I am so excited for this post because local East Greenwich author John Butziger, who is not only a family friend, but a distinguished author, just released his second novel, The Second Tree, to huge critical acclaims. This powerful novel is gripping and will make you want to finish the book without putting it down. Kirkus Independent Review Journal (One of the top 2 review journals in the U.S.) recently quoted this rave reviews about The Second Novel:
“An immensely promising start to a new thriller series.”
“Greed, exclusivity and rampant, aggressive commercialization are all themes brilliantly explored in Butziger’s brisk narrative…”
“…the fiery final confrontation is a captivating end to the first volume of this mystical-thriller series.”
-Kirkus Reviews
About The Second Tree:
The secret lies hidden in the wilds of western Uganda, carefully protected by its guardians as they await the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy.
Self-absorbed Martin and his friend Andrew know nothing of this. They just think they’ve found the latest craze to hit Manhattan’s haute cuisine community. When Andrew uncovers the truth, however, the two friends find themselves at odds.
Cut-throat corporations, government agencies, and foreign powers all want what Martin and Andrew have. To greed-obsessed Martin, the situation represents a chance to make it big—and if Andrew’s moralizing gets in the way, well, friendships can end.
Sometimes violently.
As Martin and Andrew struggle to control ownership of their discovery, a hidden Ugandan tribe prepares to reclaim what’s rightfully theirs. Much is at stake. The world isn’t ready to receive the power of The Second Tree.
About Author John Butziger:
As a partner and board member of an innovative advertising technology firm, engineer and entrepreneur John Butziger led teams in areas as diverse as environmental engineering programs, medical device research, and product development. He has worked in Manhattan for more than ten years, travelling internationally to deploy new technology and develop business opportunities. He drew upon his extensive experience in international entrepreneurship and science while writing The Second Tree.
With a master’s degree in engineering and several patents, Butziger publishes in both domestic and international journals. He has lectured on entrepreneurship and engineering at Columbia University in New York City, and the HEC Business School in Paris, France.
Married with three children, Butziger lives in Rhode Island. His passions include travel, fishing, music, writing, cooking, and spending time with his family.
Now is your chance to buy The Second Tree Novel which is available now on Amazon and in book stores. This is a potent and powerful novel, that is well crafted from beginning to end. It is a riveting novel that you will not want to put down with fabulous twists and turns. Don’t worry because Mr. Butziger is currently working on the next chapter of this series. Stay tuned…
Giveaway: Five winners will each receive a copy of this novel along with a $10 Starbucks gift card. This giveaway is run via rafflecopter so click read more to see the actual giveaway. The only mandatory entry is to tell me why you want to read this book in the comment section proceeding the post. While the other entires are optional, I highly suggest filling them out to increase your chances of winning. US only. Good luck!
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The idea of an ancient prophecy coming into play sounds really interesting!
I would like to read this book because just from reading the about, It seems very interesting!
This reminds me of Scandal meets National Treasure and sounds like a very intriguing rea that might even stimulate my brain cells!
This sounds like a really interesting book. I am definitely going to make a note to try to read it.
Because I love a good thriller.
It sounds like an interesting read. As a 51 year old housewife, I could use the excitement!
I love the blending of intrigue with the idea of an ancient prophecy. I love mystery, but even more so I love fantasy. This book sounds like something I’d really like.
i like books with lots of twists
Sounds like a very good book!
Seems like it would keep the pages turning!
This book sounds as if it will hold my interest. I enjoy reading mysteries.
Seems like an inspirational read 🙂
I think it would be intriguing learning about Uganda & it’s culture.
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I think it looks creepy. I love the tree and sword. Makes you wonder how they are related. Thank you
The corporate aspect is interesting to me.
It sounds like a good read.
The book looks good but I was actually thinking that this would be a great gift/book for my mom. It’s right up her alley and I’d give you credit for finding it 🙂
I read a lot…I’m all out of “good reads” and would love this!
This sounds like a great book. I will have to add it to my “to read” list!
It sounds like an interesting mystery.
I love a book with lots of twists and is a thriller!
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I love new books and would love to read this.
I would like to read this book because it sounds suspenseful.
Sounds like an interesting read. Great giveaway too! Read this book at Starbucks sipping a latte!
What’s better than a great new book and a coffee? Sounds like a great fall read!
Always looking for a good book to read. Based on this post this would be a good one.
It sounds like it would be very interesting with twists.
I wanna read it because it sounds like a great read.
I like discovering new authors and it sounds thrilling!
Tell me why you want to read this book?
i like the plot..looks good…why not?
I’m obsessed with books and love to read. This one seems interesting and like a “can’t put it down” novel. I’d love to check it out 🙂
I would love to read this book because it sounds like it would really keep my attention. Sounds like a page-turner!
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I love adventure / fantasy books!
I would like to read this book because it sounds like an intriguing thriller.
It combines many things I enjoy not being able to put a book down, Africa, and prophecy
I like to read books that challenge me to think differently. This looks like one such book.
I like a good page turner.
Thanks for the contest.
to be honest I wouldn’t ,it would be my husband who would enjoy this book,he loves this type of book,,im more of a light reader not mystery or danger
i love to read new books
I love reading and this sounds very interesting.
I want to read this because it sounds like a compelling read on a long winter’s night.
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I’m an elementary school librarian so I LOVE a good book! The cover page caught my interest…love an enticing illustration!
I like to read suspenseful books & this one sounds good.
Sounds fascinating – the kind of book I’d have trouble putting down!
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This sounds interesting and I need a new book to read!
I want to read it because it sounds very interesting.
I want to read this book because it sounds like a thriller I would be interested in. Just based on the excerpt and what the authors background is, I think it will be an exciting read. Between American greed, and what the Ugandan’s actually “own” I think this book will also have some interesting parallels to what’s happening currently in the real world.
I would love to read this book because it’s about Uganda, a country I’m currently studying, and I love thrillers! 🙂
I would love to win this book because it sounds like an awesome read! I love these kinds of thrillers & your review made it sound great!
I;m intrigued by the setting in Uganda.
I like good read.
It sounds interesting, I would be curious to see how the ancient prophecy comes into play and how everything is resolved in the end.
Looks like a good book.
It sounds like a really good read! One I’d recommend to friends & family!
It sounds like an interesting read.
I want to read this b/c it sounds like a great story that will keep me entertained
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When I travel I am always reading, this sounds like a great thriller and mystery!
i want to read it because it sounds like a good book!
It sounds a bit intense with the contention between Martin and Andrew. It think it would be really interesting, and I would love to read it.
Sounds pretty dramatic! Interesting!
I want to read this book because I love a good book about secrets with lots of twists and turns.
It just looks really interesting!
I want to read The Second Tree because it sounds like a great adventure tale with mystical elements. I am also drawn to the setting in Uganda because there are very few popular books that use countries in Africa as the setting . It is different and intriguing!
I like that there is an African tribe involved in the story.. definitely not overdone!
Seems like a book that would really grab my attention and make me not want to put it down and those are the best books!
I love a book filled with intrigue and mystery. I’m a huge bibliophile to begin with, I bet I could devour this book in a day!
I want to read because the book sounds very interesting and intuitive.
Sure sounds like an inspirational read
This book seems like an interesting an inspirational read
This sounds like a book I would like to read and give to my dad! lol, He has a beach house and compelling books tend to gravitate that way!
I just started reading again now that my boys are older and this looks like a good book tos tart with!
Sounds like such an interesting book. I love reading, and in fact my to be read pile will probably fall over if I add this too it, but oh well!
I would love to read this book because it sounds intriguing
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i’d like to read this book because i’m curious how he incorporates the science.
I would like to see what happens to Martin and his friend Andrew! This book may be fiction, but there are a lot of people like that, who think they can just go anywhere and take anything over, but it sounds like these two have another thing coming!
Sounds like a good mystery to me!
I like a good page turner.
I would love to read this book because an ancient mystery in Uganda sounds really interesting.
I love things about Africa and about ancient mysteries.
i want to read this because it looks like it can end a variety of ways
i love book about culture
I love to find new authors and would love to read this book!
I love to find new authors and can’t wait to read this book
I love mysteries and books that keep you wanting more.
I love to read and I really love to read thrillers. This sounds like a good one.
I would like to read this book b/c I like exciting books and this sounds like a page-turner.
I’d love to read this book!
I like sci fi.
I’m always looking for new books to read and it sounds interesting.
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I’m picky when it comes to what I read. If it’s not a page turner the pages don’t get turned by me 🙂 So, with that in mind, this book sounds like it’s for me!
It looks like it would keep my interest easily!
I’m always looking for new books to read
A story about friends having an adventure in another country and an ancient prophecy sounds wonderfully interesting to you.
This looks very interesting!
I’d like to read this because it looks like it has some great twists in the plot.
I want to read this book because my favorite genre is suspense and mystery!
Sounds like a lot of intrigue! My kind of book.
The story is really unique and intriguing.
I want to read this book because it sounds like a great read & I love a good, intriguing mystery!
I would love to read this because it sounds very interesting and unique. I love reading every book i can get my hands on but Ive never read one about uganda before.
The synopsis makes the book very intriguing to read. I would love to sit down with a nice glass of wine and read this book 🙂
It sounds adventurous! I need to read more!
I love reading and this sounds like it would keep me captivated from beginning to end!
The review makes it sounds really exciting!
Looks interesting….bet it would go great with a cup of coffee on a rainy day
This book sounds like a good read.
I love reading thrillers – and this book looks like a great read with its promises of twists and turns! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
I want to read this book as it sounds like a really good book & one that I would really enjoy the storyline!
I love books about prophecy
I never read books like this but have wanted to expand my reading horizons for some time now. This seems really interesting- would love to check it out!
I would actually love to win this for my husband. He loves thriller reads!
I would like to read this book because it seems very interesting! Love a good thriller
Would love to win, needing a good book to read. Sounds like one I’d enjoy.
I like books that really keep your attention
I would like to read this book because it sounds interesting.
i think my boyfriend would really enjoy this book because these are the types of book’s he’s into. thanks!
This book looks great! It looks inspirational and interesting 🙂
Would love to read this book. Love books about prophesy.
This book seems like an interesting an inspirational read
Sounds interesting and I’ve enjoyed books/movies about ancient prophecies.
This sounds good!
I think the book sounds interesting and I’m always open to giving an author a try!
I like that this book is set in Uganda and is a very complicated sounding story! I really want to read it
I want to read this book because I love a good thriller.
well I love to read and from your review this sounds like a book that is right up my alley- taking place overseas and it sounds adventurous
Kathryn C
I love thrillers!
It looks like it would hold the reader’s attention.
It has an interesting premise.
I want to read it because i love political dramas!
I am an avid reader and I am always looking for good books, especially a series that I can really immerse myself into.
Sounds like an exciting read and I like that it is set in Uganda!
Sounds like a very intriguing story thanks for the chance to read
I would like to read this as it would be a genre I don’t usually read.
It is a Thriller so sign me up..
I read the except and it sounds interesting. I also like that the setting is in another part of the world
Sounds interesting and I love to read.
I would like to read this book because I’m in the mood for some suspense and intrigue. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
It looks like an interesting mystery.
I want to read it because it looks like it will be a good book and a “my kind of read” book.
Honestly I don’t want to read this book but I think it is a book my mom would love to read so I would give it to her.