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A-Town Veteran
Young Hollywood, the youngest goon of a notorious rich clique from Hollywood Court projects is destined to make his name known throughout the entire Westside of Atlanta. Certified and ruthless, Young Hollywood is worth a half a million before the age of sixteen, and is well on his way until tragedy strikes. Young Hollywood’s home is invaded, and his son is held for ransom. Violated, blood thirsty and reckless, he vows for revenge as he combs the city for answers.
Once inside the Georgia Penal System, Young Hollywood continues on his ruthless traits until he is placed on high max with hardened criminals. There, Young Hollywood meets up with a man he never knew before. After they untie, the real A-Town Veteran is released from prison after serving twenty straight years, but not before sucking up every piece of game and knowledge he could.
This entertaining triumph goes from the streets, to the prison system and to the corporate world of record labels and rap entertainment. This highly anticipated, descriptive urban novel about crime, corruption and passion in Atlanta's own underworld will have you on your toes from the first page to the very last. This is one masterpiece you'll never want to end.
Once inside the Georgia Penal System, Young Hollywood continues on his ruthless traits until he is placed on high max with hardened criminals. There, Young Hollywood meets up with a man he never knew before. After they untie, the real A-Town Veteran is released from prison after serving twenty straight years, but not before sucking up every piece of game and knowledge he could.
This entertaining triumph goes from the streets, to the prison system and to the corporate world of record labels and rap entertainment. This highly anticipated, descriptive urban novel about crime, corruption and passion in Atlanta's own underworld will have you on your toes from the first page to the very last. This is one masterpiece you'll never want to end.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 4, 2011
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Cole Hart
50 books282 followersCole Hart is a National Best-selling author that has written at least twenty novels under the street-lit and urban romance genre. He also published hundreds of novels between his former company Cole Hart Presents and his current Cole Hart Signature. His writing career began while imprisoned in 2001. To the date, he's sold nearly two million ebooks just on Amazon alone. With a hot roster of female authors, he's ready to take the publishing industry by storm.
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August 6, 2017
Have not read urban fiction in so long.
June 20, 2012
STREET CRED IS EVERYTHING
At the age of thirteen, Terry Keys, aka Young Hollywood, is on trial for murder and beats the system with the aid of a high priced attorney and paid connections in the right places. The youngest in a notorious band of killers known as the ATL hood's elite, he ascends the ranks and becomes one of the most callous players in the game when his family is violated. With vengeance as the only option, Young Hollywood sets out to deliver punishment to all those responsible. With revenge in high gear, he finds himself again tangled up with the law. While in jail, he stumbles upon one of ATL's most infamous hood legends. Hammer takes him under his wing, ensures the security of his family upon his impending release and formulates a plan to take the Atlanta streets and corporate world by storm. Not only does Hammer strategize to re-enter the free world with the street credibility he earned, but also monopolize the entertainment industry with his old connections and new intelligence gained while serving time.
A-Town Veteran by Cole Hart was an eye-opening read. This book opened up my understanding of how the streets operate by detailing the constant struggle for power that ensues not only between opposing forces, but within one's own circle as well. It causes those who have no first-hand knowledge of this type of lifestyle to awaken to the fact that so many of our youth feel they have no outlet. The idea that some of the characters felt as if ATL was the extent of their world saddened me as I could understand how many youth probably feel the same way. Mr. Hart did a wonderful job keeping you on your toes with every page. I would definitely suggest this title to those who are lovers of urban fiction.
Ondrea L. Davis, Reviewer
At the age of thirteen, Terry Keys, aka Young Hollywood, is on trial for murder and beats the system with the aid of a high priced attorney and paid connections in the right places. The youngest in a notorious band of killers known as the ATL hood's elite, he ascends the ranks and becomes one of the most callous players in the game when his family is violated. With vengeance as the only option, Young Hollywood sets out to deliver punishment to all those responsible. With revenge in high gear, he finds himself again tangled up with the law. While in jail, he stumbles upon one of ATL's most infamous hood legends. Hammer takes him under his wing, ensures the security of his family upon his impending release and formulates a plan to take the Atlanta streets and corporate world by storm. Not only does Hammer strategize to re-enter the free world with the street credibility he earned, but also monopolize the entertainment industry with his old connections and new intelligence gained while serving time.
A-Town Veteran by Cole Hart was an eye-opening read. This book opened up my understanding of how the streets operate by detailing the constant struggle for power that ensues not only between opposing forces, but within one's own circle as well. It causes those who have no first-hand knowledge of this type of lifestyle to awaken to the fact that so many of our youth feel they have no outlet. The idea that some of the characters felt as if ATL was the extent of their world saddened me as I could understand how many youth probably feel the same way. Mr. Hart did a wonderful job keeping you on your toes with every page. I would definitely suggest this title to those who are lovers of urban fiction.
Ondrea L. Davis, Reviewer
July 7, 2011
`You only do 2 days in the joint...the day you get locked up and the day you go home...'
Terry Keys aka Young Hollywood was trained by killers and drug dealers to be a menace to society at a young age. He was raised by his grandmother while his father was incarcerated for a double life sentence and his mother is just plain MIA. Young Hollywood has no problem following in these dangerous foot steps because the foot prints seem to be a perfect fit. Life has a lot of twists and turns for Young Hollywood until he finally meets a man that will change his views on life forever. Rufus Hayes aka Hammer is a wise head in prison who has found the factors to solve his prison equation. He masters each game he encounters...whether it's murder, drugs, prison, family, frenemies, music, women...whatever it may be...he's the master player.
Cole Hart's debut A-Town Veteran is mos def a worthy and commendable read. His introduction of the numerous characters have hard core rhymes, reasons, and realism that grasps your attention with sly subtlety. Murder, desperation, trickery, betrayals, robberies, manipulation, incarceration, redemption and wisdom are all a part of the evolution of the A-Town Veteran. Realistic and beguiling scenarios capture your attention and will not release you until you've arrived at the appointed destination...the end. Great debut! 4.28
Terry Keys aka Young Hollywood was trained by killers and drug dealers to be a menace to society at a young age. He was raised by his grandmother while his father was incarcerated for a double life sentence and his mother is just plain MIA. Young Hollywood has no problem following in these dangerous foot steps because the foot prints seem to be a perfect fit. Life has a lot of twists and turns for Young Hollywood until he finally meets a man that will change his views on life forever. Rufus Hayes aka Hammer is a wise head in prison who has found the factors to solve his prison equation. He masters each game he encounters...whether it's murder, drugs, prison, family, frenemies, music, women...whatever it may be...he's the master player.
Cole Hart's debut A-Town Veteran is mos def a worthy and commendable read. His introduction of the numerous characters have hard core rhymes, reasons, and realism that grasps your attention with sly subtlety. Murder, desperation, trickery, betrayals, robberies, manipulation, incarceration, redemption and wisdom are all a part of the evolution of the A-Town Veteran. Realistic and beguiling scenarios capture your attention and will not release you until you've arrived at the appointed destination...the end. Great debut! 4.28
January 8, 2014
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The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree, February 16, 2012
By Michelle Renee Rawls "DC Reviewer" (DC)
This review is from: A-Town Veteran (Paperback)
A-Town Veteran by Cole Hart
A-Town Veteran by Cole Hart is a definite read. This story reads like a James Patterson novel. Mr. Hart paints a picture and takes you into the mean streets of Atlanta. Kudos to Mr. Hart for keeping it gangsta. This is a story of the old leading the young. When Young Hollywood is left to his own devices it leads him to his father who is older, stronger and much wiser. After getting two life sentences plus some he finds himself in a maximum security prison where only the ruthless are housed. While there he learns a lot to keep him sane including that his father is there. Once Hammer is let free he takes up where his son left off only with finesse. This is a story of reunification, love, deceit, greed and viciousness all rolled up in one. Go with Cole Hart on the ride of your life as Young Hollywood and his father Hammer take their world over. A-Town that is!!!! Kudos Cole Hart.
Happy Reading,
The Official DC Bookreviewer
The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree, February 16, 2012
By Michelle Renee Rawls "DC Reviewer" (DC)
This review is from: A-Town Veteran (Paperback)
A-Town Veteran by Cole Hart
A-Town Veteran by Cole Hart is a definite read. This story reads like a James Patterson novel. Mr. Hart paints a picture and takes you into the mean streets of Atlanta. Kudos to Mr. Hart for keeping it gangsta. This is a story of the old leading the young. When Young Hollywood is left to his own devices it leads him to his father who is older, stronger and much wiser. After getting two life sentences plus some he finds himself in a maximum security prison where only the ruthless are housed. While there he learns a lot to keep him sane including that his father is there. Once Hammer is let free he takes up where his son left off only with finesse. This is a story of reunification, love, deceit, greed and viciousness all rolled up in one. Go with Cole Hart on the ride of your life as Young Hollywood and his father Hammer take their world over. A-Town that is!!!! Kudos Cole Hart.
Happy Reading,
The Official DC Bookreviewer
March 5, 2012
" A- Town Veteran" by Cole Hart may just be one of my top reads of 2012. It had me hooked from the first page. This story is so intricately webbed, you must pay attention to ALL details! It is the story of Terry Keys and his life growing up in the city of Atlanta.Hollywood Court Projects to be exact. We first meet Terry, or Young Hollywood as he is called, at the tender age of 13. From there, we take a journey with him, his friends, and his foes. Come get into the mind of an A-Town Veteran!
This was my first read by Mr. hart and you can rest assure it won't be my last. The story flowed together perfectly. I loved how the scenes shifted from character to character. There was a little editing issues but not enough to be considered a problem. I'm looking forward to reading part 2! 5 stars!!!
~Black Faithful Sister and Brothers Book Club~
This was my first read by Mr. hart and you can rest assure it won't be my last. The story flowed together perfectly. I loved how the scenes shifted from character to character. There was a little editing issues but not enough to be considered a problem. I'm looking forward to reading part 2! 5 stars!!!
~Black Faithful Sister and Brothers Book Club~
November 9, 2011
A Town Veteran is truly a novel that you just can't put down. With unforgettable characters like Young Hollywood. Hammer and Six Nine. Take a ride with the author Cole Hart as he takes you on an unforgettable trip through Atlantas own underworld.
April 4, 2012
This was an excellent book, I enjoyed it from page 1. I love how the story flowed. If you haven't read A-Town Veteran check it out ASAP! And being that Atlanta is my favorite city, that made the read even more interesting.
April 29, 2012
Great read based around the hustlers, goons, drug dealers, inmates, killers and dope boys of ATL. Sprinkled with a romance or two...and a reconnection of Dad(Hammer) and son(Young Hollywood). Loved the book,although it dragged on a tad bit.
June 8, 2012
This book was amazingly captivating from start to finish! Very vividly told. The characters were raw, street, and ready! Just like I like them. Cole Hart has a writing wrote to match some of the hottest authors in the game! 5 stars! Can't wait for the sequel.
Majesti Burroughs
AAMBC Reviewer
Majesti Burroughs
AAMBC Reviewer
September 8, 2012
A-Town Veteran is a very good read. Once again I found myself rooting for the bad guy, which is not my normal at all. Cole Hart penned a novel about some of the “ganstas” of Atlanta that was an engaging read that kept one anticipating what’s next. I found myself submerged in the lives of these people and hoping for success for some of them.
Mr. Hart thoroughly delved into the life of one in particular, Terry "Young Hollywood" Keys. Though out this novel we witness his progressions in life from the early street time, through his climb, his family life and his time incarcerated. While incarcerated he connects with the father that he never knew, one of which had he own fame. We also travel the journeys of this father and several of the players of the Atlanta scene and become immersed in their lives.
With all that said this novel however, needs to be edited as the errors are distracting and makes one read lines more than once to decipher the meaning or what it should say. Once done, this novel would definitely climb in its ratings. I hope he does a Part II as I would love to explore the continuation of these stories and will be looking for his other works as well.
Mr. Hart thoroughly delved into the life of one in particular, Terry "Young Hollywood" Keys. Though out this novel we witness his progressions in life from the early street time, through his climb, his family life and his time incarcerated. While incarcerated he connects with the father that he never knew, one of which had he own fame. We also travel the journeys of this father and several of the players of the Atlanta scene and become immersed in their lives.
With all that said this novel however, needs to be edited as the errors are distracting and makes one read lines more than once to decipher the meaning or what it should say. Once done, this novel would definitely climb in its ratings. I hope he does a Part II as I would love to explore the continuation of these stories and will be looking for his other works as well.
September 21, 2012
This is a GOOD book from start to finish!!! Can't wait to read pt 2!!! Cole Hart you put it down
September 29, 2012
i love this book..I wish there was a part 2 I need to know if Hamma and young hollywood come out on top..
November 21, 2012
I was confused with all of the characters.
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