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Raised as a Goon 2: Bout Dat Life
TAURUS thought he had witnessed every kind of cold blooded treachery imaginable until he walked in on his brother and his woman having sex on his living room floor.
The emotions that raged inside of him were volcanic, and he wanted to kill. Family over everything was supposed to be the code, but what happens when it’s put to a serious test?
Reeling from the double betrayal, Taurus does what a real man must do. But those who betrayed him aren’t standing on solid principles and his own flesh and blood forces Taurus to make a deadly choice that brings death and destruction into the family’s circle.
Complete hell breaks out, and all vows of love are forgotten, but Taurus is intent on holding his family together.
In the midst of immeasurable turmoil, Taurus is forced to master the underworld so his family can bounce back and become the dynasty his father envisioned. Little does he know. his older brother, JUICE, is doing all that he can from behind bars to have him killed.
Step into a world where money is thicker than loyalty, and anything goes. RAISED AS A GOON 2 will cause you nightmares!
The emotions that raged inside of him were volcanic, and he wanted to kill. Family over everything was supposed to be the code, but what happens when it’s put to a serious test?
Reeling from the double betrayal, Taurus does what a real man must do. But those who betrayed him aren’t standing on solid principles and his own flesh and blood forces Taurus to make a deadly choice that brings death and destruction into the family’s circle.
Complete hell breaks out, and all vows of love are forgotten, but Taurus is intent on holding his family together.
In the midst of immeasurable turmoil, Taurus is forced to master the underworld so his family can bounce back and become the dynasty his father envisioned. Little does he know. his older brother, JUICE, is doing all that he can from behind bars to have him killed.
Step into a world where money is thicker than loyalty, and anything goes. RAISED AS A GOON 2 will cause you nightmares!
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Published September 20, 2017
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December 11, 2017
Interesting
Raised as a Goon 2: Bout Dat Life by Ghost is based true story about Ghost’s life. He brings the raw streets, hate, jealous and greed in this books. The storyline is on point.
The characters are crazy, sickening, hate, jealousy and greed. Taurus is my favorite character because he has a half heart but he’s not a cold blooded heart than his brothers. Juice is a something else. He’s definitely turn me off. Gotto is a weak dude. Their mom is a sickening and miserable. Shakia is a miserable and dramatic. I felt bad for Princess and little boy.
I can’t wait to read part 3 of this book. I’ll definitely continue to support and read more books from this author.
Good Read:
Sandra
Raised as a Goon 2: Bout Dat Life by Ghost is based true story about Ghost’s life. He brings the raw streets, hate, jealous and greed in this books. The storyline is on point.
The characters are crazy, sickening, hate, jealousy and greed. Taurus is my favorite character because he has a half heart but he’s not a cold blooded heart than his brothers. Juice is a something else. He’s definitely turn me off. Gotto is a weak dude. Their mom is a sickening and miserable. Shakia is a miserable and dramatic. I felt bad for Princess and little boy.
I can’t wait to read part 3 of this book. I’ll definitely continue to support and read more books from this author.
Good Read:
Sandra
September 26, 2017
Very Interesting
I read this book a couple day's ago and was debating with myself on how to review this because I was disgusted by certain act's that were in this story but didn't want my review to come off as malicious. However I must admit the Author did better with this second part when it came to character development and also the passion is felt more. Gotto allowed Juice to get in his head and try to do the unthinkable. Juice is damn near worst than his father. He is heartless, selfish, callous and I believe he is also somewhat jealous of Taurus. Taurus and his mother's relationship is abnormal. She is too dependent upon her son to the point it is sickening. Taurus seem to be the only one out of the three boy's who has half a heart and not all cold hearted unless he has to be.
I read this book a couple day's ago and was debating with myself on how to review this because I was disgusted by certain act's that were in this story but didn't want my review to come off as malicious. However I must admit the Author did better with this second part when it came to character development and also the passion is felt more. Gotto allowed Juice to get in his head and try to do the unthinkable. Juice is damn near worst than his father. He is heartless, selfish, callous and I believe he is also somewhat jealous of Taurus. Taurus and his mother's relationship is abnormal. She is too dependent upon her son to the point it is sickening. Taurus seem to be the only one out of the three boy's who has half a heart and not all cold hearted unless he has to be.
September 24, 2017
He did it again!
So I knocked this out in a few hours which means I was hooked from the beginning. True to his delivery in part 1, this author gives us a raw depiction of betrayal amongst brothers while the main character, Taurus, fights to be the last one standing. Get ready to see how deep his love goes to protect the ones he loves even in the most unorthodox way. Do not sleep on this series which proves to get more intense and exciting with each installment.
So I knocked this out in a few hours which means I was hooked from the beginning. True to his delivery in part 1, this author gives us a raw depiction of betrayal amongst brothers while the main character, Taurus, fights to be the last one standing. Get ready to see how deep his love goes to protect the ones he loves even in the most unorthodox way. Do not sleep on this series which proves to get more intense and exciting with each installment.
August 18, 2018
Wow is All That's Needed
The book was so good, but there were things in the book that made my stomach churn. Taurus had more than a few women that either loved him, or were in love with him, but he felt the need to have sexual relations with his mother! I just couldn't comprehend the thought of sleeping with a family member, let alone, a parent.... it's just quiet sickening. Also, family members knew what happened between Taurus and his mother, and they didn't see anything wrong with it, that's completely unacceptable.
Taurus wasn't a bad person, but he felt the need to make everyone happy, which isn't possible. Taurus was weak in my eyes, and I needed him to boss up, but if he keeps Tywain's cousin around, I definitely see that happening. I felt that Princess was the best woman for him. Princess was loyal, gangsta, loving, and faithful to Taurus. When it came to handling her business, or putting a bullet in someone, she didn't bat an eye.
Juice was my least favorite character, besides the father. They both were so much alike, when it came to how they treated women. Also, to kill your own family, over minor petty things, were completely uncalled for. I'm surprised Taurus didn't come out worse than he did, especially when he came from the loins of a deranged psychopath. I can't wait to see the demise of those two, because they are just wasting space, and I'm so over it.
Tywain definitely had leader qualities in him, and I respected that. When it came to his family, hustling, or Taurus, he play any games. He was as real as they came, even though he didn't always agree with Taurus's decisions, he was down for the cause, and I respected that to the fullest.
The book was so good, but there were things in the book that made my stomach churn. Taurus had more than a few women that either loved him, or were in love with him, but he felt the need to have sexual relations with his mother! I just couldn't comprehend the thought of sleeping with a family member, let alone, a parent.... it's just quiet sickening. Also, family members knew what happened between Taurus and his mother, and they didn't see anything wrong with it, that's completely unacceptable.
Taurus wasn't a bad person, but he felt the need to make everyone happy, which isn't possible. Taurus was weak in my eyes, and I needed him to boss up, but if he keeps Tywain's cousin around, I definitely see that happening. I felt that Princess was the best woman for him. Princess was loyal, gangsta, loving, and faithful to Taurus. When it came to handling her business, or putting a bullet in someone, she didn't bat an eye.
Juice was my least favorite character, besides the father. They both were so much alike, when it came to how they treated women. Also, to kill your own family, over minor petty things, were completely uncalled for. I'm surprised Taurus didn't come out worse than he did, especially when he came from the loins of a deranged psychopath. I can't wait to see the demise of those two, because they are just wasting space, and I'm so over it.
Tywain definitely had leader qualities in him, and I respected that. When it came to his family, hustling, or Taurus, he play any games. He was as real as they came, even though he didn't always agree with Taurus's decisions, he was down for the cause, and I respected that to the fullest.
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January 30, 2024TRYING TO SUPPORT LOCKDOWN PUBLISHING AUTHORS, I BOUGHT THE ENTIRE SERIES ALTOGETHER NOT KNOWING PRIOR TO THE FACT THAT THERE WAS INCESTUOUS BEHAVIORS OCCURRING BETWEEN THE MAIN CHARACTER TAURUS, HIS MAMA, SISTER & POSSIBLY HIS OWN COUSIN.
I TRIED DESPERATELY TO GET PASSED BY BYPASSING CERTAIN PARTS THAT INVOLVED TAURUS HIS MOMMA & SISTER SCENES TO GET TO THE POINT OF THE BOOK & SERIES BUT IT JUST BECAME TOO DIFFICULT DUE TO MY FEELING SICKENED BY TAURUS & HIS MOMMA'S DISGUSTING RELATIONSHIP.
I CAME AWAY WITH THE GIST OF THE STORY BEING TAURUS HAS TO WATCH HIS BACK FROMHIS BROTHER JUICE ......& EVEN THE FRIEND HE THOUGHT HE COULD TRUST (WHO IF I READ IT CORRECTLY WAS ALSO SCREWING HIS OWN MOMMA TOO!).
I THINK TAURUS'S MAMA IS PLANNING SOMETHING THAT HE'S TOO BLINDED TO SEE AT THE MOMENT.
I TRIED DESPERATELY TO GET PASSED BY BYPASSING CERTAIN PARTS THAT INVOLVED TAURUS HIS MOMMA & SISTER SCENES TO GET TO THE POINT OF THE BOOK & SERIES BUT IT JUST BECAME TOO DIFFICULT DUE TO MY FEELING SICKENED BY TAURUS & HIS MOMMA'S DISGUSTING RELATIONSHIP.
I CAME AWAY WITH THE GIST OF THE STORY BEING TAURUS HAS TO WATCH HIS BACK FROMHIS BROTHER JUICE ......& EVEN THE FRIEND HE THOUGHT HE COULD TRUST (WHO IF I READ IT CORRECTLY WAS ALSO SCREWING HIS OWN MOMMA TOO!).
I THINK TAURUS'S MAMA IS PLANNING SOMETHING THAT HE'S TOO BLINDED TO SEE AT THE MOMENT.
September 27, 2017
WHAT WHAT
Well very interesting read first of all it was very entertaining direct and got the point across as much as I love this kared that I can get that was some of the things he do it he is straight up Holyoke Yahoo he hidden momma Louis Betta hit sister nickz to see she keep trying to dance with them too but I know one thing pops and brother got to get it this thing that went way out of hand and leaves a doggy dog world I can't wait to see what happens next but I'm gonna tell you something momma need to put some ice in her panties because I still can't believe that shit there any who it was one great dream and I'm banking on port three below put in for momma down so we can take and I know this is a true story really bro really
Well very interesting read first of all it was very entertaining direct and got the point across as much as I love this kared that I can get that was some of the things he do it he is straight up Holyoke Yahoo he hidden momma Louis Betta hit sister nickz to see she keep trying to dance with them too but I know one thing pops and brother got to get it this thing that went way out of hand and leaves a doggy dog world I can't wait to see what happens next but I'm gonna tell you something momma need to put some ice in her panties because I still can't believe that shit there any who it was one great dream and I'm banking on port three below put in for momma down so we can take and I know this is a true story really bro really
June 15, 2018
Damn!!!!!!
This is one of the craziest reads I have read in a long time. What a hell of a situation Taurus was put in. Unbelievable! When i say what a messed, confused and just leaves you speechless at the shid that goes on. From the many and crazy father, Goddy, Juice ,Taurus and their baby sis. I am soo glad the sister got out of the hell home. This series will dedi tely keep u on the edge of your seat and the ending will take u to another place. I'm glad Taiwan made it and Taurus keep laying that pipe all over. I hope part is our because I can't put this down!!! Grab a drink because u r definetly going on a ride that will have you tearing through your emotions! Ghost you did that!!!!
This is one of the craziest reads I have read in a long time. What a hell of a situation Taurus was put in. Unbelievable! When i say what a messed, confused and just leaves you speechless at the shid that goes on. From the many and crazy father, Goddy, Juice ,Taurus and their baby sis. I am soo glad the sister got out of the hell home. This series will dedi tely keep u on the edge of your seat and the ending will take u to another place. I'm glad Taiwan made it and Taurus keep laying that pipe all over. I hope part is our because I can't put this down!!! Grab a drink because u r definetly going on a ride that will have you tearing through your emotions! Ghost you did that!!!!
October 6, 2017
WOW!!
I love when a writer brings you right back to the action in the next installment of a series.This one here hits the ground running and doesn't let up on the gas.Taurus is being pulled in all directions and nowhere to land.I just love this character because he wants to do the right thing and help those that he loves,but he hasn't gained the strength to tell everyone that he needs space and time.I am still cringing because of the abuse he is suffering from those who are suppose to love him.I love that he has a real brother and friend in Tywain.This is storytelling done with an adrenalin rush.You are going to want to see the outcome of this family!
I love when a writer brings you right back to the action in the next installment of a series.This one here hits the ground running and doesn't let up on the gas.Taurus is being pulled in all directions and nowhere to land.I just love this character because he wants to do the right thing and help those that he loves,but he hasn't gained the strength to tell everyone that he needs space and time.I am still cringing because of the abuse he is suffering from those who are suppose to love him.I love that he has a real brother and friend in Tywain.This is storytelling done with an adrenalin rush.You are going to want to see the outcome of this family!
December 31, 2017
Wow, I’m floored.....
First and foremost your opening words to your mother touched me deeply! I don’t know you personally, but I enjoyed your writing style; it’s raw and gritty. Everyone is not going to enjoy your work but you were blessed with this platform to express your creativity and don’t allow negativity to change what you want to express, but used the negativity to inspire and motivate you more. A author is supposed to draw their audience in from the first page and I believe you have done that. I’m a fan of raw, gritty, out of box thinking and passion for the arts! Keep up the work!
First and foremost your opening words to your mother touched me deeply! I don’t know you personally, but I enjoyed your writing style; it’s raw and gritty. Everyone is not going to enjoy your work but you were blessed with this platform to express your creativity and don’t allow negativity to change what you want to express, but used the negativity to inspire and motivate you more. A author is supposed to draw their audience in from the first page and I believe you have done that. I’m a fan of raw, gritty, out of box thinking and passion for the arts! Keep up the work!
November 6, 2017
Kudos to Ghost for a great series!!!!
This series has everything in it! The incest did something to me but it happens. I really believe the father damaged the mother and kids so much that the mother actually fell in love with her son. The death of his son had me on edge. I could not read that part. Juice is twisted and deserves whatever will happen to him in book 3. Shakira needed therapy. Taurus should have never took her virginity but she was sneaky. Taurus is truly a ladies man. He is always honest about who is and I like that about him.
This series has everything in it! The incest did something to me but it happens. I really believe the father damaged the mother and kids so much that the mother actually fell in love with her son. The death of his son had me on edge. I could not read that part. Juice is twisted and deserves whatever will happen to him in book 3. Shakira needed therapy. Taurus should have never took her virginity but she was sneaky. Taurus is truly a ladies man. He is always honest about who is and I like that about him.
September 13, 2018
This just wrong
Taurus there is no excuse in the world for having sex with your mother that's just nasty and you should of been killed your father and juice no excuses sometimes you got to do what you got to do your father or your brothers weren't any good didn't deserve to live I hope there is better because I can't believe you weren't prepared for them to come for you what kind of g are you to get caught slipping like this and p is gonna be the death of you
Taurus there is no excuse in the world for having sex with your mother that's just nasty and you should of been killed your father and juice no excuses sometimes you got to do what you got to do your father or your brothers weren't any good didn't deserve to live I hope there is better because I can't believe you weren't prepared for them to come for you what kind of g are you to get caught slipping like this and p is gonna be the death of you
November 29, 2017
Disgusting
How could you sleep with your mom , touch on her in private like she the girl next door if anything in this book is true than you and your mom are nasty dogs she should have been given it to her husband than wouldn't been lusting after son that's why he was on that ass like he was the bitch was just as sick and lowdown as her husband was than in book say tell it like it happen with no same slur.
How could you sleep with your mom , touch on her in private like she the girl next door if anything in this book is true than you and your mom are nasty dogs she should have been given it to her husband than wouldn't been lusting after son that's why he was on that ass like he was the bitch was just as sick and lowdown as her husband was than in book say tell it like it happen with no same slur.
September 25, 2017
And this is real life
Lord Jesus let us pray.
I still can't get wit the mama...smh
Princess is made annoying and he want her. Mental issues real and look what happen to Shakia feel bad for her. So whats wit Pops and Juice man, people can't never be humble. Kill them.
Russians crazy anyway. Serge and punk a** Russell goys to go.
Why Taurus any learn yet
Lord Jesus let us pray.
I still can't get wit the mama...smh
Princess is made annoying and he want her. Mental issues real and look what happen to Shakia feel bad for her. So whats wit Pops and Juice man, people can't never be humble. Kill them.
Russians crazy anyway. Serge and punk a** Russell goys to go.
Why Taurus any learn yet
February 27, 2018
I really don't know how to feel
This was one crazy book. For one I don't like how they made Shakia out to be, then on top of that when her son got killed it was like nobody cared. And I still think Taurus is gross. I don't like how they try to make it seem like women b so weak over these men.
This was one crazy book. For one I don't like how they made Shakia out to be, then on top of that when her son got killed it was like nobody cared. And I still think Taurus is gross. I don't like how they try to make it seem like women b so weak over these men.
September 23, 2017
This right here🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟🔟!!!!!!
I really give it 💯💯💯💯 but I guess you know what I mean. How the shell they both get out at the same time and how does pop's know everything. Somebody snitching. Oh I need part 3 now!!!!!!
I really give it 💯💯💯💯 but I guess you know what I mean. How the shell they both get out at the same time and how does pop's know everything. Somebody snitching. Oh I need part 3 now!!!!!!
September 24, 2017
What a page turner??
Ghost is a beast at this story line!! To see how fast life changed for these guys is almost unreal. As soon as you think there's breathing room, BOOM, something else happens. Part 3 I'm waiting on you....
Ghost is a beast at this story line!! To see how fast life changed for these guys is almost unreal. As soon as you think there's breathing room, BOOM, something else happens. Part 3 I'm waiting on you....
September 25, 2017
Straight adrenaline rush!!!!
Man! I didn't even realize that I was holding my breath! I couldn't put it down once I started! I can not wait to see what Taurus has in store for both his pops and Juice punk ass! Great writing that held my attempting n from beginning to end!
Man! I didn't even realize that I was holding my breath! I couldn't put it down once I started! I can not wait to see what Taurus has in store for both his pops and Juice punk ass! Great writing that held my attempting n from beginning to end!
September 25, 2017
Wow
This book was a little disturbing.. The mom scene, wow. Besides all that it was really interesting. Can't wait to see what part three will be about. Ole girl sleeping with all the brothers though, wow and she had the nerves to be in her feelings about just one. Smh..
This book was a little disturbing.. The mom scene, wow. Besides all that it was really interesting. Can't wait to see what part three will be about. Ole girl sleeping with all the brothers though, wow and she had the nerves to be in her feelings about just one. Smh..
October 10, 2017
Wow
This is one crazy family, the father beats the mother and turns his sons against each other, until one has to kill the other, well the craziest son is out of jail and him and his crazy father are ready to cause he'll in his family's life ,there is a part 3
This is one crazy family, the father beats the mother and turns his sons against each other, until one has to kill the other, well the craziest son is out of jail and him and his crazy father are ready to cause he'll in his family's life ,there is a part 3
December 16, 2017
Really...
I love this book but I am pissed I got to wait for the third one.. I’m sitting on the edge waiting, this book can’t be based on real events, and I need a picture of Taurus the way these chicks all over him.
I love this book but I am pissed I got to wait for the third one.. I’m sitting on the edge waiting, this book can’t be based on real events, and I need a picture of Taurus the way these chicks all over him.
August 22, 2018
Excellent. Couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read the next one.
Excellent Book. I couldn't put it down. I am truly anticipating reading 3. This author is the BOMB! I can't wait to see what he does next.
Excellent Book. I couldn't put it down. I am truly anticipating reading 3. This author is the BOMB! I can't wait to see what he does next.
October 25, 2017
Raised as a good 2 bout day life
GREAT 👍 book a lot of action and back stabing just know MIKE DROP BOOM BOOM 🎤🎤🎤🎤 GHOST DOES IT
GREAT 👍 book a lot of action and back stabing just know MIKE DROP BOOM BOOM 🎤🎤🎤🎤 GHOST DOES IT
January 4, 2018
Quick read
It was a cool book. It keep me interested. Glad I read them together so no waiting for the next one.
It was a cool book. It keep me interested. Glad I read them together so no waiting for the next one.
February 23, 2018
A lot going on
There's so much going on in this book. I really enjoyed it. Can't wait until I see how this all ends.
There's so much going on in this book. I really enjoyed it. Can't wait until I see how this all ends.
March 14, 2018
This was a good read and if it's based on a true story, Taurus truly grew up in a twisted family and got away with a lot of crimes. The situation with him and his mother really made me cringe.
July 23, 2018
Good read
Love it got me reading the whole before I go to bed knowing I have to work In the morning on to part 3. Awesome read
Love it got me reading the whole before I go to bed knowing I have to work In the morning on to part 3. Awesome read
October 21, 2018
Ok Goon
This story keeps getting better. Taurus is my kinda gangster. I can't wait to get to the next part to see what happens.
This story keeps getting better. Taurus is my kinda gangster. I can't wait to get to the next part to see what happens.
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