Dreams of death. Small-town secrets. High school is the least of his worries… Virginia, 1995. Alex’s only comfort is at his father’s grave. Battling school bullies and a dangerously abusive drunken stepdad, the troubled teen thinks life can’t get any worse. But when he casually drags his fingers across a wrought-iron fence, he’s overwhelmed by a terrifying image of murder… Convinced he must act on his otherworldly knowledge, Alex searches his small town for proof of the violent crime. But as his visions grow stronger, the terrible truths he uncovers threaten the lives of his entire family. Can Alex get justice for the dead before he ends up six feet under? A Life of Death is the thrilling first installment in the Life of Death paranormal mystery trilogy. If you like underdog heroes, heart-wrenching journeys, and unexpected twists, then you’ll love Weston Kincade’s unnerving coming-of-age tale. Buy A Life of Death to dig up the homicidal truth today! "This book was dark, yet fantastic. It is an intriguing story of a young boy with an amazing gift. With this gift he helps his family the little that he can, with many losses along the way. I have to say I cried more than once during this book. It is very touching and heart wrenching to read some of the things that young Alex faces on a daily basis. Young Glory and her mother Helen both held me deeply enthralled and feeling such sorrow for them. Honestly, this book was amazing. It is written in such a way that the reader can not just read it like another book. It grabs you by the heart and won't let you go. I can't wait to read more from this author and in this trilogy."Review by Stormi at Boundless Book Reviews "Weston Kincade's young adult novel, A Life of Death, is dark, intense and harsh. But it's also the coming of age story of a man who might rise above the privations and cruelties of his childhood, and the mysterious tale of someone who learns he has a curious skill. Gloom and doom, beatings, arguments, violence and more, weigh the story down with long and languid descriptions. But the paranormal surprises draw the reader in, and those heavy descriptions might be just what's needed for reluctant readers. There's a touch of romance too, which offers a pleasing contrast. And the super-dark backstory gradually takes second place to what might come next. A Life of Death is the first in a series, and young readers who finish the first book will surely be eager for more. It's a fascinating tale, a little unbalanced toward the dark of death, but pointing pleasingly to light and life."Review by Sheila Deeth, Vine Voice Reviewer "When Alex's son asks him a question one evening, it takes him back to his teenage years.... Alex's father died in an accident and his mother remarried. His stepfather is an alcoholic and likes to use his fists on Alex, his step brother is not much better and his step sisters are young and he never really connected with them. Alex's life is horrible and despite the constant bruises, nobody is helping him. To top it off, Alex has started having these weird visions when he touches things. He gets flashback to how people died, but it feels like he is experiencing it too. When he finds out that someone was murdered, he needs to see if what he saw is real and find a way to expose the truth. This book broke my heart!! Poor Alex. I cried so much for him and what he was going through. The author didn't shy away from the brutal truth that is physical abuse. There were certain scenes that were hard and painful to read but they were handled well. I felt for Alex and just wanted to hug him and take him away from the pain. The the author just had to up the pain and something happens that just made me ugly cry!!! The plot, while tough at times, was intriguing. I liked the paranormal element and liked seeing Alex figure things out. The characters were all well written and you can't help but like most of them. The "bad" characters were horrible and I hated them, which just shows how well they were written because they evoked such a strong response from me!! In all, a great read. It's partly a coming of age, partly a paranormal mystery and the rest is a hard look at life. This book just about twisted me up and wrung me out. I liked how it ended and hope to see more from Alex!!" Review by Natalie at A Book Lover's Life "A LIFE OF DEATH is a stunner, a literate trove of paranormal, supernatural, moral integrity, lyrical prose in one can't put down package. Initially offered in serial format [which must have kept reading audiences begging for more], this edition holds the first novel in entirety, so you don't have to wait. There's seldom been a character quite like young Alex, whose integrity shines like a beacon on every page. He is the exception to the rule that children of abuse automatically become abusers. He is intelligent, dedicated, highly moral, and his code of honor might put a samurai to shame. Suddenly gifted with psychometry [touching