{"product_id":"end-of-a-new-life-9781961411104","title":"End of a New Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt's been over two years since Army veteran Derek Mitchell lost his best friend on the field of combat in Afghanistan. Back home in Grant's Crossing, he turns to the bottle and one-night stands, two vices that become less and less reliable with each passing day. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the nightmares worsen and the drinking consumes him, Derek retreats from his friends and family, hellbent on surrendering to a battle no one else can see. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust as he receives an ultimatum that puts his job on the line, a stranger arrives with plans for the abandoned Victorian home next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith new motivation to seek help, he discovers an unexpected friendship, but will it be enough to piece his life together before it's too late? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnd of a New Life is the third book in the Heroes of Grant's Crossing series. Like Wayward Guilt and Safe Now, it can be read as a standalone and features veterans navigating the return to civilian life in the heartland.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo part of this book was created by generative AI. All content is 100% the creation of the author, H.M.S. Brown. CW: PTSD, alcoholism, loss, and grief.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrown, H. M. S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - H.M.S. Brown stumbled into writing during lockdown in 2020 after complaining to her mom about a book she didn't like. When her mom challenged her to write her own, the town of Grant's Crossing was born. When not cheering for her Columbus Blue Jackets, H.M.S. Brown can be found at a neighborhood cafe working on her next story or at her day job so she can maintain a roof over her library and yarn stash. Wayward Guilt, Safe Now, and End of a New Life make up the Heroes of Grant's Crossing series, which tells stories of veterans navigating their way through civilian life in the Midwest. Each can be read as a standalone.In the meantime, check out all of H.M.S. Brown's novels, found at your local library and wherever books are sold online.","brand":"Leaux Cay Press, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51690683334930,"sku":"9781961411104","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ae8e44d7-4c17-44f9-af00-552758adc36e.jpg?v=1761743464","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/end-of-a-new-life-9781961411104","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}