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EG Writer Releases First Novel

Debut novel for EG writer is the first in a series.

East Greenwich's John Butziger has released The Second Tree —  an action thriller that contains "a potent mix of adventure, conspiracy and the mystical."

The book, which landed last week on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, the Apple iBooks store and other formats, is the work of a man who grew up in Warwick and by day, he's a senior program director at STD MED in Massachusetts, is a partner and board member of an advertising technology and firm and father of three.

When he's not working, traveling, fishing, or spending time with his family, Butziger has been writing and The Second Tree is his first published work that tells a story of two friends, a freak accident in Uganda and the discovery of something that is "nothing less than miraculous — but miracles can be deadly."

"From the petty double-dealing of a culinary network channel to the high-stakes world of cyber-espionage, Butziger weaves a complex adventure where few can be trusted—and all want to control the power of The Second Tree," a release states.

Though the book has been on sale for a week, positive reviews are rolling in. One reviewer on Amazon said it was hard to believe that it's Butziger's first book.

"This book is riveting! I could not put it down!," said  Derek Perez. "The twists and turns in the plot make this read great for both the casual reader and those who enjoy a nail biter."

A second book that continues the story, Book II of the Order Series, is being written.

Butziger said he's eying a release of that book in the summer of 2015.


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