of the book and not just reading it.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
June 19, 2015
My Goodness
This book is the truth. If you don't read anything else, make sure you read this fiyah starter. I couldn't decide which character that I liked the best. Sad to say, all of them were off the map. I loved KD, but I also loved Dre. All four of these young men were too young to be out in the streets the way they were. But, that's the streets of New York. Peprah you did your thing on this book. I'm thankful that I got introduced to your writings.
This book is the truth. If you don't read anything else, make sure you read this fiyah starter. I couldn't decide which character that I liked the best. Sad to say, all of them were off the map. I loved KD, but I also loved Dre. All four of these young men were too young to be out in the streets the way they were. But, that's the streets of New York. Peprah you did your thing on this book. I'm thankful that I got introduced to your writings.
December 17, 2015
I received this book through the advanced reader program.
I felt so bad for KD as a young boy losing his family and then traveling to a different country in hopes of a better life.
This is not the kind of book I usually seek out to read, that being said it has opened up a new sort of literature I would like to read more of.The book is very well written, with great characters. I am really looking forward to reading book 2 of the series.
I felt so bad for KD as a young boy losing his family and then traveling to a different country in hopes of a better life.
This is not the kind of book I usually seek out to read, that being said it has opened up a new sort of literature I would like to read more of.The book is very well written, with great characters. I am really looking forward to reading book 2 of the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2015
I received a copy of this book for free through Goodreads First Reads
I think this book is an accurate portrayal of life on the streets in New York. From that aspect it is very good. However it was not to my personal taste. But taking out my personal preferences it was very well written and told for the premise of the book.
I think this book is an accurate portrayal of life on the streets in New York. From that aspect it is very good. However it was not to my personal taste. But taking out my personal preferences it was very well written and told for the premise of the book.
September 22, 2015
THE GENESIS
BACK2 MYROOTZ
Thoroughly enjoyed this well written book of the struggles , of four boys who were much too young to be living and dealing on the streets. I am most anxious for the next book.
I received this book through GOODREADS First Reads Giveaway.
BACK2 MYROOTZ
Thoroughly enjoyed this well written book of the struggles , of four boys who were much too young to be living and dealing on the streets. I am most anxious for the next book.
I received this book through GOODREADS First Reads Giveaway.
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September 21, 2015I won this book via Goodreads First Reads Giveaway. I received an autographed paperback copy.
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July 4, 2017
Just not for me
This book's synopsis sounded good to me and I was expecting some real feelings and emotions to be presented, especially from KD's perspective. However, this book offered nothing of the kind. Instead, all I received was slang talk and smoking weed once every page. The characters were flat and the plot was pretty uninteresting for me.
I will not be continuing with this series and I sped through this book only so that I could move onto something much better.
This book's synopsis sounded good to me and I was expecting some real feelings and emotions to be presented, especially from KD's perspective. However, this book offered nothing of the kind. Instead, all I received was slang talk and smoking weed once every page. The characters were flat and the plot was pretty uninteresting for me.
I will not be continuing with this series and I sped through this book only so that I could move onto something much better.
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