Cocaine Castle The Story of Knook Borrow

by Charles Burgess

Knook Borrow dreamed of being the first young black to make it out the projects.Everyone he knew made their money the fast and dangerous way. Knook decide to take the road less traveled in his neighborhood. But, sometimes the road less traveled is filled with traps and false pot holes. Knook made it out the hood and into college and right into the face of dirty cops who set him up. The road less traveled is also walked by those who are not willing to change paths.

250 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2013

Reviews

[Rise · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading this author and I will say that I enjoyed this book. It was sad to see that Knook was arrested on bogus charges due to not snitching and end up in prison for a short stay. He had plans on becoming a doctor in family, however that was put on hold due to loosing his mother and brother. Once Knook is released from prison he changed up the game in order to find out who killed his family. In the end Knook came out on top of what he had planned and ended up marrying his ride-or-die and gong back to school to become the doctor that he wanted to be. Good job Charles (The storyteller)

[Christine Pauls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Knook is King!

I never grow tired of reading this author’s books! This was no different. I didn’t stop reading until I finished in the wee early morning. Reads like cinema and it kept me turning the pages looking for more. The characters played their positions like a game of chess. Some got checked, while others, check mate! Another excellent read.

[fuquan holmes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unexpected Twists and Turns

Great read. It covered love ,betrayal, death, systematic racism, court justice and street justice. What more could you ask for ? Don’t think about it ,it’s a great read .

[Damon Grandison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read better

This book should be in the teens to young adults section. It reads like a high school novel that needs more seasoning.

[margaret polcyn]

Liked the book. Put me the mind set of The Coldest Winter Ever. Thoroughly enjoyed the story and the characters in the story.

[Kitani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who would've ever known that wrongfully accusing someone would actually turn them bad. Knook was a good kid with hopes of finally becoming a doctor until some crooked cops decided otherwise. From being wrongfully convicted, to losing two of the people he loved the most, Knook did the thing he said he never would. I loved the relationship he shared with Dinah. She was the true definition of ride or die. LaSonya was doing too much and it only backfired for her. Troto was truly his brothers keeper. Strange Eddie and Dingy D both showed their loyalty as well. As for Mario, Serge, Donnie, and Lil John all got what they deserved. Great read!!!!

[Juanesia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had been waiting on this release for a while and it turned out to be a pretty good read. Initially I wasn't sure what was up with all the details & the background info but it all made sense in the ending. It was a slow read for a little bit then it picked up. I enjoyed this book by Charles. Thank you for sharing your gift with us readers.

[Dee Cherry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Cocaine Castle was about a young man who was falsely accused of a crime he did not commit. Knook Barrow had plans to become a physician but those plans temporarily changed after he was arrested. This well written book gave some insight on police corruption, the justice system, & the drug world. It also had a great cast of characters & was a good standalone book

[Renee' Davila · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

Good

I chose the rating that I did because, it had a very slow beginning. So much so that I almost stopped reading it. I did love the ending, because it didn't.........well, if you read it, you'll understand.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a damn good book I love how Charles Burgess brings a story together that will have you on the end of your seat I recommend this to all readers to read it's that good

[Nakeisha Wiggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

great read...good guy done wrong goes bad--comes full circle to become good guy again.

[shekitta · Rating 4 out of 5]

G street!

G street!

G street always brings the heat! Although, this book started slow, it was good. it took you on Knook's journey right along with him. Good read!

[Juanita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm really a fan because this book ended the story teller told a story that was a page turner and I'm going to be reading more of his work.