Need to get Away?                 Jet Through the Streets                               with Teco Jackson.

The Street Life Series by Kevin M. Weeks

2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist
2010 Bonnie Blue Society Award
2009 African American Pavilion at BookExpo Urban Book Series Award
2008 London Book Festival Award
2008 National Best Book Awards Finalist
2007 New York Book Festival Award
2006 YOUnity Guild Best New Urban Breakout Author of the Year
 

Kevin M. Weeks is a self-published African American author of a collection of urban crime fiction novels titled The Street Life Series®, which is published under the Xlibris Corporation imprint. Main character Teco Jackson, who ultimately leaves the “street life,” travels across the globe; and readers come to see how he responds as crime happens all around him.

The Street Life Series first three fiction novels take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta, Georgia. Future novel settings will take place in major cities around the world. Out of the 20th Century came the non-fiction American Guide Series as part of the New Deal Federal Writers’ Project between 1935 and 1943. In the 21st Century, Kevin M. Weeks' fiction Street Life Series debuted in September 2006.

The Street Life Series is likened to the American Guide Series for three reasons: (1) Book Cover artwork centered on a particular location, (2) Publication during an economic downturn in history and (3) Appeal to capture various cultures as well as reach a broad audience.

In addition, Kevin Weeks has established author recognition for his brand by having the titles of the books follow a pattern format, which is a traditional theme for many mystery novels. The first three titles in the book series are: Is It Suicide or Murder?, Is It Passion or Revenge?, and Is It Rags or Riches? Readers quickly identify the series because each title asks a thought provoking question of "Is It?" For these reasons, there is a major buzz in the publishing industry about The Street Life Series.

In 2010, Kevin M. Weeks launched a collection of young adult fiction novels titled The Street Life Series Youth Edition. This book series is designed to spark the continued interest of young adult readers in American History as well as propel conversations between novice readers and historians alike. Travel with Isaac Green and see American Civil War events through Isaac’s eyes.