A mysterious war journal discovered in a once-famous author’s attic exposes long-buried secrets, forcing two American families to confront inherited trauma, moral compromise, and the true cost of reinvention.

This is Damages Carried Down, the engrossing novel by Michael Keefe coming in early 2027, and this is its beautiful cover.

Read more about the book and preorder HERE. And learn about Michael’s inspirations at his MEET THE AUTHOR.

This story uncovers three separate timelines in the same family as a woman searches for the truth about her grandfather, and we think it will be a popular pick with book clubs, libraries, and anyone looking for contemporary or historical fiction, or just a page-turning, deeply resonant read.