Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Trayvon Martin Finally Receives Vengeance In Debut Thriller By Trey Branson
Luxor Kismaayo, will stop at nothing to hunt down and kill not only the man responsible for Trayvon Martin's death, but also the Government Officials who conspired to cover it up.
Luxor Kismaayo, is a government trained assassin, a Navy SEAL who knows exactly what happened the night that Trayvon Martin was killed. He’s the secret eyewitness to the cold-blooded murder of an innocent, unarmed black teenager. A boy who displays a shocking resemblance to his own son.
Luxor sets out on a bloody mission to enact justice, something that the legal system won’t provide. He leaves a trail of bodies along his path of vengeance, as he uncovers evidence that will level the playing field between the rich and the poor. He has no religion, no conscious, and no sympathy. He follows a different code, plays by different rules, and only abides by one law…
NO JUSTICE NO PEACE!
This fast paced thriller is available NOW!!
Reviews:
-Dustin J. DiPaulo djd10@geneseo.edu
No Justice No Peace: Trayvon’s Revenge is a novel wrought with tension, high stakes, and conflict. The fictionalized storyline alone is compelling enough to grip a reader for hours. However, in light of the very real events and issues dealt with in Trey Branson’s debut novel, the story resonates off the page.
Our narrator, Luxor Kismaayo is a Navy SEAL who is increasingly questioning the notions of freedom, justice, and liberty in America—ideals which he has risked his life to protect. He returns from serving in the Middle East and winds up becoming witness to the slaying of Trayvon Maarten. The circumstances surrounding the murder echo the grit of reality: the boy is black, unarmed, and innocent. Furthermore, Trayvon’s death finds no justice in the courtroom. This leads Luxor to become an agent of renegade justice. He finds himself on a murderous rampage, spilling blood for blood, in what he perceives to be the path toward true justice in a corrupt world.
The story never slows its pace. Branson’s chapters are short but heavy-hitting, like quick jabs that won’t let up. It’s an impressive ability to see from a first-time novelist; to weave such a complex plot and deep characterization together in a concise and exciting fashion.
That being said, the book contains too many grammatical errors for comfort. Many of which seem to be the result of lazy editing, since the errors are inconsistent. Branson will use “they’re” correctly, for example, in one chapter, but then incorrectly in another. Call me a stickler, but such mistakes took me out of the story.
Overall, I think that what Branson has accomplished here is a success. He has given the rightfully angry a voice and a productive channel for this anger: literature, writing, reading.
Book Review
No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge by Trey Branson
Reviewed By Gary Picariello g_picariello@yahoo.com
If the urban community needs an author that can make reading relevant, writer Trey Branson may just well be that person. His use of realistic dialogue and flesh and blood characterization, coupled with the familiar sights and sounds of Buffalo, New York immediately pull the reader into a world that is as realistic as any of today's top headlines. But it's not just Branson's skill at turning a good phrase that earmark his work as one to watch. A 10 year stint in the New York State Department of Corrections gives Trey Branson's work a gritty realism that only be achieved by someone who has lived the drama found between the covers of this debut novel.
Pages that Breath
Trey Branson's latest, No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge is a riveting page-turner and the chips start flying as soon as protagonist and Navy Seal Luxor Kismaayo arrives home after a tour in Iraq. After discovering that his son was killed in a needless car accident by a drunk driver who just happened to be a police office; Kismaayo finds himself placed in a life or death sequence of events. Author Branson's pages breath with a life of their own. And if there is a sense of familiarity to any of the words or situations in NJNP it's only because the urban community lives this paradigm of color every day.
Good Cop Bad Cop
At its core, Trayvon's Revenge is a thrilling roller-coaster ride with action and dialogue so seamless it's easy to forget you're reading fiction. Make that almost. Branson manages to use the real-life Trayvon Maarten tragedy as a backdrop for a parable of vigilante justice.
Writes Branson, ““Karma is the x factor that everyone should be aware of, especially when you make a habit of destroying families and oppressing innocent people.”
Truer words were never spoken. Long after the trail of bodies is accounted for and justice is metted out, there are lessons to be learned within these pages. No Justice No Peace makes us stop and think about the blurred line that exists between good and bad.
Declan Ryan sendemailtodeclan@gmail.com
No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge, the first release of many novels from Buffalo's Trey Branson, is a book full of paradoxes. It is a hyper-violent rejection of a society that encourages violence. It is a thriller with a political agenda. It is unrefined and full of errors, yet is somehow incredibly readable.
Branson's protagonist is a Navy SEAL named Luxor Kismaayo, whose life becomes entangled with a political conspiracy to ensure the acquittal of a fictionalized George Zimmer. After Luxor loses loved ones to corrupt power structures, he embarks on alternating rampages and chases that carry him across much of the country.
This is where the reader must make a decision. The fantasy of an expert killer taking bloody revenge on corrupt politicians and businessmen is tempting: Good versus evil. Reality is messier. Kismaayo does some very bad things in pursuit of vengeance that remind us of this.
Some may see this book as exploitative of Martin's death, but this is not entirely fair. Artists must be able to ask such questions. The book is not about Trayvon Martin, but it might be about Christopher Dorner. He is never mentioned, but the Navy reservist's specter hangs over the narrative.
One thing that becomes very clear about Trayvon's Revenge is that there was no editor. The book is rough around the edges. Despite bits of prose that might drive an English teacher up a wall, the story moves along because of good timing and the solid dialogue. Branson wears his influences on his sleeve, bringing elements of Iceberg Slim, Donald Goines, and The Sopranos. The result is a quick and entertaining read.
So is this just a summer blockbuster of a novel, full of explosions and narrow escapes? Or is it a serious indictment of real-life circumstances that endanger the lives of real people in this country every day? It's best for the reader to decide. One thing is for sure-- despite his fast-and-loose use of the language, Branson has a strong narrative sense and, with some development, has the potential to do great things as a novelist.
Follow Trey Branson on Instagram @TreyBranson360
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Meet Luxor Kismaayo; the ex-Navy Seal who took a contract to kill George Zimmerman
Luxor Kismaayo, will stop at nothing to hunt down and kill not only the man responsible for Trayvon Martin's death, but also the Government Officials who conspired to cover it up.
Luxor Kismaayo, is a government trained assassin, a Navy SEAL who knows exactly what happened the night that Trayvon Martin was killed. He’s the secret eyewitness to the cold-blooded murder of an innocent, unarmed black teenager. A boy who displays a shocking resemblance to his own son.
Luxor sets out on a bloody mission to enact justice, something that the legal system won’t provide. He leaves a trail of bodies along his path of vengeance, as he uncovers evidence that will level the playing field between the rich and the poor. He has no religion, no conscious, and no sympathy. He follows a different code, plays by different rules, and only abides by one law…
NO JUSTICE NO PEACE!
This fast paced thriller is available NOW!!
Reviews:
-Dustin J. DiPaulo djd10@geneseo.edu
No Justice No Peace: Trayvon’s Revenge is a novel wrought with tension, high stakes, and conflict. The fictionalized storyline alone is compelling enough to grip a reader for hours. However, in light of the very real events and issues dealt with in Trey Branson’s debut novel, the story resonates off the page.
Our narrator, Luxor Kismaayo is a Navy SEAL who is increasingly questioning the notions of freedom, justice, and liberty in America—ideals which he has risked his life to protect. He returns from serving in the Middle East and winds up becoming witness to the slaying of Trayvon Maarten. The circumstances surrounding the murder echo the grit of reality: the boy is black, unarmed, and innocent. Furthermore, Trayvon’s death finds no justice in the courtroom. This leads Luxor to become an agent of renegade justice. He finds himself on a murderous rampage, spilling blood for blood, in what he perceives to be the path toward true justice in a corrupt world.
The story never slows its pace. Branson’s chapters are short but heavy-hitting, like quick jabs that won’t let up. It’s an impressive ability to see from a first-time novelist; to weave such a complex plot and deep characterization together in a concise and exciting fashion.
That being said, the book contains too many grammatical errors for comfort. Many of which seem to be the result of lazy editing, since the errors are inconsistent. Branson will use “they’re” correctly, for example, in one chapter, but then incorrectly in another. Call me a stickler, but such mistakes took me out of the story.
Overall, I think that what Branson has accomplished here is a success. He has given the rightfully angry a voice and a productive channel for this anger: literature, writing, reading.
Book Review
No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge by Trey Branson
Reviewed By Gary Picariello g_picariello@yahoo.com
If the urban community needs an author that can make reading relevant, writer Trey Branson may just well be that person. His use of realistic dialogue and flesh and blood characterization, coupled with the familiar sights and sounds of Buffalo, New York immediately pull the reader into a world that is as realistic as any of today's top headlines. But it's not just Branson's skill at turning a good phrase that earmark his work as one to watch. A 10 year stint in the New York State Department of Corrections gives Trey Branson's work a gritty realism that only be achieved by someone who has lived the drama found between the covers of this debut novel.
Pages that Breath
Trey Branson's latest, No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge is a riveting page-turner and the chips start flying as soon as protagonist and Navy Seal Luxor Kismaayo arrives home after a tour in Iraq. After discovering that his son was killed in a needless car accident by a drunk driver who just happened to be a police office; Kismaayo finds himself placed in a life or death sequence of events. Author Branson's pages breath with a life of their own. And if there is a sense of familiarity to any of the words or situations in NJNP it's only because the urban community lives this paradigm of color every day.
Good Cop Bad Cop
At its core, Trayvon's Revenge is a thrilling roller-coaster ride with action and dialogue so seamless it's easy to forget you're reading fiction. Make that almost. Branson manages to use the real-life Trayvon Maarten tragedy as a backdrop for a parable of vigilante justice.
Writes Branson, ““Karma is the x factor that everyone should be aware of, especially when you make a habit of destroying families and oppressing innocent people.”
Truer words were never spoken. Long after the trail of bodies is accounted for and justice is metted out, there are lessons to be learned within these pages. No Justice No Peace makes us stop and think about the blurred line that exists between good and bad.
Declan Ryan sendemailtodeclan@gmail.com
No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge, the first release of many novels from Buffalo's Trey Branson, is a book full of paradoxes. It is a hyper-violent rejection of a society that encourages violence. It is a thriller with a political agenda. It is unrefined and full of errors, yet is somehow incredibly readable.
Branson's protagonist is a Navy SEAL named Luxor Kismaayo, whose life becomes entangled with a political conspiracy to ensure the acquittal of a fictionalized George Zimmer. After Luxor loses loved ones to corrupt power structures, he embarks on alternating rampages and chases that carry him across much of the country.
This is where the reader must make a decision. The fantasy of an expert killer taking bloody revenge on corrupt politicians and businessmen is tempting: Good versus evil. Reality is messier. Kismaayo does some very bad things in pursuit of vengeance that remind us of this.
Some may see this book as exploitative of Martin's death, but this is not entirely fair. Artists must be able to ask such questions. The book is not about Trayvon Martin, but it might be about Christopher Dorner. He is never mentioned, but the Navy reservist's specter hangs over the narrative.
One thing that becomes very clear about Trayvon's Revenge is that there was no editor. The book is rough around the edges. Despite bits of prose that might drive an English teacher up a wall, the story moves along because of good timing and the solid dialogue. Branson wears his influences on his sleeve, bringing elements of Iceberg Slim, Donald Goines, and The Sopranos. The result is a quick and entertaining read.
So is this just a summer blockbuster of a novel, full of explosions and narrow escapes? Or is it a serious indictment of real-life circumstances that endanger the lives of real people in this country every day? It's best for the reader to decide. One thing is for sure-- despite his fast-and-loose use of the language, Branson has a strong narrative sense and, with some development, has the potential to do great things as a novelist.
Follow Trey Branson on Instagram @TreyBranson360
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Bills fans raise money to compete for ‘loudest fans’ world record
Bills fans raise money to compete for ‘loudest fans’ world record
Brandon Campbell, otherwise known as “Grippy” is the master mind, and mega-Bills fan trying to break the world record for loudest fans. That record is currently held by Kansas City.
Campbell says Sundays match up against the Colts was the loudest game he’s ever been to, and he thinks this Sunday’s game against the Patriots will be even louder.
Now he is trying to raise the $8,000 it costs to bring the Guinness Book of World records out to the Ralph, to prove the Bills fan base is the loudest and proudest. “Grippy” says he wants to raise the money to bring fans some happiness.
Now he is trying to raise the $8,000 it costs to bring the Guinness Book of World records out to the Ralph, to prove the Bills fan base is the loudest and proudest. “Grippy” says he wants to raise the money to bring fans some happiness.
Campbell said, “When I heard the Colts, how loud we were for Andrew Luck, I’m just like, my ears were hurting. They were ringing, I was going crazy. So I can only imagine what would happen if we were to do this against Tom Brady. The hate alone for Brady is ridiculous.”
If you would like to donate to the Go Fund Me page, you can find it here: http://www.gofundme.com/zv45h27g
Every Person who donates $50 or
more will recieve a FREE copy of
100 YARD GAIN!!!
Tyrell “TJ” Taylor is the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, but he’s not your ordinary pro athlete; he’s the son of a mobster with underworld ties. TJ, predicted to be the NFL’s next megastar quarterback is drafted by Buffalo, and heads to the mean streets of Western New York. With and entire football franchise on his back, and hit men on his payroll, he embarks on a mission to take the city over.
Murder and mayhem hit the field and spills into the streets on his wild ride through unknown territory. He seems to have everything under control, until Desiree Wilson, a gorgeous news anchor is brutally murdered in his home. Now, TJ is in for the fight of his life and everything that he’s worked for is on the line.
Suddenly, his life is in jeopardy, and the weight of an entire city is on his shoulders. The Buffalo franchise that hasn’t won a championship in over 50 years is suddenly on the brink off the playoffs. Will he live to score one more touchdown? Or has he fumbled for the last time?
Welcome to the world of King Miller, the most sought after criminal defense attorney in Buffalo, NY. When you’re inside one of the poorest and most dangerous places in the nation; anything is bound to happen! Join King, take a journey that guides you from the streets to the courtroom, and everywhere in between. This is where street codes and corrupt politics intertwine.
Trey Branson’s, ‘King Miller Mystery Series’ is urban fiction at it’s finest. The Author dares you to think outside the box, the familiarity of the characters will captivate you; but the irony will leave you in shock!
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Trey Branson Set to Release Tyrod Taylor Inspired Urban FictionNovel "100 YARD GAIN"
"100 YARD GAIN" will be released on October 12th. Available on Amazon.com and treybranson.com
Tyrell “TJ” Taylor is the No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick, but he’s not your ordinary pro athlete; he’s the son of a mobster with underworld ties. TJ, predicted to be the NFL’s next megastar quarterback is drafted by Buffalo, and heads to the mean streets of Western New York. With and entire football franchise on his back, and hit men on his payroll, he embarks on a mission to take the city over.
Murder and mayhem hit the field and spills into the streets on his wild ride through unknown territory. He seems to have everything under control, until Desiree Wilson, a gorgeous news anchor is brutally murdered in his home. Now, TJ is in for the fight of his life and everything that he’s worked for is on the line.
Suddenly, his life is in jeopardy, and the weight of an entire city is on his shoulders. The Buffalo franchise that hasn’t won a championship in over 50 years is suddenly on the brink off the playoffs. Will he live to score one more touchdown? Or has he fumbled for the last time?
Welcome to the world of King Miller, the most sought after criminal defense attorney in Buffalo, NY. When you’re inside one of the poorest and most dangerous places in the nation; anything is bound to happen! Join King, take a journey that guides you from the streets to the courtroom, and everywhere in between. This is where street codes and corrupt politics intertwine.
Trey Branson’s, ‘King Miller Mystery Series’ is urban fiction at it’s finest. The Author dares you to think outside the box, the familiarity of the characters will captivate you; but the irony will leave you in shock!
Written by Buffalo, New York author, Trey Branson, 100 YARD GAIN is a topical yet fictional novel that details a dramatic alternative to an Aaron Hernandez type character that ends up playing for Buffalo’s NFL Team via the draft.
For Release on 10-12-2015
Buffalo, NY – What if, Buffalo’s NFL Team had had the 1st over-all draft pick, and had the chance to select the best eligible quarterback since Payton Manning? And what if, this very same prospect has a very shady past, like many of the young men raised in the dangerous urban communities in this country? And what if, said Quarterback is the greatest hope this Buffalo franchise has of quenching a 16-year playoff drought?
100 YARD GAIN, is fiction, but contrived of the realistic factors that plague some young athletes careers. The main character’s fictional life is loosely based on Aaron Hernandez, the ex-New England Patriot who had a knack for always being around gang members and gun violence. However, the fictional character was also inspired by the skill set of Tyrod Taylor, the Bills current quarterback. Whom many fans pray will be the answer to the struggling franchises playoff drought. The setting is Buffalo, New York. A Die Hard football city that hasn’t had a #1 first round draft pick since Bruce Smith in 1985. These factors merge for one suspenseful urban fiction novel. Sex, Money, Sports, and Violence. This is one book that is sure to keep the readers attention, and flipping pages all the way through.
Written by Buffalo, New York author, Trey Branson, 100 YARD GAIN is a topical yet fictional novel that details a dramatic alternative to an Aaron Hernandez type character that ends up playing for Buffalo’s NFL Team via the draft.
For Release on 10-12-2015
Buffalo, NY – What if, Buffalo’s NFL Team had had the 1st over-all draft pick, and had the chance to select the best eligible quarterback since Payton Manning? And what if, this very same prospect has a very shady past, like many of the young men raised in the dangerous urban communities in this country? And what if, said Quarterback is the greatest hope this Buffalo franchise has of quenching a 16-year playoff drought?
100 YARD GAIN, is fiction, but contrived of the realistic factors that plague some young athletes careers. The main character’s fictional life is loosely based on Aaron Hernandez, the ex-New England Patriot who had a knack for always being around gang members and gun violence. However, the fictional character was also inspired by the skill set of Tyrod Taylor, the Bills current quarterback. Whom many fans pray will be the answer to the struggling franchises playoff drought. The setting is Buffalo, New York. A Die Hard football city that hasn’t had a #1 first round draft pick since Bruce Smith in 1985. These factors merge for one suspenseful urban fiction novel. Sex, Money, Sports, and Violence. This is one book that is sure to keep the readers attention, and flipping pages all the way through.
For more info and to Pre Order your copy, visit www.treybranson.com
Trey Branson is also the Author of "No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge" "April Showers" and "Michael Jordan: Sneakers, Music and Violence"
Trey Branson is also the Author of "No Justice No Peace: Trayvon's Revenge" "April Showers" and "Michael Jordan: Sneakers, Music and Violence"
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Friday, July 3, 2015
Trey Branson Exclusive: how to become rich
Building wealth is up to you.
About six months ago my wife and I decided to turn our North Georgia summer retreat into our full-time residence.
We decided to make a few changes to the property now that we would be living in it year-round.
As I was getting into my car one morning, three of the workers paused from what they were doing and stared me down.
I stopped and asked if everything was ok and one of the men said, "It's not fair. You have this beautiful home and a nice car while we are stuck doing hard labor for just a little more than minimum wage."
I approached the men and we ended up speaking about building wealth for more than an hour. I shared with them that life wasn't always this good, and at one point I was $50,000 in debt and didn't know how I would climb out of it. The men shook my hand and thanked me for sharing my insights.
Fast forward to this morning and I was again about to get into my car. A man driving a truck down the street stops in front of my house and yells, "Mr. Siebold, I took your advice and started my own company. I have five employees working for me and business is booming. My family and I are experiencing freedom like we never thought possible."
He continued, "Please share your words of wisdom with others."
So moved that this man turned his life around, I'm now going to take his advice and share the takeaways from that conversation six months ago:
1. In a free market economy, anyone can make as much money as they want.
2. Your background, highest level of education, or IQ is irrelevant when it comes to earning money.
3. The fastest way to make money is to solve a problem. The bigger the problem you solve, the more money you make.
4. Don't listen to the naysayers who tell you that life is supposed to be a struggleand that you should settle and be grateful for what you have.
5. Expect to make more money. For this one you have to think big. $100,000, $500,000, or why not $1 million?
6. Lose the fear and scarcity mindset and start seeing money for all the good things:freedom, opportunity, possibility, and abundance.
7. Being rich isn't a privilege. Being rich is a right. If you create massive value for others, you have the right to be as rich as you want.
8. Don't wait for your ship to come in.You're not going to be discovered, saved, or made rich by an outside force. If you want a lot of money, build your own ship. No one is coming to the rescue.
9. Stop worrying about running out of money and focus on how to make more.Constantly worrying about money is no way to live. Dream about money, instead.
10. Stop telling yourself that getting rich is outside of your control. The truth is that making money is an inside job.
Just like the man working at my home six months ago who was frustrated over his finances and held a grudge against the rich, you too have the power to change your financial situation around. Maybe you've been living in debt for years or maybe you've just dreamed of having more; it's all possible if you make the decision and really set your mind to it.
Steve Siebold is author of "How Rich People Think," and a self-made millionaire who has interviewed more than 1,200 of the world's wealthiest people.
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