Behind the
The Street Life Series®
Kevin M. Weeks, Author

Author Kevin M. Weeks pens The Street Life Series®, which is a collection of Urban Crime Fiction novels and categorized under the Mystery genre. Author Kevin M. Weeks is known for his story-telling ability. The series chronicles main character Teco Jackson’s action packed life as Teco chooses exciting careers and emerges as a strong male figure. Travel with West Philadelphia (West Philly) native Teco across the world and see how he responds as crime happens all around him.

Plain and simple, the book covers tell the story behind The Street Life Series. This is a very fresh and exciting approach. Kevin M. Weeks loves literature and the arts. His enthusiasm shines through in both his writing and book cover design. Georgia artists draw The Street Life Series book covers, which represent the artist’s interpretation of the story.

For Book Cover 1 (“Is It Suicide or Murder?”), the colors are opaque, because the main character, Teco’s Jackson, is faced with many life altering decisions. Where he wants to go next is unclear. The debut novel is a provocative action-filled novel.

For Book Cover 2 (“Is It Passion or Revenge?”), the colors are more vibrant, because Teco can better see which path he wants to take in life. He becomes the crowds all time favorite performer. But wait, how does he rise to the top? The sophomore novel is a gripping mystery thriller.

Book 1 (Is It Suicide or Murder?): Take a close look at Book Cover 1. The key elements of the story are the main character Teco Jackson, a body, and car. Now, here is the twist. The left side of Teco’s face is swollen. What does this represent? Artist Paul Mitchell states "Teco's face is distorted because Teco's world is distorted."

You will have to read the entire novel to better understand Mr. Mitchell’s comment; however, Kevin M. Weeks makes a strong statement by not glamorizing the street life on this book cover. The story is raw and real; however, Kevin M. Weeks does include old school wisdom to guide Teco through his life’s journey in The Street Life Series.

Book Reviewer Simon Barrett states: “. . . I was surprised at my own reaction to “Is It Suicide Or Murder?” I read spy novels, I read thrillers, I read all sorts of wild stuff, and generally I put it down when it is done and just walk away unaffected. I do not bother trying to question the morality, or lack thereof. It is just a story. Kevin for some reason managed to catch a nerve. . .” See, Kevin M. Weeks is a New York Book Festival award winning author because of his storytelling ability. A great storyteller is capable of having a book reviewer remember the storyline days, months, even years later.

Simon Barrett continues, “. . . We watch Teco as gradually the luster of the gang family fades until he is forced to make some big decisions. Is his allegiance to the gang, or to his dead friend?” Mr. Barrett’s question ultimately leads us to Book 2 in The Street Life Series: Is It Passion or Revenge?

Book 2 (Is It Passion or Revenge?): On the book cover, you immediately see the location of the story. The left side of Teco's face is no longer distorted, which tells something about Teco’s current state of mind. The colors of the book cover are vivid, representing Teco’s world and his surroundings. He is holding a rose and a necklace. Is there romance in the air? But what does this all have to do with the silhouette of a female holding a gun? Artist Matt Brumelow captures your attention to want to know more about these elements of the story.

Book Reviewer Heather Covington writes: “If you read the first book of The Street Life Series, you'll love the sophomore return! AN AUTHENTIC URBAN MYSTERY WRITER IS BORN with sheer simplicity and the gift of storytelling at its finest!”

The Street Life Series: Is It Suicide or Murder? is available online and in bookstores.

The Street Life Series: Is Passion or Revenge? is available online and in bookstores.

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