The Secrets of Love and Death

Publisher Marketing: Theo "Turtle" Dawson is overweight, under-confident and unloved, that is until the arrival of Turtle's new classmate, feisty Rita Calderon. It's springtime in Foster City, and young love between the teenage couple begins to bloom, until... ... Turtle's best friend, big brother returns from the grave. At least that's what A. D. wants Turtle to believe. Is A. D. really back among the living, or is Turtle going loony-bin crazy? And if Turtle's loving brother has returned, why is he asking Turtle to do such murderous things? "The Secrets of Love and Death" is a ghostly tale of romance and horror, memories, and murder. "'The Secrets of Love and Death' will tug on your heartstrings while simultaneously scaring the pants off you. A triumphant coming-of-age tale with a dash of the supernatural and a twist of gritty horror, 'The Secrets of Love and Death' may be Van Lowe's best novel yet!" -Annabelle Blume, author of "Frozen Heart" and "Melted Tears." "E. Van Lowe and his dark twin, Sal Conte, dig deep in 'The Secrets of Love and Death' and come up with emotional gold. Not for the faint of heart, 'The Secrets of Love and Death' will grab you by the throat and not let go until the horror-filled, page-turning ending." - John Lansing, author of the bestselling thrillers, "The Devil's Necktie" and "Blond Cargo" Review Citations: School Library Journal 07/01/2015 pg. 98 (EAN 9780986326516, Paperback) Contributor Bio:  Van Lowe, E E. Van Lowe is an author, television writer, screenwriter, playwright, and producer who has worked on shows such as "The Cosby Show," "Even Stevens," and "Homeboys in Outer Space." He has been nominated for an Emmy and an Academy Award. Van Lowe stepped into the young adult fiction genre with his novel "Never Slow Dance With a Zombie," a horror novel with a comedic twist. It was a selection of the Scholastic Book Club and a nominee for an ALA Award. "Earth Angel" is part of a series he's still writing, the "Falling Angels Saga."