"Death was a good gig ... until someone changed the rules." They say suicides are damned for eternity. But if coming back to life in the bodies of violent criminals is Hell, then Dan Jenkins will take it. And he does, every time a portal arrives to whisk him from his ghostly exile in limbo. Dan rides the living like a supernatural jockey, pushing out their consciousness and taking over. They're bad guys, right? Killers and brutes of every sort, which makes it okay. He doesn't know where their minds go while he's in charge, and for the most part doesn't care. For three weeks at a time, it's a chance to relax and watch movies, read fantasy novels, and have random conversations with perfect strangers. Normally, before the villain returns to kick him out, Dan dishes out a final serving of justice and leaves the world a safer place. It's one of the rules if he wants more rides, and he's happy to oblige. For a part-time dead guy, it’s a pretty good gig ... until someone changes the rules. Kick is the first book in a series of dark fantasy paranormal thrillers. If you like Quantum Leap and Every Day, you'll love this gritty, hilarious, and original take on the body hijacking hero story. Vividly written, Kick is a wild ride with a sharp sarcastic wit and a flawed yet likable main character. "Better than Dexter; thought provoking, funny, brilliant..." ( Carol Kean , Book Critic, Vine Voice Reviewer) "This was one of the more entertaining and unique books I've read this year...The concept is different and carried out well, and the writing is excellent." ( Thomas Duff , Amazon Top 500, Hall of Fame, Vine Voice Reviewer) "The plot of the story is certainly unique. I like the blending of the sci-fi/mystery/thriller genres. The character of Dan is multi-dimensional and very interesting." ( Vine Reviewer , Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award manuscript) I've always been fascinated by vigilantes in fiction. In Kick, I coupled that fascination with my natural fear of death. John L. Monk lives in Virginia, USA, with his wife, Dorothy. A writer with a degree in cultural anthropology, he moonlights as a systems administrator by day and Honey-do consultant on the weekends.