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A Death Worth Living
A Life Relived
Jacob, dead at twenty and feeling robbed of what he thought would be a long and fruitful life. He’s met by a mysterious figure whose job it is to guide him through his memories and into whatever comes next. Yet, the figure seems . . . familiar. As Jacob recounts his memories — some good, some bad, and some forgotten — he comes to the realization that he could have done some things differently. His guide, who calls themself Eran, tells Jacob that he can change one thing, and only one thing about his past, if he dares.
Jacob, dead at twenty and feeling robbed of what he thought would be a long and fruitful life. He’s met by a mysterious figure whose job it is to guide him through his memories and into whatever comes next. Yet, the figure seems . . . familiar. As Jacob recounts his memories — some good, some bad, and some forgotten — he comes to the realization that he could have done some things differently. His guide, who calls themself Eran, tells Jacob that he can change one thing, and only one thing about his past, if he dares.
130 pages, Paperback
Published October 28, 2025
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About the author
Trey Stone
8 books175 followersTrey Stone grew up the youngest of three siblings, proving to his parents and all of their extended family that third time is in fact the charm – that was until they decided to try yet again and have Trey’s younger brother, after which both parents decided to divorce each other because they couldn’t live with the shame of what they’d done (creating something so incredibly mediocre after something so very nearly perfect).
Trey grew up in rural Norway and always was fascinated with stories, choosing more often than not to sit still and read and write about adventures than to run around outside having them in person.
It does perhaps not come as a shock that Trey decided to get into archaeology which is nothing if not storytelling, -building, -making, -sharing, and -investigating, and spends his time working as a slightly shorter (but much prettier) Harrison Ford-wannabe.
In 2015, when he decided to take his love of writing seriously, he wrote The Consequence of Loyalty, a psychological thriller and his first book which was published in 2017.
He likes reading, playing guitar, lifting weights, going for hikes, playing video games, and spending time with his gorgeous wife. He loves to travel if it wasn't for the fact that it's such a pain in the ass to do. Oh, and hates talking about himself in third person.
@TreyStoneAuthor
Trey grew up in rural Norway and always was fascinated with stories, choosing more often than not to sit still and read and write about adventures than to run around outside having them in person.
It does perhaps not come as a shock that Trey decided to get into archaeology which is nothing if not storytelling, -building, -making, -sharing, and -investigating, and spends his time working as a slightly shorter (but much prettier) Harrison Ford-wannabe.
In 2015, when he decided to take his love of writing seriously, he wrote The Consequence of Loyalty, a psychological thriller and his first book which was published in 2017.
He likes reading, playing guitar, lifting weights, going for hikes, playing video games, and spending time with his gorgeous wife. He loves to travel if it wasn't for the fact that it's such a pain in the ass to do. Oh, and hates talking about himself in third person.
@TreyStoneAuthor
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November 17, 2025
You could be forgiven for thinking a book this short wouldn't contain much of an emotional punch, but you'd be mistaken. In A Death Worth Living, twenty-year-old Jacob is given a chance to reexperience certain memories following his death. Led by a mysterious guide, Eran, he confronts moments of happiness, guilt, and sorrow, before ultimately being given the chance to alter a single memory. It's a simple premise, but very compelling.
Trey Stone excels at conveying emotions that resonate all the more deeply for the simplicity with which he portrays them. These moments of quiet reflection and regret are more powerful than wailing, in-your-face despair, and he uses them excellently. It's impossible not to reminisce a little, yourself, while reading this book. I frequently found myself staring off and thinking about what I would find in my own past, what regrets of my own I would be faced to confront, what might I want to change?
The book is scattered with powerful little details that feel real. Jacob's house feels lived-in. His world feels real. The emotions just land. It takes skill to do all this in so few pages, but Trey pulls it off and makes it look easy.
Give this book a read- it will take you on a journey of your own.
Trey Stone excels at conveying emotions that resonate all the more deeply for the simplicity with which he portrays them. These moments of quiet reflection and regret are more powerful than wailing, in-your-face despair, and he uses them excellently. It's impossible not to reminisce a little, yourself, while reading this book. I frequently found myself staring off and thinking about what I would find in my own past, what regrets of my own I would be faced to confront, what might I want to change?
The book is scattered with powerful little details that feel real. Jacob's house feels lived-in. His world feels real. The emotions just land. It takes skill to do all this in so few pages, but Trey pulls it off and makes it look easy.
Give this book a read- it will take you on a journey of your own.
November 1, 2025
I wasn't really sure what to expect when I picked up this book, but I'm really glad I did. Throughout, there are a lot of questions that nagged at me, but they were only a tiny part of the story.
A Death Worth Living is an emotional adventure through the past--not just the character's past, but the reader's as well. Even if the situations in the book don't hold familiar circumstances for every reader, they will most likely conjure similar memories attached to similar emotions.
It's well-written with just the right amount of teasers to keep you reading, not only to find out what happens next, but also to live in the emotions of Jacob, the main character.
A Death Worth Living is an emotional adventure through the past--not just the character's past, but the reader's as well. Even if the situations in the book don't hold familiar circumstances for every reader, they will most likely conjure similar memories attached to similar emotions.
It's well-written with just the right amount of teasers to keep you reading, not only to find out what happens next, but also to live in the emotions of Jacob, the main character.
October 29, 2025
Oh man. This book made me feel a lot of different emotions, all at once. One moment I was rooting for Jacob, the other I was yelling into my Kindle, "What are you doing!" If it starts with a punch, it ends with a minor earthquake. I was blown away.
I love Trey's prior work but this is next level. It's short but it doesn't miss a thing. I'm glad I picked this book (or did the book pick me?). I know a story can't be liked by everybody, but I'm quite sure that this one will be loved by a lot of readers.
I love Trey's prior work but this is next level. It's short but it doesn't miss a thing. I'm glad I picked this book (or did the book pick me?). I know a story can't be liked by everybody, but I'm quite sure that this one will be loved by a lot of readers.
October 11, 2025
I could not put this book down. It was so amazing to see how Jacob looked back over his life. it really made me think about things that affected me, and I wished I could relive or maybe even change. I was given an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I have loved every book by Trey Stone and can't wait for his next book.
December 15, 2025
A book this short should not be able to contain this much emotional punch, but it does.
Jacob, dying at the young age of 20, has to observe some of his defying moments of his short life before he can go beyond.
The simple way of telling about feeling and experiencing grief, regret, shame, anger, pride and all the emotions in between in this story is phenomenal!
Jacob, dying at the young age of 20, has to observe some of his defying moments of his short life before he can go beyond.
The simple way of telling about feeling and experiencing grief, regret, shame, anger, pride and all the emotions in between in this story is phenomenal!
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