Book Festival 2008 in London has selected the winners of its annual program celebrating books that deserve greater recognition from the international publishing community. A panel of industry experts judged a book published, self-published and independent publisher non-fiction, fiction, children's literature, poetry, art and photography, in adolescence, how-to, audio and spoken word, comics / graphic novels, eBooks, based on the science fiction genre, romance and biography and autobiographical works.

The Xlibris published book, "The Street Life Series: Is the passion or revenge? "For Kevin Weekes, was selected for its ability to tell stories of the author and the potential of the work to gain greater recognition community for international publication.

In "Is it passion or revenge?" The story revolves around a mysterious character named murderer of paradox, which is on a mission to kill exotic dancers. A twist in the story the main character Teco Jackson ties with a personal vendetta that stretches from Washington, DC, all the way back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The enigma that poses a great challenge for the witty Detective Hanae Troop female separate and identify the real motive behind the killings – the passion or revenge.

This novel is also an award-winning finalist in the best books of the National Awards 2008 (usabooknews.com). Library Journal Book authors Rollie Welch wrote, "the entry into the second week of its own publication series" Street Life "(once you have a suicide or murder?) Mixing gritty street-lit action with a touch of police procedural that will appeal to fans of urban fiction and readers of African American mysteries. "

About the author and the book of the series
The winner of 2007 New York Book Festival Award Kevin M. Weeks is an African-American writer and philanthropist. feathers weeks, the street Life ® series, which chronicles the life of main character Teco Jackson. Travel through Teco with the world and see how he reacts as a crime that happens around him.

As Kevin M. weeks raised in the rough side of West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania its goal is to help youth at risk who have a retirement age of foster families. Therefore, the benefit must book Stay away street through the Endowment Fund of the American Foundation.

Xlibris books published over a decade with the same Director John Feldcamp, at the head. What sets Xlibris, which has more than 20,000 titles in print over 15,000 authors? Member Kevin M. Weeks "I see Xlibris as a partner with full service publishing, marketing, and the site offers. I trust the experience Xlibris' because they provide term reliable, long-term individual support throughout the entire editing process. My plan is intended to remain with Xlibris to the book series is picked up by a important traditional publishing company.

About the Author:

Xlibris is a book publisher founded in 1997 and, as the leading publishing services provider for authors, has helped to publish more than 20,000 titles. Xlibris is based in Philadelphia, PA and provides authors with direct and personal access to quality publication in hardcover, trade paperback, custom leather-bound, and full-color formats.

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