“The story captured me from beginning to end. A definite 5 star read.”—Latisha Patterson, Author of Airing Out Dirty Laundry
“From the first to last page, you are introduced to the gritty schemes and hustling world of the two Bezel's brothers. Allow me to introduce brothers, Kareem a.k.a Reem & Andre a.k.a Dre who are just living it up! We enter their world of hustling, trials and for sure tribulations. Don't get it twisted these two brothers may have committed their share of crimes, but were no fools!”—Mz Grammy Bear, Author of The Purr-fect Tales Children’s Book Series
“Laugh Now by Rahiem Brooks is a great book!! If you want to read something that is full of twists and gives you a "WOW" factor while your reading, this is for you! I read this book twice and couldn't put it down either time!!!”—Author Krystol, Author of Through Her Eyes and Sweet Innocence
“Laugh Now is a gritty, detailed, exciting novel full of the imagery of a movie with many twist and turns.”—Rhea Alexis M. Banks, Chairwoman of the Chicago Reading Circle & 2011 AAMBC Reviewer of the Year
“Really enjoyed the realistic grittiness and URBANess of the writing/setting/characters. It's kinda like a mix between Catch Me If You Can, and Another Day In Paradise (the latter being a book that takes a raw look at a troubling mix of drugs and crime, a.k.a. the real version which James Frey apparently "gained inspiration from," to write his fictitious memoir).”—Jess C. Scott, Author of Wicked Lovely & Master and Servant
“I started reading the book ... and finished it in eight hours. It was a very good read. The Bezel brothers were a serious force! The twist and turns kept me turning the pages until I got to the end.”—Gregg Burton, Author of What Happens Overseas Stays Overseas & Fool’s Eye
“There are so many moving elements to this book that it will keep you engrossed the ENTIRE read. The Bezel Brothers are Handsomely Devastating... is all senses of the phase. Good Looking, Educated, Street Savy, and Focused on obtaining the luxury of success by any means necessary. In each Chapter of the story you are wrapped in suspense, and the Author Mr. Rahiem Books makes sure that you feel like you are IN each scene. The descriptive quality is truly incomparable.”—Elizabeth Funderbirk, Author of Love Torn Asunder
“This novel brings forth a subject matter that needs more light shed on it: the real ever-growing crime of Identity theft. While this subject hits up the news waves it is now the topic of debut author Rahiem Brooks as he introduces us to the Bezel brothers and their illegal careers.”—SiStar Tea, Member of ARC Book Club, Inc.
“Mr. Brooks weaves a tale that is sure to keep the reader on edge. I look forward to reading more by this author.”—Leona Romich, Member of APOOO Book Club
“I was very pleased with Laugh Now to say the least. Mr. Brooks has won me over again but this time with the charming and debonair Kareem Bezel. Who knew crime could look so good? Aside from the twists and turns in this wonderful storyline, Mr. Brooks has brought you yet another lesson in identity theft with a capital "I".”—Dawn Jasper, Author of Beautiful Disaster
“Rahiem takes you on a fast paced visual into the lives of the Bezel brothers and their illegal crime spree. Laugh Now will
no doubt keep you entertained and ready to turn the page.”—
Kiexiza Rodriguez, Author of Beautiful, Blog Radio Host
“Rahiem Brooks tackled a subject that is affecting millions, and I enjoy how he showed the in and outs of identity theft from the perspective of Kareem. The Bezel brothers are a force to reckoned with.”—Kristin for Urban Reviews
Awards and Accolades
2010
African Americans On The Move Book Club (AAMBC) Book Of The Year
2011
AAMBC Author of the Year AAMBC Debut Author of the Year (Nominee)
2011
DMV Expo Creative Excellence Awards Most Creative Plot Winner;
Best Fictional Couple (Nominee)
2011
African American Literary Awards Show Self-Published Author of the Year (nominee)
Laugh Now
Books by Rahiem Brooks
FEATURING ANDRE & KAREEM BEZEL
Laugh Now
First Laugh (PREQUEL)
Die Later
Last Laugh
Also by Rahiem Brooks
Con Test
Truth, Lies, and Confessions (with Kevin Woodard)
Pretty Boy Thugs
LAUGH NOW