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    The Death Of Death
    The Death Of Death
    The Death Of Death
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    The Death Of Death

    By K. N. Parker

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    Death guides usually have rather normal names like John, Mary, Harry, and Jessica. And even ones not quite so normal, like Bartholomew or Ambrosia. They also have the most interesting tales behind their deaths. But one particular death guide has a few problems: she cannot remember her name or the details of her demise, and thus has no story of her own. One fateful night, she meets a young girl that may change her death forever.

    Inspired by the works of Tim Burton and Neil Gailman, and in the style of Children's tales of old, The Death of Death is a tragic, yet sweet little tale about loss and acceptance.

    Suitable for ages 12 and up.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherK. N. Parker
    Release dateJan 1, 2013
    ISBN9781301895373
    The Death Of Death
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    K. N. Parker

    K. N. Parker is a simple man in his thirties, and was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is currently working on a full-length novel and two more short stories. He shares heritages with two countries: America and Japan, and he spends his time between the two whenever possible. When in his late teens he thought it proper to teach himself Japanese, and so he did, and now can communicate with you in two ways, if applicable. When not writing or creating trouble in various coffee shops throughout the world, he enjoys graphic design, television, and film.

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    • 5/5
      Such a sweet, lovely and heartwarming short story. It's a great story to explain death.
    • 4/5
      Twelve year-old Tabitha is visited by a being dressed in black who tells her she will die in two days. As Tabitha has been seriously ill, this doesn't shock her, but she's curious about the guide in black. She asks for a name, who the guide was in life, what caused its death and why it, specifically, was picked to guide Tabitha to the other world, questions the guide had never thought about before.This was an entertaining, somewhat Gaiman-esque tale. I'm glad I came across it.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      Funny, sweet, cute, and with just a smidgen of gory detail.
      Just read it.

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    • 5/5
      I found the story very sweet and I loved the ending

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